Saturday, December 31, 2011
Sort through the myths and remedies for a night of partying.
Are you actually thinking ahead about how much you want to have fun tonight but don't want to get a hangover? Or maybe you partied a little too much last night and now you have a whopper of a hangover. What to do? Let's start with how to ward off a hangover in the first place. The best advice, of course, is don't drink any alcohol or stay out late. That's the first thing. But if you do intend to drink and ring in the New Year, Henry Ford also offers tips on preventing a hangover: Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital Emergency Center Dr. Edward Walton is a big fan of drinking a lot of water and eating hardy foods to keep a nasty hangover away. "You should make sure that you don’t drink on an empty stomach and if you are drinking, try to have a glass…
Of 24 finalists in the holiday lights contest, one will earn $100,000 for their public school district.
The local winners of the Deck the House holiday lights contest have been narrowed down to 24 national finalists, eligible to win a $100,000 donation for their public school district. Although there are no Michigan homes in the final pool of 24, we celebrate the local winners, including: To vote for one of the homes competing nationally to win a $100,000 donation for their lucky public school district, visit www.deckthehouse.patch.com/entries. A special thank you to everyone who entered and/or voted. You've made our dark nights more festive and "oooh-worthy" this holiday season. National voting continues through 9 p.m. ET Jan. 8.
Tips from a Matt Prentice restaurants expert on everything picking the right glassware to serving it at just the right temperature.
Ready for New Year's Eve? Eric Djordjevic, chief operating officer of Matt Prentice Restaurant Group, has a five Champagn tips and tips for party-givers and partygoers: By "clean" I don't mean free of dirt and debris, but instead free of soap residue, as many liquid detergents don't rinse off completely. Aside from imparting undesired lemon and lavender scents in your wine, they will cause Champagne to go flat faster or prevent your wine from adhering to the glass and releasing aromatic qualities. Tip: For hard to clean decanters use a nonscented denture cleaner. After a little soak and good rinse, your crystal is good as new. Each wine has various qualities and aromas; science has proven that these molecular compounds release …
Fitness experts, entrepreneurs and others weigh in with New Year's resolutions and tips on how to make them stick.
Those making New Year's resolutions would be well-advised to consider the root of the problem they are trying to resolve, according to a local life coach. During the first three months of the year, those interested in changing their behavior call Farmington Hills resident Paula Kirsch, 55, more than any other time of the year. "There’s this time between Christmas and New Year’s when the days are short, the nights are long, and people have time to think," said Kirsch, who has worked full-time as a life coach since 2008 with her company Energetic Living. "You’re looking at the last year and what they like and didn’t like and how to move forward." They call her with the promises they have made to themselves — including becoming more …
Friday, December 30, 2011
Area chefs share their secrets for great bowl game snacks, from crowd-pleasing dips to a variety of flavored meatballs.
You’d expect that a professional chef would know how to throw a no-holds-barred, great party at home, right? That’s precisely why, with a variety of bowl games already sprinting full speed into our lives and more to come (MSU plays Jan. 2 and U-M plays Jan. 3; 35 bowl games total through Jan. 9, and don’t forget Feb. 4 is Super Bowl day), we checked in with our favorite “kitchen quarterbacks.” Cutting right to the party chase, here's the lowdown on everything from crowd-pleasing dips to big-guy sandwiches. “When I have parties at my home, I like to use big, round sourdough or Tuscan loaves, like 10 inches in diameter to make great sandwiches,” said Chef Pete Loren of Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace in Troy. “These are different; …
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Whole Foods Market
2880 W Maple Rd, Troy, MI
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1544501
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42.62152
-83.13054
Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace
6835 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI
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1543639
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Hit a spa, get some exercise and taking advantage of the library are some good ways to chill out.
Normally, we do a countdown of activities to help you plan for your adventures in the upcoming weekend, but with another holiday coming up, we thought we'd focus on everything New Year's. So far this week we have told you about: Sometimes the holidays can be a little overwhelming, here are five local deals/ways to help you relieve some of that holiday stress. The spa is offering a couples special which includes a twenty minute infrared sauna for two, full body aroma Swedish couple massage (in the same room), chocolate and strawberries for $150 (regularly $200) The 30,000 square foot gym offers workout equipment and a staff to help you get in shape. They also feature a Protein Shake Bar, group fitness classes, and a full service hair/nail …
42.575473
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4301 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
Touch of Europe Day Spa
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42.539619
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Powerhouse Gym
6750 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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717778
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42.54662
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Family Aquatic Center
6200 Farmington Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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1855819
/locations/6094850
42.55716
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West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Activities Center
4640 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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1855818
/locations/6094851
42.560039
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West Bloomfield Township Public Library
4600 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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1855444
/locations/6094852
42.59202
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West Bloomfield Westacres Library
7321 Commerce Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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1855446
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Area chefs share their secrets for great bowl game snacks, from crowd-pleasing dips to a variety of flavored meatballs.
You’d expect that a professional chef would know how to throw a no-holds-barred, great party at home, right? That’s precisely why, with a variety of bowl games already sprinting full speed into our lives and more to come (MSU plays Jan. 2 and U-M plays Jan. 3; 35 bowl games total through Jan. 9, and don’t forget Feb. 4 is Super Bowl day), we checked in with our favorite “kitchen quarterbacks.” Cutting right to the party chase, here's the lowdown on everything from crowd-pleasing dips to big-guy sandwiches. “When I have parties at my home, I like to use big, round sourdough or Tuscan loaves, like 10 inches in diameter to make great sandwiches,” said Chef Pete Loren of Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace in Troy. “These are different; …
42.527876
-83.378174
Busch's Fresh Food Market
33300 W 14 Mile Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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718257
/locations/6094901
42.530722
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Whole Foods Market
7350 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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717127
/locations/6094902
42.61059
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1978 Cass Lake Rd, Keego Harbor, MI
Jeremy Restaurant
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Thursday, December 29, 2011
With a little silver wrapping paper, spray paint and tinsel, you can inexpensively glam up your party table.
t’s just about time to make your New Year’s resolutions. If they include being a bit more budget-conscious in 2012, why not start now with your New Year’s Eve celebration? There’s no need to spend a lot of money to pull off a memorable, treasured New Year’s Eve celebration, said Caroline von Weyher, owner/designer of Von Haus Design, a Birmingham-based interior design firm. “For example, you don't have to spend much money to create a glamorous silver and gold New Year’s Eve table,” she said. Here are Von Haus’ tips for taking your table from fine to fabulous: • Use a roll of silver wrapping paper to create a glamorous table runner over a plain white tablecloth. “The silver will bounce candle light and create a gorgeous anchor for your …
42.527876
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Busch's Fresh Food Market
33300 W 14 Mile Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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718257
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42.530722
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Whole Foods Market
7350 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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717127
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Patch helps you enjoy the New Year's holiday week.
Normally, we do a countdown of activities to help you plan for your adventures in the upcoming weekend, but with another holiday coming up, we thought we'd focus on everything New Year's. So far this week we have told you about: Today we're going to look at the upcoming college bowl games. Feel like getting out of the house after entertaining this Christmas and Hanukkah season? Try visiting one of these area spots for camaraderie and fun. If you have a large group wanting to watch the game together, Champps offers a unique open floor plan. The fully stocked bar has four 60" HD plasma tv's to catch all the games and the restaurant's menu consists of a variety of items from salads to burgers and steaks to sandwiches. The pub boasts over 40 …
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Library Sports Pub and Grill
6363 Haggerty Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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717817
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42.60779
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Coyote Grill
1990 Hiller Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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717403
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42.537851
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1003 E West Maple Rd, Walled Lake, MI
Casey's
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42.52671
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32769 Northwestern Hwy, Farmington Hills, MI
RJ's American Grille
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42.529631
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Champps Americana
7410 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Several stories defined West Bloomfield Patch in 2011. Today, we'll look back on the local school district's teacher contract negotiations.
Patch came in to West Bloomfield in February of what will be remembered by many as a long, interesting year in the township. Between several interesting, significant, and relevant issues which turned into debate which turned into stories, videos, and photos, Patch was in a fairly unique position of providing the forum for these stories – and residents views on them – to be heard. Today, we'll begin to look back on 2011 by remembering a key issue: A monthslong, rancorous process of contract negotiations amid protests came to a head March 31 as the West Bloomfield School District Board of Education voted to exercise its right of imposing a contract on its teachers union. The two-year contract, imposed after a 5-2 vote, included a 10 percent…
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West Bloomfield Schools Administrative and Community Services Building
5810 Commerce Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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West Bloomfield High School
4925 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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718206
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KAB
9:39 am on Monday, January 2, 2012
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