Special Holiday Feature- Trenice's Tasty Tips!!

I am so pleased to introduce my very special sister Trenice, who will be a feature over the next few days to share some priceless tips to make your holiday meal extra special. 

First stop...

Mac and Cheese

TIP 1#: When boiling your Pasta for your Mac and Cheese, do NOT follow the instruction on the back of the Pasta Box. If you do, you WILL have mushy PASTA in your Mac and Cheese. If the BOX says cook for 8 - 10 Minutes, only cook for 4 - 5 Minutes. REMEMBER your Pasta will continue to cook once you add ALL your ingredients together and bake in the oven.

TIP 2#: Velveeta Cheese sodium is OUT the DOOR, and it changes the texture of your Mac and Cheese, puts you in mind of Stove Top Mac and Cheese. STAY AWAY from the Velveeta, especially if you or your guest have Blood Pressure issues. Colby, Jack, Cheddar (sharp and mild), American (NOT the SLICES!!!)

TIP 3#: If you USE evaporated milk, use either half and half, heavy cream, or milk along with the evaporated milk. Just using evaporated milk alone will leave your Mac and Cheese somewhat dry and dense.

Tommorrow come back for Turkey Tips! (hygiene, preparation, thawing) 

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTINGS- PART I

The holiday season is upon us. Add some cheer to your family's celebration by heading out to one of these spectacular seasonal events. We have a list of the best glittering tree and menorah lightings, joyful music and many more events in southeast Michigan to help your family celebrate, from metro Detroit to greater Ann Arbor.

WESTLAND

Wayne County Lightfest

Nov. 20-Dec. 31, 2014 (closed Dec. 25)

Address: Hines Park, Merriman Hollow Area, Westland; enter off of Merriman Road between Ann Arbor Trail and Warren Avenue

Times: 7-10 p.m. daily

Cost: $5/car

Phone: 734-261-1990

Four miles of twinkling lights are ready for you to drive through! 

The Wayne County Lightfest Grand Opening will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at Merriman Hollow Park in Westland. 

This sneak preview will feature music, refreshments and fireworks!  After the ceremony, be among the first to drive through the Lightfest and check out all the new displays!

 afterward, visit until New Year's Eve. Pictures with Santa and concessions (Nov. 22-Dec. 23) provide even more Christmas magic.

WYANDOTTE 

Wyandotte Tree Lighting

Nov. 21, 2014

Address: downtown Wyandotte, Biddle Avenue

Time: 6 p.m.

Cost: free

Phone: 734-324-4502

Music and merriment await you and your family as this downriver city lights up its Christmas tree.

MILFORD

Event: The Big Reveal

Date: 11/20/2014

Time: 6:30 pm

Location: Downtown Main Street in Milford 

Details: Come downtown and watch the kids "unwrap" the storefronts! Local merchants will wrap their storefronts on Tuesday, get busy, and reveal their holiday best on Thursday night. Come downtown for the fun

DETROIT 

Detroit Christmas Tree Lighting at Campus Martius, Detroit

Nov. 22, 2013

THE 11TH ANNUAL DETROIT TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

5 PM - Midnight

OFFICIAL RINK SEASON OPENING!

Tree lights at approximately 7:45 PM

Spectacular Entertainment Featuring: Jena Irene American Idol Runner-Up | Plus: Second Ebenezer Mass Choir

Rhythm Society Orchestra with Paul King | Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences Choir | MOT Soloist Corey Roberts | Corktown Popes | The Salvation Army Band & more!

Exciting Skating Performances By: Ekaterina Gordeeva Olympic Gold Medalist | Plus: Detroit Skating Club, Arctic Figure Skating Club, and Creative Edge Ice Theatre

SHOWCASE D’HOLIDAYS

Outstanding Food, Drink, and Live Music, All under a Big Tent in Campus Martius Park!

Holiday Hoof & FestivALE and Tree Lighting in Ferndale

EVENT DATE/TIME

Nov 22, 2014

12:00 pm until 12:00 am

DESCRIPTION

This event packs in music, an obstacle run and fun walk, 7:30 p.m. tree lighting and more fun.

COST Free/general, $60/adults race, $10-$20/kids fun walk

LOCATION

West Troy Street, downtown Ferndale

Ferndale, MI

ADDITIONAL INFO

PHONE 248-546-1632

WEBSITE http://www.downtownferndale.com

We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, location, and other information.