Curtains

Title: Curtains
Location: Scottish Rite Theater, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood
Description: Collingswood Excelcior Theatre Company is proud to be one of the first area companies to stage the musical comedy whodunnit, Curtains. This hilarious send-up of murder mystery plots won 7 Tonys.
Start Date: 2010-02-19
Start Time: 7:30
End Date: 2010-02-20

Boys Basketball: Collingswood vs Audobon photo gallery

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View the game's phot gallery at: Boys Basketball: Collingswood v Audobon | Courier-Post.

For more varsity sports news, scores, photo galleries and video, visit CourierPostOnline.com/Varsity.

Free H1N1, seasonal flu shots in Camden County

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Camden County has announced another round of flu shots available throughout the county this month and next.

Both seasonal and Novel H1N1 shots will be on hand, but individuals must wait at least one week between getting the shots if they want to get both.

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Thrift stores thrive in sour economy

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By LAVINIA DeCASTRO
Courier-Post Staff

While many businesses are struggling to stay afloat, one Collingswood store is thriving in these harsh economic times.

Friends in Deed, a nonprofit thrift store on Haddon Avenue, went from $30,000 a year in sales five years ago to $96,000 in 2009.

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Verde Salon offering Blueberry Blaster Facial

Wake up dull, dry skin with this incredible antioxidant facial and peel. Treatment includes a facial and fruit peel with blueberry extracts that slough off dead skin cells; leaving your skin revived and glowing.
Recieve a complimentary make-up refresher and blow-out with Kevin Gatto- $65 thru March 31, 2010. (Worth $160)!

Conatct Verde Salon of Collinsgwood at (856) 858-0911 and ask about the Blueberry Blaster Facial today!

Collingswood studio heats up creative interests for all ages

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A local family-owned business is encouraging people of all ages to take a break from their daily routine and get creative.

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Incentives offer lift to holiday shopping

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By LAVINIA DeCASTRO
Courier-Post Staff

Holiday shopping promotions drew more customers and boosted sales along the Haddon Avenue commercial corridor, according to officials in Collingswood and Haddon Township.

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Soul-satisfying meals

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Comfort food recalls the consoling dishes we loved as children

By BETH D'ADDONO
For the Courier-Post

Comfort food is the security blanket of the gastronomic world, one of the primary ways most of us seek consolation, calm and relief.

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A cooking trip to Mexico with Chef Mark Smith

Posted via What's up at The Tortilla Press

I know this is really short notice, but if you are interested in learning authentic Mexican Cooking & getting out of the frigid winter weather this February 21-28 why not sneak away for seven days of authentic Mexican cooking with myself & Chef Ana Garcia at La Villa Bonita, her specially designed hotel & cooking school in the beautiful mountain village of Tepoztlan, Morelos, Mexico. Click here for a typical weeks schedule with Chef Ana.

Chef Ana was able to offer us an incredible deal for the week $1150 per person + tax for double occupancy & $1550 + tax for single occupancy. There are 6 rooms available. You will need to secure your own transportation to Mexico City for arrival on Sunday Febuary 21. This will be small be a small, hands on learning experience with lots of good food & warm weather. I have until the January 22nd to reserve the hotel, so if you are interested please contact me asap @ chefmark@thetortillapress.com.

Unpleasant odor greets parts of South Jersey this morning

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Pungent odors emanating from a Philadelphia refinery seeped across the Delaware River into South Jersey this morning.

The smell originated from the Sunoco Refinery in South Philadelphia and is reported not to be a health hazard, according to the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management.

The refinery was emptying a tank when a material settled on the tank's floating roof, officials said. Sunoco has reported the material does not pose a health threat but does emit a smell similar to sulfur or natural gas.

A call to Sunoco this morning was not immediately returned.

We want to know from you readers in Collingswood, NJ: Did you smell any "pungent odors" this morning?

via Unpleasant odor greets parts of South Jersey this morning | courierpostonline.com | Courier-Post.

Mac & Cheese Segment From Fox

Posted via What's up at The Tortilla Press

Here's a rundown of the Macaroni & Cheeses that the Chef's put together for the show. I really appreciate all their work, especially delivering it to the restaurant. I'll be getting your dishes & casseroles back to you all soon. I think that Chef Jim from blueplate & I we're the only ones to actually taste all 11 dishes, but remember, everyone can this Monday night at Tortilla Press Cantina 7716 Maple Ave, Pennsauken 08109. Call 856-356-2050 for reservations. $10 per adult $4 for kids & the bar will be open.

Mexican
The Tortilla Press
Chef Mark Smith
Key ingredient: the five cheeses! Cheddar, monteray jack, Chihuahua, queso anejo, cotija; Crumbled home made tortilla chips on top give it extra crunch.

American
Blueplate
Chef Jim Malaby
Key ingredient: one is gluten free (lobster and goat cheese)
Second one is “regular” BLT mac and cheese – bacon and oven dried tomatoes with greens.

French/Italian
Blackbird
Chef Alex Capasso
Key ingredient: Riviera style macaroni and cheese with Fregola eggless pasta, mascarpone and truffle oil and fresh truffle.

French
La Campagne
Chef Rich Benussi
Key ingredient: Our mac and cheese key ingredient is trois lait or three milks (cow, goat, sheep). To represent them we will be using three French cheeses. Brie (cow's milk), Chevre (goat's milk) and Petit Basque (sheep's milk). A hint of truffle and an almond crunch topping should also be noted.

Italian
Mirabella Café
Chef Joe Palombo
Key ingredient: lobster with several Italian cheeses. Chef Joe’s mac and cheese demonstrates how this homey dish can be dressed up.

Viennese Cafe
Chef Richard Marsh
Short rib mac n cheese with pine nut crust topping

Italian
Bistro di Marino
Chef Jim Marino
Key ingredient: penne pasta & gorgonzola make this extra creamy.

Indian
Coriander
Chef Vipul
Key Ingredient: a combination of the spices that are used in many Indian dishes including ginger, cumin, coriander powder and tumeric. (It was nice & spicy) my note!

Greek
Kuzina by Sofia
Chef Sofia Khoury
Key ingredient: a secret! Let’s just say it’s chef Sofia’s TLC

Moroccan
Norma’s Mediterranean Café/ Cous Cous
Chef Elias

Grassroots 9/12 Project

Do you watch the direction that America is being taken in and feel powerless to stop it? Do you read the headlines everyday and feel an empty pit in your stomach...as if you're completely alone?   The 9/12 Project of Collingswood/Cherry Hill Area is a grassroots non-partisan group of citizens who promote change in government through the principles and values of our Founding Fathers and The Constitution.  We currently have 167 members.  We have offered educational films at the Collingswood Library and distributed information at book fairs and community events.  Occasionally we get together for comradery and informal meetings at local restaurants.  Make your voice heard; you are not alone. Join us at www.meetup.com/912-cherry-hill-collingswood-area

Heirloom seedling sale grows more than just vegetables

Sustainable Cherry Hill is partnering with Camden’s The Center for Transformation (CFT) to foster a connection between Camden and its suburbs. One of the ways we are doing this is through an heirloom seed/seedling sale.

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Run a summer camp? Tell us about it

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It's summer camp season - or at least the season that parents start thinking about their kids' summer activities.

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‘Stink’ Fisher relishes pivotal role in ‘Lovely Bones’

By AMY LONGSDORF
For the Courier-Post

Forget about conventional acting lessons. Bill "Stink" Fisher learned his craft on the streets of Knollwood Drive in Cherry Hill.

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