Hi Neighbor!
The holiday cookies and pies are a memory. Now it’s time to leave my kitchen and watch someone else do the baking: Netflix The Great British Baking Show.
The show’s contestants have years of experience, creativity and a sprinkling of charming regional accents primarily from Ireland, Scotland and England. As well as baking ideas and tips, I’m also picking up some British-isms along the way. When something’s delicious, it’s now referred to as scrummy at my house. Brilliant, isn’t it?
Similar to American Idol and Dancing with the Stars, the show’s contestants are from all over Great Britain selected from thousands of entries with judges, one cheeky and the other sweet. There are laughs rolled into the recipe so the show stays light and fluffy. Bakers work in an unfamiliar kitchen and time constraints encourage getting a wiggle on. Baker of the Week is selected to the cheers of fellow bakers along with my virtual toast of approval.
There’s also The Great British Baking Show Holidays that is great entertainment but over-the-top-intimidating for bakers like me. I never imagined gingerbread houses could include complex architecture and moving parts. I’m positively gobsmacked by the idea!
I feel inspired to try out some old recipes that need a little refining. The show encourages me to be more daring, to get out of my comfort zone in the kitchen and most of all, to keep my sense of humor if it fails. After all, it’s not me on camera sharing a lopsided cake or burned cookies.
I wish that viewers, namely myself, could taste the creations along with the judges. Between my favorite baking cookbook and scrolling online for options, I’m lining up ingredients to try to make something daring. Now there’s no pressure expecting holiday guests and encouraged by my virtual mates across the pond, I’m having a cracking good time in the kitchen!
Cheerio, Jane
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Looking to try new things this year?
Come to Suburban Square!
If it’s new flavors you’re after, you can take your tastebuds on vacation at DanDan for a taste of contemporary Sichuan & Taiwanese cuisine. Or, take a bite of the Mediterranean at Tabouli, located in the Farmers Market.
Getting back to your fitness goals? We’ve got what you need, from high-end sportswear retailers like Lululemon, Athleta and Nike by Ardmore, to spin classes at SoulCycle and a multi-level gym experience at Life Time Fitness.
Maybe a New Year’s haircut is more your style. Explore our range of beauty offerings, from the magicians at MySalonSuite to the color experts at Madison Reed Color Bar. Want to hit refresh on your whole look? Grab the best of beauty products at Sephora, then find your glow with new skincare and luxurious spa goods at Bluemercury.
Whatever you’ve resolved to do this year—make it happen at the Square.
Suburban Square
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NOW YOU'RE COOKING!
Chocolate Macarons Thursday, February 10th 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Main Line School Night, Virtual
Almond flour sandwich cookies aren’t easy to bake. Until now. Led by Culinary Institute of America baker Dianne Dillman, students are introduced to an easier way to create perfect Valentine’s heart-shaped chocolate macarons filled with raspberry jam and buttercream. Ingredients sent prior to class. Details
Danish Pastry Workshop Saturday, February 26th – Sunday, February 27th 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sur la Table, Virtual
Two-day workshop works with laminated dough, shaping and baking. Details
Edible Landscaping Thursday, February 17th 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Jenkins Arboretum, Virtual
Discover native edible plants that are a combination of low maintenance and garden worthy. Get inspired and hungry as information is shared for enhancing your home as well as your kitchen table with native fruits and nuts. Free. Details
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ART ON DISPLAY
Jenkins Photography Exhibition Friday, February 4th 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Jenkins Arboretum, Devon
Opening reception of nature photographs taken by the public focused on Jenkins. Some will be offered for sale and monetary prizes awarded. For photography submissions, check website. Details
Members & Teaching Artists Deadline: March 4th Main Line Art Center
All current members and teaching artists are called for entries for the exhibition beginning March 28th. All mediums welcome. Details
Local Artists Explore Migration Woodmere Juried Art Show Deadline: February 14th Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia
Visual artists residing within fifty miles of the Museum to submit exhibition-ready art on the theme of migration. Ten juried prize awards total over $2,000 awarded. Up to 5 submissions must be made online. Details
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LEARN TO DRAW
Drawing Comics – Pre-College
Saturday, January 29th – Saturday, April 2nd
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia
In person and virtual classes explore materials, methods and language of sequential visual storytelling. Registration and scholarship information available online. Details
Drawing Animals
Saturday, February 5th and Sunday, February 6th
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cerulean Arts, Virtual
Award winning illustrator and Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts graduate Kate Samworth guides students in drawing animals, birds and insects. One hour break for lunch. Register online by January 30th. Details
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MAGIC & MYSTERY
Magic Storytelling with the Author
Wednesday, March 2nd
Main Line School Night and Narberth Bookshop
7:000 PM – 8:30 PM
Creutzburg Center, Radnor
Author Claire Oshetsky reads from her new novel “Chouette.” Sign up for individual sessions ($39) or the full series ($89) April 6th and May 18th. Discounts for Main Line School Night members. Details
Women of Mystery Book Club
Saturday, February 19th
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Narberth Library, Virtual
Group discussion focused on a different female mystery author each month. This month’s author is Rhys Bowen. Live and on zoom with registration. Details
Motherhood, Werewolf and Vampire
Friday, February 25th
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tredyffrin Library, Virtual
Group discussion of Glen Duncan’s Talullah Rising, the story of a female werewolf struggling against time. And vampires. Details
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OUT & ABOUT
Family Lunar New Year Arts Festival
Saturday, January 29th
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Main Line Art Center, Haverford
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger at a free family arts festival featuring dance, artmaking, games, food trucks and more. Held outside in the parking lot. Details
Winter Wildlife Festival Fundraiser
Saturday, February 5th
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Schuylkill Valley Nature Center, Philadelphia
The only wildlife clinic in Philadelphia treats thousands of injured, sick, and injured animals each year. Winterfest for Wildlife festival features guided nature hikes, talks by clinic director Chris Strub, wildlife-themed vendor tables, food trucks and more. Event will be held outside, so dress for the weather. Registration required. Attendees encouraged to bring a donation from in-kind wish list to support the Wildlife Clinic and its patients. Details
Chestnut Hill on Ice Friday & Saturday, January 28th & 29th Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill
Ice-themed attractions, including ice sculptures, an iceless skating rink, live music, a yurt village, restaurant and retail specials, meet & greet with the snow queens and more. Details
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WINTER WALKING
Walks in the Park
Sundays
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Valley Forge Park
Trail Sundays is for all fitness levels and led by a Park volunteer. Dogs and strollers are welcome. Details
Founders Philly Freeze-Out
Saturday, February 5th
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Main Street, Manayunk
Mask up and stroll Main Street to catch live ice carving demonstrations, ice sculptures, dining and drink specials, giveaways, and more! Details
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HELP OUT
Volunteers Needed
Dates and times vary
Ryerss Horse Farm, Pottstown
No experience with horses required, only loving them. Volunteers needed to work in the barn and outdoor areas, spreading straw and hay in stalls, cleaning and filling water pails and and feed buckets, painting stall numbers and gates, grooming horses, bringing horses in and out of the barn, gardening, giving tours. Some volunteer in the administrative office and gift shop, making some of the hand-crafted items, answering phones and doing general office duties. Fill out online application to apply. Details
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ART & MUSIC
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition
Saturday, January 22nd – Sunday, February 22nd
Various Hours
Fashion District Mall, Philadelphia
Experience the fantastic work of genius Michelangelo as never imagined. In Center City’s Fashion District, attendees can witness his masterpieces up close and personal with life-size images viewed from a floor to ceiling perspective. Perfect for all ages and for a hands-free, socially distanced outing. Average time of a visit is 60-90 minutes. Details
Music of the Beatles for Kids + More
Saturday, February 13th
12:00 PM
Brooklyn Bowl, Philadelphia
If you have ever envisioned taking your kids to their first concert, this live event at the Brooklyn Bowl provides that opportunity. The Rock and Roll Playhouse band encourages kids to move and groove to the music as they enjoy an afternoon of discovery and a life-long love of music. Since little ears can be sensitive, the volume at the shows is turned down. Details
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Friends' Central School
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Malvern Prep is an independent Augustinian school for young men in grades 6 through 12, defined by the Augustinian values of Truth, Unity, and Love.
Malvern Prep
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Looking for a fun, active, stress-relieving winter activity?
Try dancing! Small class sizes. Couples and singles welcome.
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Narberth (610) 668-8870
Paoli (610) 993-9305
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At Mathnasium we are changing lives through math!
All students were harmed by covid. We will help build their confidence in math and beyond.
Learning centers in Paoli, West Chester and Glen Mills
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illuminatelandscapelighting.com
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Now Playing
JOCKEY
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THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH
Visit BrynMawrFilm.org for tickets and showtimes.
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