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Bye, bye birdie
Tired of the same old Thanksgiving dinner? Consider a departure from the norm. Article by Bernie Augustine | Photography by Photo illustration by Andrea Phox Let’s talk turkey. The golden, roasted bird has become the Norman Rockwell ideal of what Thanksgiving is supposed to be. Placed at the center of the table and surrounded by sides, it’s billed as the star of the show. But more often than not, it’s dry — sometimes really dry, so your gravy game better be on point — and it’s not terribly...
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The Power of Positive Thinking
Lisa Matthews could have caved. She chose to thrive. Article by Bernie Augustine | Photography by Andrea Phox At the end of her emails, Lisa Matthews signs off with an idealistic notion. “Always with warmth & gratitude” Always? “I do get down,” Matthews admits. “But you gotta be grateful for things. I try to practice gratitude both at work and in my personal life.” Speaking with Matthews, you can understand why she chooses to have such an aspirational outlook on life, even – or perhaps...
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Seen. Heard. Wow.
At Sea. Hear. Now., two Long Branch locals appreciate having a hand in making sure the show goes on. Article by Ryan Gallagher | Photography by Kevin Doherty & Bobby Siliato With A-listers all over the lineup, Sea. Hear. Now. in Asbury Park has become a staple on the festival circuit. Bruce Springsteen’s epic, 30-song set to end the weekend made national news, and The Boss shared the stage with acts like Noah Kahan, The Gaslight Anthem and Trey Anastasio, among others, back in September. But...
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Everything but the Turkey
Side dishes are the star of this show! Enjoy my favorite family recipes for Thanksgiving. Article by Amy Dimes Cornbread Casserole Ingredients: 1 package Jiffy cornbread mix 1/2 stick salted butter, melted 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn kernels, drained 1 can (15 oz) cream-style corn 1 egg 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup diced green onions (optional) 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp sugar Directions: Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Cornbread...
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