The Baker's Table

Making Homemade Sweets for the Sweet

Here's how to make homemade Valentine’s Day 'Krispie Treats' that kids will love to make and give.

Memories of my childhood Valentine’s Days always include piles of paper heart doilies, red and pink construction paper, glue and glitter. I adored creating what I was certain were masterpieces, despite the likelihood I misspelled names or inadvertently created glue globs on my homemade hearts. Though I would love to recreate those memories with my own children, I don’t seem to be raising any crafters. I can, however, cajole them into making sweets, especially if those confections include frosting and sprinkles. This year we are making heart-shaped Rice Krispie treats, decorated with melted white chocolate, frosting and sprinkles. They are incredibly easy and fun to make. First, make a batch of Rice Krispie treats - as per the original …

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Yup, That’s Me In the Clown Wig

What would prompt Patch's columnist to post such an embarrassing picture? Something, she says, that's pretty powerful.

I know what you’re thinking. She’s finally lost it. But actually, I found it! What is ‘it’? ‘It’ is exhilarating. Scary. Adrenaline pumping. Liberating. ‘It’ is learning to not worry about what anyone else says. Yeah, yeah, we’re all grown-ups, and it’s not supposed to matter by the time we’re adults. With a child in the dreaded fourth grade—that magical time when the outside world starts to take on such huge importance in how you see yourself (and he’s not even in middle school yet!)—I know all the ‘right’ things to say to him when I hear about what everyone else is wearing or doing or watching on TV. With all the attention focused on bullying, it’s ground we cover all the time. Sticks and stones and words and all that. But sometimes I …

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Sen. Carlucci on Black History Month

Reflections on accomplishments and history

  Dear Editor: This February is Black History Month, a time in which we reflect upon the rich history, achievements and contributions that African-Americans have made to our country. Our nation has made great strides in delivering a more just and equitable society for generations to come.  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once so eloquently said, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” The election of President Barack Obama, serving as our nation’s 44th Commander in Chief, has perhaps reminded us not just of the African-American experience, but also serves as a reminder to our nation as a whole, that in America anything is possible.   Scores of individuals have made their voices heard throughout the years.  Social …

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Planned Parenthood vs. Komen: Women's Health vs. Politics

Heather Borden Herve sees political pressure as he motivator in the Komen Foundation's initial cutoff of aid to Planned Parenthood and public outcry as the cause of the Komen Foundation's later reversal of that decision.

Whew! That was close ... for a moment there I thought someone was saying that politics was more important than the health of all women. I, and millions of others, were under the impression that once again women were being used as pawns in the political game. That was the message sent by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, the leading fundraiser for breast cancer research and support money. Up until this past week, the organization had done much to further women’s health with its pink ribbon campaign of awareness and advocacy, and its far-reaching fundraising efforts. But this week Komen made a move that shocked many: Seeming to bow to conservative pressure, they announced they were withdrawing funding support for Planned Parenthood…

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Mike

6:47 pm on Monday, February 6, 2012

Francis- as you noticed the commenters on these boards and the Patch editors are severely disingenous in villifying Komen who up until their dared to stand up to PPs continud shake downs of them were doing a fine job. Are they doing anything diffrent today than last week- of course not. They are providing a tremdous service in the area of breast cancer-something btw that PP does not provide. Yet…   more ›

Unusual Suspects

Unusual Suspects: Homeless Ossining Man Sues Eminem; How to Walk A Dog; PCP Freak Out

Recent weird and unusual crime in the Hudson Valley.

Homeless Ossining Man Sues Eminem Stephen Lee Pieck, a homeless Ossining man, is suing hip-hop artist Eminem for $9 million, reports AllHipHop.com. Pieck claims he was in White Plain's Legal Seafood restaurant with pop star Christina Aguilera and her husband Sep. 9, 2010 when Aguilera put him on the phone with Eminem. At issue: Pieck then allegedly gave Eminem the idea for his "Born of Fire" Chrysler commercial, which premiered during last year's Super Bowl. A Mountain Lion Near Pleasantville? Mount Pleasant Police Chief Louis Alagno confirmed receiving reports of "a large cat—possibly a mountain lion" roaming the streets of northern Mount Pleasant. Police did not find the animal. Road Rage Over Funeral Procession A New City man was …

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[POLL] Area Response to Komen Reversal Swift

Local responses to Susan G. Komen's reversal are coming in already . Let us add your voice. What do you think?

Earlier today, after a crush of negative response to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced plan to withdraw further donations to Planned Parenthood, the organization made an abrupt about face– issuing an apology and pledging to restore funding grants used for breast health screenings. Komen said it will clarify their funding policy to specify that to make clear that "disqualifying investigations must be criminal and conclusive in nature and not political." Planned Parenthood is currently under congressional investigation and Komen cited that proceeding as the reason for discontinuing their support.  Local voices are already weighing in on the development. Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) today issued the following …

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