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Become Acquainted With Cezanne and Degas at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

April 21, 2015 by

One of the largest and most renowned art museums in the United States, the Philadelphia Museum of Art houses more than 227,000 pieces of art. The museum features Renaissance, American, Impressionist, and Modern Art with works by Rogier van der Weyden, Cezanne, Degas, and Thomas Eakins.

Head upstairs to take in cultures and periods throughout time, including the medieval cloister and the Indian Temple. Rotating exhibits encompass various types of media. The museum's gift shop features reproduction prints, jewelry, mugs, crafts, and other souvenirs. Consult the museum website for exhibits, admission prices, special events, and volunteer opportunities.

Note that the Philadelphia Museum of Art is closed on Mondays!

Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 763-8100
www.philamuseum.org

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Explore the Flavors of the Mediterranean at Audrey Claire

April 14, 2015 by

Audrey Claire is a staple of Philadelphia's tony Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. Serving Mediterranean fare that's inspired by the seasons, this intimate corner eatery offers indoor and outdoor seating. During Philly's more temperate months, Audrey Claire's cafe windows are cast open, inviting a warm breeze to fill the space, while outside, cafe tables line the sidewalk.

Regulars recommend beginning your meal with an order of grilled flatbreads. The pear flatbread is a popular choice, topped with robust gorgonzola and crunchy sunflower seeds. Pass an order of salty olives around the table, then move on to a mesclun salad or the butternut squash risotto. As for entrees, the roasted chicken breast receives two thumbs up from regular diners. Vegetarians can enjoy the flavorful penne arrabiata. There are two prix fixe menus that are required for parties of seven to 25; both are reasonably priced at $35 or $45.

A BYOB establishment, Audrey Claire accepts cash only, so leave your credit cards at home. The eatery is open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Audrey Claire
276 S. 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 731-1222
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Philadelphia School of Circus Arts: Fitness, Flexibility, and Fun in Philly

April 7, 2015 by

Make no mistake: The Philadelphia School of Circus Arts is not just for people who are pursuing professional acrobatics careers. Instead, this school is open to anyone who is interested in improving strength and flexibility while having a blast and learning the moves of professional acrobats!

Beginners should consider the introduction to aerials workshop, which is limited to just six students, and will teach you the basics of trapeze work, silk aerials, and rope stunts. More advanced classes and private lessons are available for students who already have some experience already. Specialty classes in non-aerial skills, like juggling and unicycling, are also available, as well as conditioning classes that will help you develop the strength and flexibility to improve your acrobatic skills.

Whatever class you choose, be sure you bring a camera, because you’ll definitely want to get some shots of you performing the kinds of feats that will impress your friends!

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts
5900 A Greene Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 849-1991
www.phillycircus.com
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Cake Batter Blondies

April 2, 2015 by

Ingredients:
1 box yellow or vanilla cake mix
1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
1 large egg
1/3 -1/2 cup milk (less is better)
1/2 cup sprinkles
1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Spray 11×7 baking pan with nonstick spray.
Combine first four ingredients in a large bowl. Add the milk slowly. You want the cake batter to be as dense & thick as possible. Mix in the sprinkles and white chocolate chips. Pour into prepared baking pan, sprinkle a few more sprinkles on top, and bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are just turning brown.
Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes so the center sets, before cutting into squares.
Make ahead tip: Blondies remain fresh up to 2 weeks stored covered at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Blondies freeze well, up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Additional Notes:
The blondies will look like they are not fully done because the center will be quite gooey, but that’s what you want! After about 30 minutes of cooling, they will be easy to cut using a serrated knife.

Do not use black sprinkles swirled into the blondies. It will turn the batter black before baking.

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Bartram’s Gardens: A Botanical Tour Through Pennsylvania History

March 31, 2015 by

A National Historic Landmark built along the Schuylkill Riverfront in West Philadelphia, Bartram's Gardens is a 102-acre oasis in the heart of the city. Formerly the private residence of botanist John Bartram, a third-generation Pennsylvania Quaker, Bartram's Gardens is home to a comprehensive collection of North American plants. The gardens can be traced all the way back to 1728!

Open year-round, Bartram's Gardens offers visitors an opportunity to traverse the same gardens that Bartram, himself, enjoyed back in the 18th century. The collection includes shrubs, herbaceous plants, and the country's oldest ginkgo and Franklinia alatamaha trees! The gardens are open for tours April through October, and the site also hosts a playground, ball fields, picnic tables, and a dock. The gift shop abounds with local products, honey harvested on-site, books, seeds, bulbs, and other unusual distinct items.

The facilities are also available to host your special event, so call or check the website for additional information!

Bartram's Gardens
5400 Lindbergh Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 729-5281
www,bartramsgarden.org
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Craving Cookies? Try These Shortbread Recipes Tonight!

March 24, 2015 by

With a simple, three-ingredient recipe and Scottish origins, shortbread cookies are an incredibly popular dessert. Today, there are a number of different ways to prepare this buttery, crumbly cookie, each providing a different take on the classic recipe. Here are three unique shortbread cookie recipes.

Super-Easy Shortbread [Food.com]
If you don’t have much time to bake or you simply want to create a more traditional style of shortbread, this is a great recipe to try. It uses the standard ingredients of butter, sugar, and flour, and the golden color around the edges makes each cookie taste perfectly browned.

Shortbread Cookies Recipe & Video [Joy of Baking]
If you’re a more visual learner, this video recipe will show you exactly how to prepare rich shortbread cookies for your friends and family. It also includes a chocolate dipped version that teaches you how to create a semisweet chocolate coating on one half of the cookie.

Great-Aunt Annie’s Traditional Shortbread [Martha Stewart]
Martha Stewart’s classic shortbread recipe uses higher quality versions of the usual staple ingredients. Unsalted butter, confectioner’s sugar, and cake flour give this cookie recipe a rich taste and a pie-like shape that’s cut into wedge pieces.

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Schuylkill River Park: A Great Urban Green Space

March 17, 2015 by

The Schuylkill River Park is a true urban gem, stretching along the bank of the Schuylkill River as it passes through Philadelphia’s Center City. The creation and maintenance of this park represent a true community effort, and while the park is a favorite destination for everyone in the neighborhood, it is particularly popular with dog owners, as it has two separate dog park areas: one for larger dogs and another for smaller pets.

Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the tennis and basketball courts, and kids will enjoy the modern, colorful playground equipment. Everyone will like the shady tree-lined paths and benches that are perfect for relaxing in the sun and reading a book or chatting with friends. The riverside path for biking and running gives access to the Fairmount network of riverside paths, too. Vegetables and flowers bloom throughout the summer in the park's community garden, while festivals and other special events regularly enliven the park's open plaza spaces.

Schuylkill River Park
2500 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.fsrp.org
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Easy Chocolate Pretzel Bites

March 13, 2015 by

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Put a piece of foil on a cookie sheet and lay out however many pretzels you want to make. After your pretzels are laid out, place a candy melt on each pretzel.

After you’ve placed a candy melt each pretzel, put it in to the oven. Baking time will vary based on your oven and what type of chocolate you use. I’ve had it take less than a minute, I’ve had it take two minutes. I’ve never had it take too much longer than that, so stay close and watch for the candy melts to start getting melty. You don't want them to completely melt, you just want them to warm up enough to soften so that you can place M&Ms on each.

Have your M&Ms ready so that you can place them onto your chocolate pretzels the moment the pretzels come out of the oven. Just lightly drop an M&M onto each candy melt, and gently press into the chocolate. Remember, they will be hot, so watch your fingers! Let them cool and give time for the chocolates/candy melts to set up. If you are really in a hurry, pop them in the fridge for a about 20 minutes. Otherwise they take around one to two hours for the chocolate / candy melts chocolate to set up so that they are firm.

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Check Out These Popular Bowling Alleys in Philadelphia

March 10, 2015 by

Whether you’re a part of a league or you just do it for fun, bowling is an all-American pastime beloved by people of all ages. Lace up your bowling shoes, pack up your ball and get ready for some old-fashioned fun at these two great alleys in the City of Brotherly Love.

PEP Bowl
South Philadelphia’s PEP Bowl is located just minutes away from Center City, making it a convenient bowling alley for residents all over the city. The vintage-style alley dates back to the 1950s, but it’s been updated over the years to create a state-of-the-art experience. It’s also very popular for large parties. Best of all, PEP Bowl donates its proceeds to help people with developmental disabilities find employment and necessary services in the Philadelphia area.

North Bowl
North Bowl is an upscale, stylish bowling alley with a food menu that would rival most hip restaurants. Each dish is made with local meats and produce, and the bar serves 12 rotating draft beer selections, handcrafted cocktails, and an impressive wine list. North Bowl also offers vintage arcade games, pool tables, and a lounge area if you want to hang out after your game is over. Service industry professionals love North Bowl’s Monday night Industry Night, and the bowling alley also has daily happy hours on weekdays from 5 to 7 p.m.

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Chess Squares

February 26, 2015 by

1 box yellow cake mix
3 eggs
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
4 cups (1 lb) powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 300 and spray a 9×13 dish with cooking spray. Mix cake mix, melted butter and one egg to a soft dough. Press into the bottom of the pan. Mix powdered sugar, softened cream cheese and remaining two eggs until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Pour on top of crust. Bake at 300 for 40-50 minutes until top is golden brown.

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