Stay Safe, Stay Informed, Stay Entertained: Stay Entertained at Home
It's important to remember to take some time to decompress during a stressful time. Explore a museum, check out a fun You Tube channel or watch an adorable animal on a webcam. These are just some of our suggestions for having some fun while staying safe. Have a question? Contact the Library at tappanlibrary@tappanlibrary.org
Some Good News - Holiday Edition
Online Cooking Demos - January is National Soup Month
Animal Webcams
San Diego Zoo Hippo Came - Watch Live from 7:30am to 7:30pm PST.
Channel Islands Bald Eagle Webcam - The Bald Eagle Webcams provide an intimate view of the breeding and nesting behavior of bald eagles at the Channel Islands
Snow Leopards - Get to know these cute animals who live in the Melbourne Zoo.
Monterey Aquarium - Swimming Sea Otters and parading penguins are just a few animals that you can see at the aquarium.
Channel Islands Bald Eagle Webcam - The Bald Eagle Webcams provide an intimate view of the breeding and nesting behavior of bald eagles at the Channel Islands
Museum Tours
J. Paul Getty Museum: The Museum features works of art dating from the eighth through the twenty-first century
Louvre Museum - Take these virtual tours to stroll around a hall in the famous museum.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - Take a room by room tour of every exhibit in the museum.
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum - Madrid's premier museum contains work by Dali and Rembrandt.
Musical Performances
Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Home: Check out this website to see the organization's YouTube Channel and listen to past concerts.
The Metropolitan Opera: Nightly Opera Streams
Billboard has a list of virtual performances that change week to week. Some are free and there is a charge for others.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has videos of dance performances at Lincoln Center for your enjoyment.
Home Cooking
Why not check out one of these digital books or magazines and whip up some culinary magic at home?
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Modern Comfort Food by ISBN: 9780804187060Publication Date: 2020-10-06There are few things more comforting than gathering for a meal with the ones you love, especially when dishes like Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are at the center of the table. Old-fashioned crowd pleasers like Roasted Sausages, Peppers, and Onions are even more delicious and streamlined for quick cleanup. For dessert? You'll find the best Boston Cream Pie, Banana Rum Trifle, and Black and White Cookies you'll ever make. Home cooks can always count on Ina's dependable, easy-to-follow instructions, with lots of side notes for cooking and entertaining--it's like having Ina right there beside you, helping you all the way. From cocktails to dessert, from special weekend breakfasts to quick weeknight dinners, you'll find yourself making these cozy and delicious recipes over and over again. -
New World Sourdough by ISBN: 9781631598708Publication Date: 2020-06-16New World Sourdough teaches handmade artisan bread baking for beginner to intermediate home bakers who want to learn how to bake fermented breads at home with New World twists. -
Half Baked Harvest Super Simple by ISBN: 9780525577072Publication Date: 2019-10-29Tieghan Gerard is known, both on her blog and in her debut cookbook, Half Baked Harvest Cookbook, for her stunningly beautiful meals and thoughtful recipes that taste even better than they look. Half Baked Harvest Super Simple takes what fans loved most about her debut, and promises all of those comfort-food forward, freshly-sourced recipes distilled into quicker, more managable dishes using trending techniques that sell--whether made with the almighty Instant Pot, in one pot, or prepped the night before. Super Simple is the compendium for home cooks who are just starting out or pressed for time. It teaches the most important cooking basics and delivers sometimes good-for-you, always hassle-free meals without sacrificing taste. Whip up everyday dishes like Cardamom Apple Fritters, Spinach and Artichoke Mac and Cheese, and Lobster Tacos to share with your family, or plan stress-free dinner parties with options like Slow Roasted Moroccan Salmon and Fresh Corn and Zucchini Summer Lasagna. -
The Batch Lady by ISBN: 9780063000315Publication Date: 2020-05-05Save time and money and eliminate food waste with this charming and practical handbook from online sensation the Batch Lady, who teaches home cooks how to master meal prep and planning to create tasty meals the whole family will love. Today's home cooks want meals that are easy and delicious and use seasonal ingredients. But our overstretched, hectic lives make cooking from scratch every day difficult. Suzanne Mulholland--a time management expert known to the world as the Batch Lady--understands the challenges that limit our hours in the kitchen. In this warm, funny, practical cookbook, she shares her life-changing recipes and techniques to help home cooks create fresh, delicious meals that add taste and variety without breaking the bank. The secret: batch cooking that emphasizes planning and preparation.
