Holidays at TCL

New Years Makeover!   ...More For the last month viewers have submitted pictures and emails for our New Years Eve head-to-toe makeover. With lots of qualified couples there was one that stood out the most.

Champagne!   Get ready to break open the bubbly this evening to celebrate the New Year!  Haskell’s Liquor Stores has some great options for those last minute shoppers.

Sponge Bob Squarepants   ...More Sponge Bob Squarepants is the number one rated children’s show in America. The successful cartoon actually took a while to take off but now is watched and loved by kids, adults and college students. The man behind the voice of the famous yellow cartoon is Tom Kenny.

Ice Dive   ...More Minnesotans and hundreds of people from all over the United States will be lining up for their chance to leap into the frigid waters of Lake Minnetonka.

Decade in Review   ...More Since the year 2000, the world has seen a lot of changes.  9/11 and the economy top the list and we’ve seen changes in technology, communication, and more.  We took a look at some of the changes that have occurred throughout the decade – on the lighter side.

Post Party Overhaul   ...More Chances are you’ll be up late New Year’s Eve.  Pair that with a few cocktails and you’ll need a beauty overhaul on Friday morning.  TCL’s skin care expert, Dr. Jaime Davis knows how to get your post party skin looking good and refreshed in no time.

Year in Review   ...More 2009 has been a year full of highs and full of lows.  To say it has been quite a year is an understatement.  From the Octomom, Balloon Boy, Jon and Kate, to Sarah Palin and President Obama there was a lot to talk about this past year.

New Years Cocktails   ...More   Back To Top TGI Friday’s bartender, Brian Zachau, has some great New Year’s Eve cocktails that will sure to dazzle your friends and family!

Fun with Champagne   ...More   Back To Top Laurie Crowell, of Golden Fig, has some pretty creative ways to use champagne – other than just drinking it.  Of course she says get good champagne, because you'll have some leftover after the recipes and she’s certain you'll enjoy finishing off a nice bottle much more than a not so tasty one!

AFV   ...More   Back To Top America’s Funniest Home Videos is marking its 20th anniversary this year.  To celebrate, every episode this season will feature a segment for each state.  Minnesota’s big night is this Sunday and we are giving you a sneek peak!

Best & Worst Fashions   ...More   Back To Top Fashion trends come and go and since we’re reaching the end of 2009, we are taking a look back at the best and worst dressed celebrities of the year.

Squash Croquettes   ...More   Back To Top Chef Raghavon, of OM Restaurant, is cooking up a traditional Indian recipe that’s perfect for a celebration.  If you’re looking for a special recipe for New Years Eve, give this a try!  Or, you can just head over to OM and check out their special New Years Eve menu – and let them do the cooking for you!

Christmas Makeover   ...More   Back To Top Many of us are lucky to spend the Holidays with our families and loved ones. This Christmas thousands of Minnesota families will be incomplete as their loved ones are fighting for our country overseas. The Tucker family of Burnsville will be celebrating this Christmas without a father, husband and Sergeant James Tucker Senior. James left on his most recent deployment in October and has been in and out of the country since he joined the military eight years ago right after 9/11.

A Reindeer Story   ...More   Back To Top Bob and Sandy have always had a love for the Christmas season and for years their house was home to one of the most dazzling holiday displays in the area. They started the tradition about fifteen years ago at their smaller home and actually moved into a bigger home to keep up with their enormous display. Like many families suffering from the economy the Kendall’s found their display dwindling.

Night Before Christmas   ...More   Back To Top The Stages Theatre Company in Hopkins invited Emily Engberg to sit down with some of the cast from this production of an old holiday favorite.

Candied Sweet Potatoes   ...More   Back To Top Blue Ribbon Baker, Marjorie Johnson cooks up one of her favorite dishes she'll be serving to her family this holiday season.

Candy Cane Cookies   ...More   Back To Top Marjorie Johnson suggests this cookie for the holidays and have the kids help.  Her grandchildren thought it was such fun to mold the dough to make the candy canes.

Tech Gadgets   ...More   Back To Top There is an entire generation of kids out there who have never had their pictures taken on film.  While digital cameras are certainly convenient, it’s not always so easy to share those photos.  Dream Systems’ Bobby Carlson has some high tech options that will solve that problem for you.

Puppy Must Haves   ...More   Back To Top The Holidays are bringing along some appropriate weather this week… snow! Stone Mountain Pet Lodge’s Amy Cheney and her dog Mya show us the must haves to keep your dog safe and warm and entertained in the snow.

Salvation Army Back To Top You’ve all seen them, the bell ringers with the red kettles.  If you haven’t yet given but are thinking about it today and tomorrow are the perfect day to do it!  All donations made will be TRIPLE matched thanks to three anonymous donors who have pooled together 1.5 million dollars for matching gifts – the largest matching gift in Salvation Army history!  If you’d like to donate, click here.  Also, four kettles throughout the metro will be QUADRUPLE matched thanks to local sponsors!  So get in the giving spirit and donate to those in need!

For, About, & By Guy Gifts   ...More   Back To Top To get all the ladies attention, the men of the St. Paul Fire department dropped off their 2010 calendar.  All the proceeds from the calendar benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the St. Paul Fire Foundation so pick yours up at Borders Book Store on University Avenue in St. Paul.  But if you're shopping for a male, trend spotter with The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Katie Welch Peterson, has suggestions that just might make for the perfect gift for they guys on your list.

Cream Wafers   ...More   Back To Top A family favorite, Marjorie Johson uses pink or green butter cream filling to put together the fragile white pastries so they look very festive for Christmas.

Last Minute Appetizers   ...More   Back To Top When guests drop in unexpectedly, as they do often during the holidays, it's nice to have some quick and easy appetizer recipes that are delicious and easy to create!  And now you can relax, because Cooking for Dads Rob Barrett has easy 3 recipes to offer guests in minutes.   For more of Rob's recipes and videos click here.

7 Days A Cappella   ...More   Back To Top Twin Cities Live welcomes back 7 Days A Cappella

Garlic Peppercorn Ribeye Roast   ...More   Back To Top Prime Rib Roast is a favorite dish for your holiday meal.  Marty “The Meat Guy” Zaworski has 30 years experience in the meat business and is currently the Meat Manager at the Champlin Cub Foods.  Using Stockman & Dakota brand beef sold exclusively at Cub Foods, Marty suggests Garlic Peppercorn Ribeye Roast for your holiday meal!

Holiday Drinks   ...More   Back To Top After eating all the holiday goodies, you need something to wash them down.  Laurie Crowell, from The Golden Fig, has three drink recipes perfect for the holidays.

Lake Elmo Inn   ...More   Back To Top The Lake Elmo Inn has people coming back year after year taking part of a tradition that has practically taken over the restaurant.  Walking through The Lake Elmo Inn Restaurant this time of year is like walking through a winter wonderland.

Butter Spritz Cookie   ...More   Back To Top Marjorie Johnson adds her favorite cookie recipes to our 12 Days of Christmas Cookies!  These cookies were a big hit on the red carpet of The People’s Choice Awards!

12/18 Wine of the Week   Back To Top Haskell’s stopped by again this week to give us their top picks for holiday gifts.  To find a Haskell’s near you, click here.

Brain Boosting Toys   ...More   Back To Top Parents are finishing up their shopping and they aren’t only looking for toys that their kids can play with, they are looking for toys that have teaching powers.  But, they don’t want to pay a high price for these toys.  Owner and Co-Director of Learning Rx, Terri Johnson, shows us how you can play and boost your brain power at the same time.

Eggnog Snickerdoodles   ...More   Back To Top John Michael Lerma puts a holiday twist on a favorite classic cookie.

Party to Everyday Wear   ...More   Back To Top You may have invested a lot of money into your holiday party dress this year, but are you only going to wear it once?  Fashion contributor, FM107.1’s Shop Girl, Alexis Walsko says yes you can!

O’Neill Brothers   ...More   Back To Top This time of year people are filled with holiday cheer and generosity. The O’Neill brothers show their generosity throughout the year with their piano playing skills.

Viewer Mail   Back To Top We are opening up the mail bag to answer some of your questions!

Chocolate Mint Creams   ...More   Back To Top John Michael Lerma creates another Christmas Cookie Favorite!

Evan Farmer   ...More   Back To Top Between working, eating, running errands, and shopping, most of us do not have the time to always make sure our house is presentable to our friends, families… and our in-laws this holiday season. It seems there is never a spare moment to clean and organize your home. Since the one thing you can’t buy during the holidays is time, Evan Farmer is here with the latest time-saving tips for cleaning, decorating, and organizing this holiday season!

Merry Christmas?   ...More   Back To Top Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?  What do you say?  Does it make a difference?  Do you get offended by a “Christmas Greeting”?  We wondered if we are getting to politically correct when it comes to the holidays?

Greek Holiday Cooking   ...More   Back To Top People of all different cultures celebrate holidays in many different ways.  Antigoni Sander from Kafe 421 shows us a traditional Greek holiday dish.

Washer Necklace   ...More   Back To Top Bib necklaces are all over the red carpet but you don’t have to spend big bucks on one.  The Constant Crafter, Becky Meverden, shows us how to make our own with supplies from the hardware store!

Setting a Buffet Table   ...More   Back To Top During the holidays, many people serve their holiday dinners “buffet style”.  Diane Kane, from Pomegranate Designs, shows us all how to make our buffet table look picture perfect.

Cherry Snowballs   ...More   Back To Top John Michael Lerma might be known as “The Pie Guy” but he sure knows how to make some pretty tasty Christmas cookies too!

Shipping Tips   ...More   Back To Top Shop Cop and consumer expert, Jennifer Litwin, has done the research and has the best prices and the best advise for shipping your holiday gifts!

Holiday Wishes   ...More   Back To Top It’s a week of wishes here on TCL for five incredible kids who are fighting life threatening medical conditions.  Twin Cities Live is teaming up with Make a Wish Foundation to share some inspiring stories of hope.  We met Clay, a 15 year old from Ramsey who not only is having his “Make-A-Wish” granted but is getting something just a little bit extra with the help of Twin Cities Live and the Minnesota Wild!

Winter Spice Meltaways   ...More   Back To Top These are fantastic because you make the dough, roll into a cylinder, wrap in parchment and then pop in the freezer. This way you can slice a few off anytime, bake them off and have fresh cookies with no real effort!

Busy Shipping Day   ...More   Back To Top The crowds are pretty understanding at the post office today.  Emily Engberg chats with a few at the Roseville Post Office to find out how they are all maintaining their patience…and their sanity!

Library Gifts   ...More   Back To Top Hennepin County Librarian, Kelly Stade, has books for everyone on your gift list!

Gift ideas from IKEA!   ...More   Back To Top IKEA is one of the biggest home goods stores and have  a ton of great holiday gift ideas!  No matter what your budget there is sure to be something for everyone – even your most  hard to shop for!

3-Minute Cake in a Mug   ...More   Back To Top This sinful little treat makes a great little gift.  The warm cake is like a chocolatey angel food cake that cries out for a scoop of ice cream or a spoonful of whipped cream.  After the cake is enjoyed the mug remains a nice little reminder of your thoughtfulness.

Skillet Cookies   ...More   Back To Top

Busy Day at the Post Office!   ...More   Back To Top It’s the busiest mailing day of the year and if you haven’t gotten your packages out for the holidays yet you will find yourself waiting in some pretty long lines.  Emily Engberg headed over to the Roseville Post Office to check out if everything was under control!