Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Don't Miss the Erie County Fair


 It’s August already…where did the time go this year?!  Even though it seems as though summer is winding down, there are still plenty of fun things to do this time of year. One of the area's favorites is the Erie County Fair.  If you live at The Hammocks at Orchard Park, we highly recommend making the 10 minute drive!

This year, the fair has a ton of fun things do to, but then again, they do every year! Their line up of performing artists this year is unreal. They have everybody from Ronnie Milsap to Blake Shelton. Not only do they have an amazing array of performers, they have their annual truck and tractor pull and demolition derby. The Erie County Fair never disappoints.

If you want to check out more about the fair this year, please visit their website.

Share with us on our Facebook page what your favorite part of the fair is - don't be shy!

Monday, July 2, 2012

The Perfect Summer Cookout Recipe

Summertime equals family party time. I used to struggle finding the perfect dish to take to family cookouts in the summer. I want to share one of my favorite recipes that everyone seems to enjoy over and over again!

- Darla Watson, The Hammocks at Orchard Park Leasing Consultant


Fruit Salsa:

5 Large Strawberries diced
1 Cup Watermelon diced
3 Kiwis peeled and diced
1 Red Delicious Apple diced
1 Cup Cantaloupe diced

Cinnamon Tortilla Chips:

10 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine fruit diced small. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.
  2. For chips, brush tortillas with butter; cut into eight wedges. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the tortillas. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-14 minutes or just until crisp.
  3. Just before serving, drain salsa if desired.
  4. Serve fruit salsa with cinnamon chips. 

 Enjoy!