Valentine’s Day is upon us! Many of us struggle for ways to make this day special for our significant others. Some may want to buy jewelry, some may want to take a romantic get away, and some of us just want to have a quiet evening alone to cherish the time we have together.
If you’re one of those people that want to stay home, why don’t you try spicing up the evening with a nice homemade dinner for two? Below is a recipe for Valentine Pizza – one of my favorite things to make for my husband for Valentine’s Day!
Valentine Pizza
Ingredients
3 cups bread flour
1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
1 1/4 cups warm water
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 (14 ounce) can pizza sauce
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
1 zucchini, sliced
15 slices vegetarian pepperoni
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
Directions
Place bread flour, yeast, water, and 2 tablespoons olive oil into the bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the Dough setting. Press Start. When the dough is finished, knead rosemary into the dough.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Divide the dough into three portions. Shape each piece into a heart shape about 1/2 inch thick. Brush with remaining olive oil, and spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on each pizza. Sprinkle cheese over pizza sauce, and arrange tomatoes, zucchini, pepperoni, and sliced olives on top.
Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese has melted and crust is browned.
To find this recipe and other great recipes visit allrecipes.com
Darla Watson
Friday, February 11, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
What’s Your New Year’s Resolution?
It’s that time of year… Making your New Year resolution. It seem like every year people make dramatic resolutions that they never keep because it winds up just being too far out of reach. If you’re one of those who seem to make “far-fetched” resolutions, try making small ones instead. Nobody ever said that you had to choose something outrageous!
Many resolutions, although small, can be very fulfilling. Try a few of these ideas.
1. Be more frugal with your money
2. Spend more time with your loved ones
3. Make more people laugh
4. Smile more
5. Swear/curse less
6. Stop smoking/smoke less
If you would like more ideas, try this website: http://ezinearticles.com/?40-Ideas-For-New-Years-Resolutions&id=3488979
Many resolutions, although small, can be very fulfilling. Try a few of these ideas.
1. Be more frugal with your money
2. Spend more time with your loved ones
3. Make more people laugh
4. Smile more
5. Swear/curse less
6. Stop smoking/smoke less
If you would like more ideas, try this website: http://ezinearticles.com/?40-Ideas-For-New-Years-Resolutions&id=3488979
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Some Tips For Making Your Holiday Guests Feel Welcome
Thinking about having friends and family over for the holidays? If you are, make sure your home is welcoming. Everyone wants to feel at home no matter where they go. Here are a few tips on how to make your home comfortable and welcoming to your holiday guest:
1. Take the walk to your front as your guest would. Is the sidewalk cleared? Is the light on outside?
2. Make room for your guest's coats. Whether it is on the coat rack or in a spare bedroom, make sure you have room to place your guests coats and that are easy to get to when your guest is ready to leave.
3. Is there enough room for everyone to sit? Situations can become uncomfortable if you have guests standing to eat or even just to make small talk.
4. Don't have your home completely spotless. A quick clean over the entire house will be just fine. Clean your countertops, sweep the floor, run the vacuum and have a towel hanging in the bathroom and a full roll of toilet paper and you should be good to go.
5. Set the mood for your gathering. Have candles burning with a subtle scent, you don't want anything too overpowering. And of course, make sure that lit candles stay out of the traffic and up high enough that the little ones aren't tempted. Dim your lights; if you don't have a dimmer shut the lights off and just have your holiday lights on to light the room. (Make sure there are enough that people can still see, though!)
6. Be a gracious host and thank everyone one for showing up to your lovely home. There's nothing like a host who goes out of their way to thank each person.
7. Have FUN and make the best of the gathering!!
1. Take the walk to your front as your guest would. Is the sidewalk cleared? Is the light on outside?
2. Make room for your guest's coats. Whether it is on the coat rack or in a spare bedroom, make sure you have room to place your guests coats and that are easy to get to when your guest is ready to leave.
3. Is there enough room for everyone to sit? Situations can become uncomfortable if you have guests standing to eat or even just to make small talk.
4. Don't have your home completely spotless. A quick clean over the entire house will be just fine. Clean your countertops, sweep the floor, run the vacuum and have a towel hanging in the bathroom and a full roll of toilet paper and you should be good to go.
5. Set the mood for your gathering. Have candles burning with a subtle scent, you don't want anything too overpowering. And of course, make sure that lit candles stay out of the traffic and up high enough that the little ones aren't tempted. Dim your lights; if you don't have a dimmer shut the lights off and just have your holiday lights on to light the room. (Make sure there are enough that people can still see, though!)
6. Be a gracious host and thank everyone one for showing up to your lovely home. There's nothing like a host who goes out of their way to thank each person.
7. Have FUN and make the best of the gathering!!
Monday, November 15, 2010
An Easy Way To Jazz Up Your Thanksgiving Table!
Thanksgiving is upon us… the family, the friends and the wonderful smells of the Turkey and stuffing cooking in the oven. Everyone gathering at the table awaiting the plentiful meal that is about to be spread before them. But wait, there’s something missing. What about the centerpiece? At the Thanksgiving table, isn’t it always traditional to have the cornucopia adorning the table? What about something different and exciting that will have your friends and family saying, “My, oh my, who created that beautiful centerpiece?” Well, I have a fantastic idea for you!
Every year I try and make a different and creative centerpiece. This year, I am going to let you in on my idea. Please feel free to use it and take all of the credit for it!
First, take a small to medium sized pumpkin and cut the top off and hollow it out. You are left with the perfect new vase to put flowers in! This year I’m thinking that orange and yellow Gerbera daisies are going to be the cream of the crop. Sunflowers are also going to add a nice touch to the mixture of flowers. Add a few red mums and… VOILA! You have a unique and creative centerpiece for your Thanksgiving Day table. Of course you can use whatever flowers you would like to use. I’m just giving you an example of what I am going to be using. Set your new masterpiece on the table and you will have a beautiful and unique centerpiece that everyone will be talking about.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone!!
Every year I try and make a different and creative centerpiece. This year, I am going to let you in on my idea. Please feel free to use it and take all of the credit for it!
First, take a small to medium sized pumpkin and cut the top off and hollow it out. You are left with the perfect new vase to put flowers in! This year I’m thinking that orange and yellow Gerbera daisies are going to be the cream of the crop. Sunflowers are also going to add a nice touch to the mixture of flowers. Add a few red mums and… VOILA! You have a unique and creative centerpiece for your Thanksgiving Day table. Of course you can use whatever flowers you would like to use. I’m just giving you an example of what I am going to be using. Set your new masterpiece on the table and you will have a beautiful and unique centerpiece that everyone will be talking about.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone!!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Homemade Chili Warms Up A Chilly Evening!
Well, it’s getting to be that time of year! The weather is trying to decide if it wants to stay warm or go straight to winter. My favorite part of colder weather is home-cooked food. What better way to spend an evening than in your nice, warm and cozy home with all of the wonderful smells of a home cooked dinner and dessert?
I would like to share with you one of my favorite recipes that I love to cook in the cooler months of the year. It’s easy to put together and definitely easier to eat! I hope you all enjoy this recipe.
Chili
Ingredients:
• 1 ½ pounds ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 5 (15 ounces) cans kidney beans with liquid
• 1 (28 ounces) can whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Directions
In a large skillet over medium high heat, sauté the ground beef for 5 to 10 minutes, or until browned.
Transfer to a slow cooker. Add onion, green bell peppers, beans and tomatoes to the slow cooker. Season with chili powder to taste.
Cook on high setting for 4 hours, or until all vegetables are tender. ENJOY!
Darla Watson
Leasing Consultant
Resident Manager
The Hammocks at Orchard Park
I would like to share with you one of my favorite recipes that I love to cook in the cooler months of the year. It’s easy to put together and definitely easier to eat! I hope you all enjoy this recipe.
Chili
Ingredients:
• 1 ½ pounds ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 5 (15 ounces) cans kidney beans with liquid
• 1 (28 ounces) can whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Directions
In a large skillet over medium high heat, sauté the ground beef for 5 to 10 minutes, or until browned.
Transfer to a slow cooker. Add onion, green bell peppers, beans and tomatoes to the slow cooker. Season with chili powder to taste.
Cook on high setting for 4 hours, or until all vegetables are tender. ENJOY!
Darla Watson
Leasing Consultant
Resident Manager
The Hammocks at Orchard Park
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Don’t Miss the 5th Annual Halloween Party
We’d like to invite everyone to our 5th Annual Halloween Party on Sunday, October 31st, from 3:30 - 5:30 pm. Festivities will include Trick or Treating, Pizza & Pop and Ghostly Goodies at the clubhouse! We will meet to Trick or Treat at 3:30, and will be back at the clubhouse by 4:45 for the Pizza Party!
As in previous years, if you would like to participate in the Trick or Treat portion of the fun, please put your apartment outside light ON between 4-5 pm on Halloween night. We would ask you leave your light off if you don’t want the kids to ring your doorbell.
For those of you who would like to volunteer to help or bake some ghostly goodies for the Pizza Party, please call or stop by the office.
As in previous years, if you would like to participate in the Trick or Treat portion of the fun, please put your apartment outside light ON between 4-5 pm on Halloween night. We would ask you leave your light off if you don’t want the kids to ring your doorbell.
For those of you who would like to volunteer to help or bake some ghostly goodies for the Pizza Party, please call or stop by the office.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Lenny's Corner
We will be coming around in October to replace furnace filters. Please remember that utility rooms are not to be used for storage under any circumstances and should be left locked at all times.
Please be respectful when driving through the property and remember the speed limit is 20 mph. We ask that you are considerate with the volume of your car radio when driving through the property. Please only park in marked parking spots or in front of
your garage (if you have one) and please obey the stop signs.
Please place cardboard/boxes in the cardboard recycling container in the back of the recycling center (large green container to the left of the regular newspaper/plastic bins). If you have any very large boxes or other items that you require assistance disposing of, please call the office for further instructions.
We all want a clean place to live! Keeping the property clean, disposing of garbage properly (including recycling), and loading of the “household” garbage compactor is the responsibility of all residents. Please do not throw garbage on the grounds or put garbage with the recycling (bins are marked clearly). Garbage is also NOT to be left in front of your apartment doors or on patios and balconies (animals can tear into it and spread it around the property), and garbage bags laying around are unsightly to other residents. If you have any questions or require a copy of the garbage & recycling guidelines they are available at the office.
THANK YOU!
Lenny Dobucki
Maintenance Supervisor
Please be respectful when driving through the property and remember the speed limit is 20 mph. We ask that you are considerate with the volume of your car radio when driving through the property. Please only park in marked parking spots or in front of
your garage (if you have one) and please obey the stop signs.
Please place cardboard/boxes in the cardboard recycling container in the back of the recycling center (large green container to the left of the regular newspaper/plastic bins). If you have any very large boxes or other items that you require assistance disposing of, please call the office for further instructions.
We all want a clean place to live! Keeping the property clean, disposing of garbage properly (including recycling), and loading of the “household” garbage compactor is the responsibility of all residents. Please do not throw garbage on the grounds or put garbage with the recycling (bins are marked clearly). Garbage is also NOT to be left in front of your apartment doors or on patios and balconies (animals can tear into it and spread it around the property), and garbage bags laying around are unsightly to other residents. If you have any questions or require a copy of the garbage & recycling guidelines they are available at the office.
THANK YOU!
Lenny Dobucki
Maintenance Supervisor
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