After Halloween, many often wonder what to actually do with their pumpkins! If you still have a whole pumpkin that was sitting on your Glenwood balcony or foyer, you should make pumpkin seeds and pumpkin puree with your family or friends!

Homemade Pumpkin Puree

Making homemade pumpkin pure is a fun way to spend time together in the kitchen making a fall staple that can be used for so many things from pumpkin soup, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin bread to pumpkin lattes! And, it is surprisingly simple!

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350
2. Cut a pumpkin in half
3. Remove the pith and seeds (wash seeds and set aside to make pumpkin seeds!)
4. Cube the pumpkin and toss with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
5. Place the cubes on a baking tray lined with parchment paper
6. Bake for 35- 45 minutes depending on your oven, start poking with a toothpick around 35 minutes (they are done when you can piece the pumpkin cube)
7. Puree your cubes!
8. You can freeze your puree if you would like to save it

Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds make a delicious, healthy snack that your kids can help you prepare!

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350
2. Wash off and dry your pumpkin seeds completely!
3. Season your pumpkin seeds on a baking tray lined with parchment paper with salt, pepper, garlic powder (if you like garlic) and olive oil
4. You will put them in the oven for around 10 minutes (or until they appear golden brown) shake then after 5 minutes so all sides get roasted

Healthy Pumpkin Muffins

Instructions:

Ingredients:

• 1 ¾ cups (220g) whole wheat flour (or all-purpose)
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ginger (optional)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
• ½ cup mashed ripe banana (or unsweetened applesauce)
• ¼ cup coconut oil or melted butter
• ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey (optional if avoiding all added sugars – use extra banana instead)
• ¼ cup milk (any kind)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts, raisins, or dark chocolate chips (no sugar added)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a muffin tin.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
3. In another bowl, mix the eggs, pumpkin puree, mashed banana, oil, milk, vanilla, and sweetener (if using).
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir just until combined. Don’t overmix.
5. Fold in any optional add-ins.
6. Divide batter evenly into the muffin tin (makes 10–12 muffins).
7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

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If you are celebrating Easter this year with family members or friends at your home, we have some great ideas to help make this year more fun and festive! Whether you are more into baking, movies or crafts- we have an idea for all! Keep reading to find out more.

Activities

Color Easter Eggs 

• Coloring East Eggs is something fun you can do at home with kids of any age! You can order an easy kit online.
• If you don’t have color dye at home, you can always print out images of eggs and bunnies to color in at home! Coloring is proven to actually reduce anxiety- so parents, this may actually be good for you to participate in with your kids!

At Home Egg Hunt

• If you save your Easter eggs that you hide each year then you are already set. Create a fun hunt in your apartment! You can print out little eggs to hide online too.

Easter Movies

An Easter movie marathon is great option for spending Easter at home! Check out:

• Hop, a great animated movie the family will enjoy!
• Peter Rabbit, is another great animated movie to throw in the mix.
• If you are a Charlie Brown fan check out, It’s The Easter Beagle Charlie Brown.
•  Winnie The Pooh Springtime With Roo is another great springtime family movie!
• If you have dog lovers at home, watch The Dog Who Saved Easter
• For the adult crowd, given Risen a try.

Easy Easter Desserts

Carrot Cookie Bites

If you love carrot cake, but are looking for a new twist on a classic, then be sure to try out these carrot cookie bites! This delicious recipe is by Taste of Home.

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup shortening
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Recipe:

1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in the oats, carrots and pecans.
2. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 6-8 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Bunny Oreo Balls

If you are looking for a cute dessert, check out these Oreo Bunny Balls from the Food Network!

Ingredient:

1 pack of oreos- you can use gluten free, regular or double stuffed!

6 ounces cream cheese 

3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar  

3/4 teaspoon meringue powder (available in the baking aisle) 

Pink gel food coloring  

Black gel food coloring 

2 cups white candy melting wafers (about 13 ounces) 

1 teaspoon refined coconut oil  

White sanding sugar, for decorating 

Pink sanding sugar, for decorating 

45 mini marshmallows  

Instructions: 

1. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Pulse the cookies in a food processor to fine crumbs. Add the cream cheese and pulse together until the mixture begins to ball up. Transfer to a large bowl and knead together a few times until completely combined.
3. Roll about 1/3 of the mixture into 18 truffles (about 1 level tablespoon each) and place on one of the prepared baking sheets. Roll the remaining mixture into 18 larger truffles, (about 1 heaping tablespoon each), and place on the second prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm and chilled through, about 1 hour.
4. While the truffles chill, prepare the decorations.
5. For the royal icing, combine the confectioner’s sugar and meringue powder in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on low speed just to combine. Add 2 1/2 teaspoons water and increase the speed to medium. Beat the mixture until the icing is stiff enough to hold a peak but soft enough to pipe, about 2 minutes. If the icing gets too stiff, add up to 1/2 teaspoon more water.
6. Divide the icing evenly between 2 bowls. Tint one bowl of icing bright pink using the pink food coloring. Tint the remaining bowl of icing with the black food coloring. Transfer the pink and black icings to separate piping bags (with no cut openings) or to resealable plastic bags and set aside.
7. For the white coating, combine the candy melting wafers and coconut oil in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the mixture in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until the wafers are melted and the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute 20 seconds. Set aside.
8. Put some white sanding sugar and pink sanding sugar in separate bowls.
9. For the bunny tails: Cut 9 of the marshmallows crosswise to create 18 halves. Carefully dip one flat side of each marshmallow piece in the white candy coating, let the excess drip off and then dip in the white sanding sugar. Place each marshmallow piece sugar-side up on a plate to set. These will be the bunny tails.
10. For the bunny ears: Cut 18 of the marshmallows in half on the diagonal to create 18 pairs of bunny ears. Dip the cut side of each marshmallow piece in the pink sanding sugar. Place sugar-side up on the plate with the tails to set.
11. For the bunny feet: Cut the remaining 18 marshmallows in half lengthwise to create 18 pairs of feet. Set aside on the plate with the tails and ears.
12. Put a truffle in the white coating and use 2 forks to evenly coat. Lift out the truffle, letting any excess drip off, then return to the baking sheet. Continue with the remaining truffles (both sizes) until all are all coated. If the coating cools to room temperature during the dipping process, microwave it in 20-second intervals to reheat. Reserve the leftover white coating to use as glue for the tails, ears and feet.
13. For the heads: Dip the bottoms of 2 bunny ears in the leftover white coating, place on top of a small truffle and hold in place until the coating sets, about 15 seconds. Snip a very small tip off the corner of each bag of icing. Pipe a small pink heart for a nose on the front (face) of the truffle. Pipe a pair of eyes and mouth using the black royal icing. Repeat with the remaining small truffles.
14. For the bottoms: Dip the cut side of a marshmallow tail in the leftover white coating. Place the tail on top of one of the large truffles and hold in place until the coating sets, about 15 seconds. Dip the cut sides of two marshmallow feet in the leftover white coating. Position them on the truffle below the tail and hold until set in place. Use the pink royal icing to pipe a large oval on the top each foot and 3 small circles underneath for toes. Repeat with the remaining large truffles.
15. Return all the truffles to the refrigerator to set, about 10 minutes. Serve chilled.

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Passover is next week! If you are having your Passover seder at home, we have some great recipes and suggestions on how to get started! Keep reading to find out more.

Classic Pot Roast

Pot Roast is a favorite Passover dish for many! While you may not be able to have your grandma’s homemade dish this year, you can try to create it yourself. A great recipe below comes from thejewishkitchen.com. I personally think the leftovers are just as tasty

Ingredients

• 1 4-5 pound boneless bottom round roast
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 yellow onions, sliced into rings
• 3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2 pieces
• 3 yukon gold potatoes, large cut into wedges or a dozen small new potatoes, whole, washed
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 cup good red wine use a red wine you would drink, or water if you cannot use wine
• 2 cups beef stock regular or low sodium, depending on dietary needs
• 2-3 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 bay leaves
• Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Season the roast on all sides with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil and sear roast on all sides.
3. Add the onions, garlic and tomato paste and cook until the vegetables are slightly colored. Add the beef stock, wine, thyme and bay leaves. Bring the liquid to a simmer and cover. Place in the oven.
4. Cook for 1 1/2 hours. Add potatoes and carrots and cook for 1 more hour. Transfer roast to cutting board and let rest for 15 minutes.
5. Slice roast and serve with vegetables and pan juices.

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Matzo Ball Soup

If you are eating with your family this holiday outdoors, you might want a soup to warm you up! Matzo ball soup is delicious and will keep you warm! The recipe from foodandwine.com listed below is great!

Ingredients

Chicken Soup

• 2 quarts chicken stock or low-sodium broth 
• One 3-pound chicken 

Matzoh Balls

• 1 1/4 cups matzoh meal 
• 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 
• 5 large eggs, 3 separated  
• 1/4 cup melted chicken fat (schmaltz) or vegetable oil 
• 1/4 cup minced onion 
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for forming the matzoh balls 

To Finish

• 1 large carrot, thinly sliced 
• 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced 
• 1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice 
• 1/4 pound rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 
• 4 large dill sprigs 
• 4 large parsley sprigs 
• Kosher salt 
• Freshly ground pepper 

Directions

Make the Chicken Soup

• Step 1In a large pot, bring the chicken stock to a simmer. Add the chicken and return the stock just to a simmer. Cover the chicken with a small plate to keep it submerged and cover the pot. Reduce the heat to maintain a very low simmer; simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove the chicken and let cool slightly, then shred the meat; discard the skin and bones. Strain the soup into a heatproof bowl. Skim off the fat and return the soup to the pot.

Meanwhile, Make the Matzoh Balls

• Step 2In a large bowl, combine the matzoh meal, salt, garlic, baking powder and baking soda. In a medium bowl, whisk the 2 whole eggs with the 3 yolks, schmaltz and onion. In a separate bowl, beat the 3 egg whites with an electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Stir the schmaltz mixture into the dry ingredients, then stir in one-third of the beaten egg whites until incorporated. Gently fold in the remaining whites until no streaks remain. Press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the batter and refrigerate for about 20 minutes or overnight, until firm.
• Step 3Line a baking sheet with plastic wrap. In a small bowl, combine the vegetable oil with 1 tablespoon of water. Scoop 1-tablespoon-size mounds of the matzoh batter onto the baking sheet. Using the oil-and-water mixture to keep your hands moist, roll each scoop of batter into a ball, handling them as gently as possible.
• Step 4Return the chicken soup to a simmer. Add the carrot, celery, onion, rutabaga, dill and parsley and season with a big pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the matzoh balls. Cover and cook over moderate heat, turning the matzoh balls a few times, until they are plump and cooked through, about 25 minutes. Stir the shredded chicken into the soup and cook just until the meat is warmed through, about 2 minutes. Remove the herb sprigs. Season the soup with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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As soon as springtime hits NYC, spring cleaning is on our minds! While you most commonly associate spring cleaning with your apartment, it is also important to relate it to yourself. Take time to personally shed the gloom of winter and ready yourself for the bright spring and summer ahead! We have included some of Glenwood’s tips on how to ready both yourself and your apartment for the spring season. Keep reading to find out how!

Take Care of You!

Find A Way to Center Yourself

• Mindfulness

Mindfulness is all about embracing the present moment. Being mindful of your immediate surroundings, all of the noises, the smells, tastes, and feels is how you allow yourself to be present. Mindfulness does not have to be practiced sitting still, enjoy a nice stroll in Central Park. Listen to the birds, dogs, feel the sun, smell the flowers—this is a great way to be mindful in New York City. Even taking 10 minutes out of your day to practice this will leave you will wonderful results! It helps to allow you to be present more than worrying about the past or present, and will relax your body and mind! Who doesn’t want to try this heading into spring! If you want to learn more about mindfulness there are dozens of books and seminars you can easily find online.

• Meditation

There are numerous types of meditations you can try. Click here to read a brief overview of 7 types of meditations from transcendental meditation to breath awareness meditation there is a type for you to try! Meditation has been proven to reduce cortisol levels, aka reduce stress, reduce anxiety, help with attention and so much more! Russel Simmons is a well-known celebrity who has greatly benefited from the practice of meditation in his life. He has a meditation made easy New York Times Bestseller Success Through Stillness if you are interested click here to learn more about his book. There are great mediation apps on your phone like HeadSpace and even group classes available, just google your neighborhood specifically to find out what’s around you. MNDFL is a great mindful meditation class with locations close to Glenwood’s Upper East Side and Downtown buildings. Check it out if you are interested, they offer classes focusing on different things such as breathing or emotions—you can reserve classes online!

Enjoy A Day At The Spa

Relaxing your body is as important as relaxing your mind, and if you want to indulge in a spa appointment to do so, here are some great recommendations!

• Upper East Side

  • If you live on the Upper East Side, try The Cornelia Spa at The Surry located at 20 E 76^th This spa is located walking distance to Glenwood buildings like The Marlowe, The Pavilion and The Lucerne.

• Midtown

  • If you live or work midtown and are looking for a great spa, check out Spa de La Mer at the Baccarat Hotel at 28 W 53^rd St.  This spa is located close to Glenwood midtown buildings.

• Downtown

  • If you live downtown, try Aire Ancient Baths at 88 Franklin Street. It is a great location with hot and cold water pools, massages onsite and saunas! If you are a downtown Glenwood resident, check Aire out!

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Take Care of Your Apartment

If you love to clean and organize and are looking for some tips for your Glenwood apartment, be sure to catch Maria Kondo’s Netflix series, Tiding Up With Maria Kondo. Maria Kondo, who has been featured on tv shows like The Ellen Show, now has her very own Netflix show. She insists that the only items you keep in your home are ones that “spark joy inside of you!”

Maria Kondo also goes into depth about how to properly fold your clothes to make sure you can see all of your items. Rather than piling shirts on top of one another she folds them into little standing squares and lines them into a drawer.  If Maria Kondo’s tips are something you want to learn more about to make your apartment happy this spring, you can find out more about her Netflix show here.

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Peace Lily

If you are looking for a beautiful, low maintenance plant, look no further! Peace Lily can live in the shade and be watered once a week! Please be aware that placing pots directly on your wood floor will likely warp and damage the floor! Instead, try to place your pots on elevated surfaces, or risers! Please be aware lilies are very toxic to pets- be sure to always check what flowers you can have around your pets!

Flowering Maple

This plant gets its name from the shape of its leaves! It takes up a bit more space than a traditional potted flower, but it is beautiful! It likes the sun but requires on 1x a week watering!

Cyclamen

These flowers are beautiful coming in a variety of colors with beautiful petals. They do require a bit more care as they like to remain moist! So sprinkle them with water daily in addition to a heavier watering weekly!

African Violet

The African violet is a delicate flower that will do well on your windowsill. They only need a spray to keep them moist, and they can live for many years!

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Scented Geranium

Whether you prefer flowers that smell sweet like roses or prefer a fresh minty aroma, geraniums have you covered! They are also very easy to take care of and only need to be water 1x a week.

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Soft Gingerbread Cookies

This delicious recipe hails from acouplecooks.com! With the use of almond butter, wheat flower, and apple sauce- these cookies are much healthier than the traditional gingerbread cookie recipe! 

Ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup molasses
• ¼ cup almond butter
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons applesauce
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons allspice
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour
• ½ cup wheat flour
• Turbinado sugar (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, add 1 egg, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup molasses, ¼ cup almond butter, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and 2 tablespoons applesauce; vigorously whisk to thoroughly combine.
2. To the wet ingredients, stir in 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 teaspoons allspice, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour, and ½ cup wheat flour until well combined. Turn out onto plastic wrap and form into a rough ball; cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour, or overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F.
4. Flour a flat surface and a rolling pin, then roll out the dough ¼-inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut out gingerbread men, about 25-35 total. Place gingerbread men on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
5. Bake about 8 minutes, until puffed and slightly firmed. Let rest on the pan for 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Store covered at room temperature for several days or freeze for several months.

Coconut Bliss Ball

Ingredients:

• 200 g coconut cream * from a refrigerated can
• 125 g unsweetened shredded coconut + more for rolling
• 50 g maple syrup
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
• 3-4 drops of each almond and rum extract see text for product recommendations
• 100 – 150 g dark chocolate depending how many Bounty you want – 100 g for 10 pieces

Instructions:

1. Make sure the can of coconut cream has been refrigerated overnight so that you can scrape the 200 g of cooled cream into the food processor easily.
2. Combine the first 4 ingredients, adding a pinch of salt to heighten the flavor, and process until well combined. It should hold together fairly well when pinching together. Add more coconut cream if needed.
3. Divide the batter into 2 equal portions. Add the almond extract to the Raffaello batch and the rum extract to the bounty batch. Process again or use your hands to combine it. 
4. Using a heaping tsp of batter at a time, roll the coconut mixture into neat little balls and refrigerate.  Try not to keep rum and almond flavored bliss balls separate. 
5. Melt chocolate in the microwave or over a hot water bath and cover the rum-flavoured balls with the chocolate. Sprinkle some coconut on top, if desired. Roll the Raffaello ones in the shredded coconut. Store the Bounty and Raffaello Coconut Bliss Balls in a sealable container in the fridge and ENJOY! 

Cinnamon Apple Chips

Ingredients:

• 2 apples
• cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 200ºF. 
2. Thinly slice the apples, removing any seeds. 
3. Sprinkle with cinnamon. 
4. Bake for 1 hour. Flip the apples. Bake for another hour. 
5. Let apple chips cool, and eat!

No Bake Healthier S’mores Pie

This delicious and easy recipe comes from dishingouthealth.com!

Ingredients

-1 1/2 cup graham crackers 

-5 tbsp melted butter

-1/4 cup granulated sugar

-2 medium ripe avocados

-1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

-1/3 cup milk of choice (almond ect)

-4 tbsp maple syrup

-1 tsp vanilla extract

-1 cup plain full fat Greek yogurt 

-1 cup marshmallow fluff

-optional toping: mini marshmallows 

Directions:

• Prepare Graham Cracker Crust: Use a food processor to pulverize graham crackers into fine crumbs, or crush them in a zip top bag with a rolling pin. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar together with a rubber spatula in a large bowl until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9″ pie plate and slightly up the sides. Use the bottom of a flat measuring cup to make sure it’s tight and compact. Refrigerate while you prepare avocado pudding.
• Prepare Avocado Chocolate Filling: Wipe food processor clean, and add avocados, cocoa powder, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed.Dollop the chocolate avocado pudding over the graham cracker crust, and smooth to the edges. Refrigerate while you prepare topping.
• Prepare Marshmallow Yogurt Topping: Combine Greek yogurt and marshmallow fluff in a large bowl. Use an electric hand mixer to beat mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, until smooth and creamy. (Alternatively, you can use a stand mixer with whisk attachment.)Very gently dollop marshmallow mixture over chocolate pudding, and smooth to all edges.If desired, place mini marshmallows over the marshmallow yogurt topping. For more of the camp fire experience, broil s’mores pie on the top oven rack under the LOW broil setting for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely to not burn.
• Chill pie for a minimum of 4 hours (or ideally overnight) before slicing into.

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Classic Potato Latka Recipe

This recipe comes from the NYT and is as simple as it is delicious!

Ingredients:

• 2 large Russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut lengthwise into quarters
• 1 large onion, peeled and cut into quarters
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• safflower or other oil, for frying

Direction:

1. Using a food processor with a coarse grating disc, grate the potatoes and onion. Transfer the mixture to a clean dishtowel and squeeze and wring out as much of the liquid as possible.
2. Working quickly, transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the eggs, flour, salt, baking powder and pepper, and mix until the flour is absorbed.
3. In a medium heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat, pour in about 1/4 inch of the oil. Once the oil is hot (a drop of batter placed in the pan should sizzle), use a heaping tablespoon to drop the batter into the hot pan, cooking in batches. Use a spatula to flatten and shape the drops into discs. When the edges of the latkes are brown and crispy, about 5 minutes, flip. Cook until the second side is deeply browned, about another 5 minutes. Transfer the latkes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and sprinkle with salt while still warm. Repeat with the remaining batter.

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The Best Sides For Your Latkes

After you have made the best, crispy latka, you know that what you dip it into is just as important! Here are some suggestions of our favorite sides:

The classic sides are:

• Apple Sauce
• Sour Cream
• Greek Yogurt
• Roe
• Smoked Salmon
• Apples
• Caramelized Onions

If you want to make the potato latkes a little more complex, try a dollop of creme fresh on top and then a small piece of smoked salmon! Or, if you are an apple lover, top your latka with apple butter and a slice of a red, sweet apple!

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Holiday season is here! Finding outdoor activities close to your Glenwood apartment for you and your family will help make lasting memories! Visiting the Rockefeller Tree this year is a fun, distanced activity that is enjoyable for all! If you saw pictures of the tree when it first arrived, you may know it came in looking a bit disheveled- but don’t fear, it has gotten branch extensions (yes apparently that is a real thing!) and it now looks full and beautiful. Keep reading to find out more about visiting the tree this year.

History Of The Rockefeller Tree

This is Rockefeller Center’s 92nd annual Christmas Tree! The first tree was back in December of 1931. The workers paid for a 20-foot-tall tree to lift spirits! They even created their own tree ornaments and garlands. Holiday cheer can lift spirits- which is especially important this year! 

When To Visit

The 74-foot tree will be on display through the beginning of January and you can visit from 6am to 12am. On New Year’s Eve, you can only visit until 9pm. It can get crowded, so if you have the chance to visit during an hour that isn’t so popular, try that to get the closest and best view possible!

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Where Did This Year’s Tree Come From

This year’s tree is 74 feet tall and came from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. When the tree is taken down, the wood becomes used for Habitat For Humanity. Then, the search for the following year’s tree begins again- it takes months to locate the perfect tree! 

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Discover the ultimate urban luxury with NYC apartments that feature stunning pools, offering residents a perfect blend of relaxation, fitness, and socializing opportunities right at home! This summer has been very warm, and what better way to cool off than right at home! Numerous Glenwood buildings have their very own pools. Keep reading to find out more!

Rooftop Pools

Rooftop pools are a beautiful way to showcase the stunning city views and offer a luxurious oasis from the bustling day to day of living in New York City! NYC luxury apartments with pools are a Glenwood speciality! Glenwood’s The Stratford located at 1385 York Avenue has a beautiful rooftop pool! Not only is a rooftop pool a place to swim in, but a fantastic lounge area for you to enjoy and maybe meet a neighbor or two!

Indoor Pools

Many Glenwood buildings such as Emerald Green, A fantastic benefit of indoor pools is that they are year round! Year-round swimming is a great perk when looking for a NYC apartment! What a great way to exercise or entertain your children during both the hot summer months and frosty winter season!

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A Large Jar of Spirit

This is a very simple, but yet incredibly delicious recipe that your kids can help make! It also is aesthetically pretty, which is always a bonus! This dessert looks best in mason jars (which are great because they are reusable), but can be made in any clear container or cup. You can make small individual servings or a large jar for sharing.

Ingredients

1. Strawberries
2. Blueberries
3. Whipped Cream
4. Shortbread cookie (or vanilla wafers)    

Directions

1. All you need to do is to layer these ingredients! It is best to place the shortbread or vanilla wafers on the bottom to absorb the flavors
2. I recommend next to put a layer of blueberries followed by a layer of whipped cream
3. On top of the whipped cream, add a layer of strawberries (you can either home make or use premade whipped cream depending on how much time you have!)
4. Repeat this order until the mason jar is topped off
5. Store in the refrigerator until you serve them
6. You can make the jars extra cute by wrapping them with red and blue ribbon

Alternate Steps

1. If you want this to be very effortless, whipped cream in a can and store bought shortbread will do just fine!
2. If you want to make your own whipped cream, this is a great recipe: make sure you have 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 tablespoon confection sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.  Combine all ingredients in a mixer and whip it together! 

3. You can also display in a tin baking tray if you want to create an American flag shape! Put the shortbread cookies on the bottom, layered with the berries and topped with whip cream stripes!

Red, White, and Blue Chocolate Covered Strawberries

This is an easy dessert to make that your family can have fun creating! 

Ingredients

1. Fresh Strawberries
2. White chocolate 
3. Red and blue sprinkles 

Directions

1. Place a pot of boiling water on your stove
2. Place a metal bowl into that water the white chocolate in the bowl
3. Watch the chocolate in the bowl carefully to make sure the chocolate melts, but does not burn
4. As soon as the white chocolate has melted, remove it and quickly dip the strawberries into the bowl to coat them
5. Place the sprinkles of different colors into small bowls and dip the strawberries in to create delicious red, white and blue treats!

Strawberry Crisp With Blueberries On Top

Ingredients 

1. Strawberries (enough to fill 1.5 inch pan)
2. 1 lemon
3.  1/2 cup of Butter 
4. ½ cup of Oats
5. ½ cup of Flour 
6. ½ cup of Brown Sugar
7. ½ tsp Salt
8. A pinch of white sugar
9. A handful of blueberries

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 and grease the baking pan you want to use 
2. Dice strawberries up in a bowl and squeeze a favorable amount of lemon on top 
3. Place the strawberries in the bottom of a pan, dust top with a pinch of white sugar
4. In a food processor or mixer add all the dry ingredients plus the cold butter (this will be your crumble topping) 
5. Add the mixed topping on top of the strawberries
6. Place the pan into the oven for 30 minutes (or until the crisp crust begins to turn golden brown)
7. Spread a handful of blueberries over the crisp for both decorative and delicious purposes!

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