It’s fall and that means a whole new flavor profile to enjoy! Fall foods are delicious, rustic and comforting. Our favorites include butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, apples, pears, sweet potatoes and of course, pumpkin! Not only are they used for decoration, but they are delicious to eat as well. This recipe for Roasted Pumpkin Soup from Martha Stewart Living is savory, soothing and healthy! Not to mention, it’s easy to make and it can be stored for several other meals over the course of a week.
2 3/4 pounds sugar pumpkin or butternut squash, halved and seeded
1 onion, peeled and quartered through the stem
2 shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps wiped clean
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 cup olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
5 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium vegetable stock
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut pumpkin into 2-inch pieces. Combine pumpkin, onion, mushrooms, and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet. Add oil and 2 teaspoons salt; toss to coat, then spread in a single layer. Roast until pumpkin is tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, about 30 minutes, rotating pan and tossing vegetables halfway through. Let cool, then remove skins.
Transfer vegetables to a medium saucepan; heat over medium. Pour in 2 cups stock; puree with an immersion blender until smooth. With the blender running, slowly add remaining 3 cups stock, and puree until smooth. Bring soup just to a simmer. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
Prep: 5 minutes / Total Time: 40 minutes / Servings: 4
1st Lake Properties apartment communities continue to prove themselves to be fun and lively places to live for their residents. To keep things exciting, two 1st Lake communities have recently and are currently holding fun resident events, making each location not only a great place to live, but a great place to socialize as well.
Recently, the Lakes of Chateau Estates South apartments in Kenner hosted a game night for all residents for three hours on a Friday night. There was bingo, Pictionary and Texas Hold ‘Em poker at the game night. $150 in gift cards were provided by property staff to give away as prizes for the winners as well as a grand prize including a poker chip set. All of the Lakes of Chateau Estates South team members attended the game night which resulted in a big residents vs. staff competition. To add to all the fun, Corky’s BBQ donated appetizers. What better way to kickoff the weekend?
The Natchez Landing apartments in Metairie are getting in the spooky holiday spirit and hosting a Halloween door decorating contest for residents. Residents who participate will be judged on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27 for the best door decorations. Winners will be judged on creativity and most impressive design. Besides having fun contests to enter, Natchez Landing is a wonderful location with tropical landscaping, creeks, a beautiful courtyard and spacious interior apartments.
If game nights and exciting contests sound like fun to you, consider moving in to one of these great 1st Lake apartment communities. Contact Natchez Landing or Lakes of Chateau Estates South to make an appointment today
Moving is a tricky business. For some, it’s hard to let go of personal possessions and for others, purging is second nature. No matter which kind of person you are, there are essential items you’ll be glad to hold on to in a move from your old home to your new apartment. And if you don’t already own these household must-haves, these are some basics to acquire for your new home.
Key rack – Keys are quite possibly the easiest things to lose, but with a key rack located in the entryway of your new apartment, you’ll always know where to find them.
Tool box – You’ll find during the moving-in process that tools like tape measure, screw drivers and wrenches will come in handy for measuring and assembling new furniture. Investing in a good tool box will provide you with all the tools you’ll need for a long time to come and is worth the price.
Kitchen Basics – When stocking your new apartment, you’ll definitely want to have kitchen utensils to use right off the bat, because everyone’s got to eat! Make sure to have silverware, bowls, plates, glasses at least one good pot and one good knife to start with, and build from there.
Noise machine – Noise machines have been proven to be therapeutic and effective methods of drowning out outside, distracting noise. Smart phones also have sound machine apps that are useful if unwanted noise is keeping you awake at night.
Art – To make your new space feel more like your own while you’re getting settled in, bring a piece of art or personal decoration to put up as inspiration during the unpacking process.
Ready to make your move? Check out all of the apartments we have available for rent in the greater New Orleans area.
Moving is a tricky business. For some, it’s hard to let go of personal possessions and for others, purging is second nature. No matter which kind of person you are, there are essential items you’ll be glad to hold on to in a move from your old home to your new apartment. And if you don’t already own these household must-haves, these are some basics to acquire for your new home.
Key rack – Keys are quite possibly the easiest things to lose, but with a key rack located in the entryway of your new apartment, you’ll always know where to find them.
Tool box – You’ll find during the moving-in process that tools like tape measure, screw drivers and wrenches will come in handy for measuring and assembling new furniture. Investing in a good tool box will provide you with all the tools you’ll need for a long time to come and is worth the price.
Kitchen Basics – When stocking your new apartment, you’ll definitely want to have kitchen utensils to use right off the bat, because everyone’s got to eat! Make sure to have silverware, bowls, plates, glasses at least one good pot and one good knife to start with, and build from there.
Noise machine – Noise machines have been proven to be therapeutic and effective methods of drowning out outside, distracting noise. Smart phones also have sound machine apps that are useful if unwanted noise is keeping you awake at night.
Art – To make your new space feel more like your own while you’re getting settled in, bring a piece of art or personal decoration to put up as inspiration during the unpacking process.
Ready to make your move? Check out the available apartments from 1st Lake Properties today!
This October, residents of the Greater New Orleans area which includes 1st Lake’s apartments in Metairie, Kenner and River Ridge have the opportunity to attend a fabulous party for a great cause.
1st Lake Properties is proud to present East Jefferson General Hospital’s Up on the Roof event on Friday, October 18. This will be the seventh annual event in this EJGH series and aims to outdo last year’s 1,500 guests that contributed to over $135,000 raised for quality healthcare in the community. The money goes to fund specialized patient care, advanced technology and capital expansion projects for EJGH through INSPIRE, their competitive grants fund. Since 2006, the foundation has granted over $3.8 million to obtain new cancer fighting technologies, new ambulances, and the expansion of the EJGH cancer infusion center.
Up on the Roof is held on the roof of EJGH and will offer dozens of local, national and international beers for attendees to sample, as well as food from great local restaurants. As a thank you to the Up on the Roof sponsors, a patron party will precede the main event at 6:00 p.m. Up on the Roof is open to the public starting at 7:00 p.m. going to 10:0 p.m. and tickets are $45 in advance or $55 at the door.
Besides an extensive selection of craft brews, delicious local food and beautiful, scenic rooftop views, partygoers will be able to enjoy live music performed by The Boogie Men. All this fun combined with an important fundraiser will make for an unforgettable night that’s not to be missed. Get your tickets to Up on the Roof today!
To get a preview of what to look forward to at this year’s Up on the Roof beer tasting at East Jefferson General Hospital, take a look at this video from last year’s party!
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