The post 4 Types of Gourds to Spruce Up Your Space for Fall appeared first on Country Club Vista Apartments Blog.
]]>
Oh my gourd-ness! Which gourd varieties should you choose this season to embrace the fall weather? Surely, you are familiar with pumpkins and standard ornamentals, but this year might be the time to branch out and explore new types of gorgeous gourds. While we can’t account for particular tastes, the following kinds of gourds are some of the most popular used in autumn for decorating either in bunches, solo, or cornucopia-style.
1. Pumpkin, Meet Apple
While it might seem comparable to mating a Chihuahua with a German Shepard, if you find an apple gourd you’ll immediately be struck by the intense light flecks in the flesh. While this is not an edible variety, the apple gourds are extremely popular for their use in arts and crafts. However, after a few weeks of drying out, the greenish hue will transform into a more appropriate shade of brown or orange.
2. Daisy Gourds
We associate daisies with flowers, but in the gourd scene, this open-pollinated variety simply has an unusual ‘daisy-like’ flower pattern on the stem of the fruit. They come in shades of yellow, green, and orange and are small enough to fit ideally into baskets or serve as complementary decorations around the home. If you choose to keep the stems attached, you can even hang them on a trellis, the patio rail, or a porch arbor.
3. Extra Long Varieties
If you truly want to have a show stopper appearance with your gourd collection, consider adding the long-handled variety, aka ‘dippers’. With a bulbous end and a curved handle, you buy these anywhere between the range of two to three feet in size, so make sure to have ample space for them.
4. Speckled Swan
Add a bit of green to your gourd collection with the fascinating Speckled Swan breed. They can grow up to 8 inches across but have a flat base that allows it to serve as a perfect centerpiece for surrounding with other smaller gourds. However, the sweeping, curved base furthermore establishes elegance, so it’s ideal for a dining table or mantle adornment.
Find an Ideal Apartment in Flagstaff at Country Club Vista
If you are ready to find your perfect home in the Southwest, contact us today to take a virtual tour of our available Flagstaff apartments.
The post 4 Types of Gourds to Spruce Up Your Space for Fall appeared first on Country Club Vista Apartments Blog.
]]>The post Fall Dessert Ideas appeared first on Country Club Vista Apartments Blog.
]]>
The fall season is a great time to put your baking skills to use, so you’ll have delicious desserts to savor. The following recipes feature a few of the season’s best flavors.
Crustless Pumpkin Pie
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees, then grease a 9-inch pie pan or plate. Mix pumpkin puree, heavy cream, packed brown sugar, 3 eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, cloves, ground ginger, and nutmeg together in a bowl using a whisk. Pour the pumpkin pie mixture into the pie pan or plate, then make it smooth. Bake the pumpkin pie for about one hour. Let your pumpkin pie cool in the oven for another hour while propping the oven door open slightly. Refrigerate for four hours or more before serving it.
Apple-Cranberry Crisp
Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees, then grease an 8-inch baking dish. Mix sliced apples, white sugar, nutmeg, cranberries, and cinnamon together. Pour this mixture into the baking dish, and spread it evenly. Mix oats, brown sugar, and flour together in a bowl with a fork, then add pecans. Sprinkle this mixture over the apple mixture. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes.
Cinnamon Cake
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees, then mix cinnamon and brown sugar in a bowl. Mix sugar and butter in a separate bowl, then add eggs and beat. In another bowl, mix baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flour. Add the dry ingredients and a mix of milk and lemon juice to the creamy mixture. Add vanilla, then mix together. Spoon the batter into a greased 8-inch springform pan, then sprinkle with half of the cinnamon mix. Add another third of the batter, then the rest of the cinnamon mix. Add the rest of the batter, then bake for about one hour.
Try these recipes in the comfort of your own kitchen at our apartments in Flagstaff, AZ. Contact us to find out more about our apartment amenities and floor plans.
The post Fall Dessert Ideas appeared first on Country Club Vista Apartments Blog.
]]>The post Brighten Your Fall Day With These 3 Apple Cocktails appeared first on Country Club Vista Apartments Blog.
]]>
Are you ready to welcome fall in with a new cocktail? Then you'll definitely want to try these three cocktails that celebrate one of autumn's most popular treats — the apple. They're a perfect addition to a tailgate or to sip on while you watch the season premiere of your favorite show.
Apple Margarita
Ingredients:
1 cup of ice
1 ounce of tequila
1 ounce of apple liqueur
1 ounce of apple juice
1/2 ounce of sour mix
1 apple slice
Cinnamon sugar (1 part ground cinnamon and 2 parts white sugar)
Directions:
- Combine all of the ingredients, except for the apple slice and cinnamon sugar, into a blender and mix until smooth.
- Use a little apple liqueur to moisten the rim of your margarita glass, then rim with the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
- Pour the margarita into a glass and garnish with the apple slice.
Apple Martini
Ingredients:
1 ounce apple schnapps
1 ounce vodka
1 ounce apple juice
1 slice of Granny Smith apple
Directions:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Next, add the schnapps, vodka and apple juice.
- Shake well.
- Pour the mixture into a glass.
- Garnish with the apple slice and serve.
Washington Apple Cocktail
Ingredients:
1 ounce Canadian whisky
1 ounce sour apple schnapps
1 ounce cranberry juice
1 slice of Granny Smith apple
Directions:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add all of the ingredients, except for the apple slice, and then shake well.
- Strain your drink into a champagne coupe glass.
- Garnish the glass with the apple slice and serve.
Do you love having friends over, but are unhappy with your current living quarters? Then, please come check out our beautiful apartments in Flagstaff, AZ. We offer spacious floor plans with beautiful views of the surrounding area, and our community is located close to NAU and downtown Flagstaff's great shopping and dining options. Our beautiful community is also pet friendly.
The post Brighten Your Fall Day With These 3 Apple Cocktails appeared first on Country Club Vista Apartments Blog.
]]>The post Fall Bucket List Ideas appeared first on Country Club Vista Apartments Blog.
]]>From Your Flagstaff Apartments to the Closest Pumpkin Patch
Nothing says fall quite like pumpkins, and a visit to one of the local area pumpkin patches is a great way to kick off the fall season. You can soak up the fun atmosphere, learn more about pumpkin growing and pick your very own Halloween pumpkin.
Show Your Fall Spirit on Your Apartment Patio or Balcony
People often decorate for Christmas, but fall decorations are sometimes forgotten. This year, consider going all out with fall decor on your apartment patio or balcony. From scarecrows to pumpkins to mini hay bales, you can create a fun decor that will look nice for the whole fall season. Make up a batch of apple cider and make the decorating a fun mini-party opportunity with family or friends!
Conquer a Corn Maze
The Flagstaff area is close to a couple of corn mazes, which can be a great way to bring in the fall season. Corn mazes in the area include fun activities like rides for the kids, tractor-drawn rides in a giant wagon and even chili and pumpkin parties on the weekends. Corn mazes are a fun and unique way to enjoy the great outdoors as the weather starts to cool down a bit, and they are fun for all ages.
Fall is a favorite season for the staff and residents at Country Club Vista in Flagstaff. Give us a call today to learn more about the beautiful apartment homes that are available this fall!
The post Fall Bucket List Ideas appeared first on Country Club Vista Apartments Blog.
]]>