Halstead Tower by Windsor Apartments

Cream Of The Crop: Essential Farmers’ Market Eats

windsor — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:01:17 +0000

Farmer’s markets are cropping up all over the country, as people become more and more interested in getting food from local sources. Producers are bringing fresh food at great prices. Here are five foods you should certainly try from the farmer’s market next time you go:

Eggs are one of the best things to get fresh. The difference in consistency and flavor between a store-bought egg and one fresh from the hen is jarring. The yolk is brighter, firmer, and much tastier. If your farmer offers duck eggs, try those too – they fluff up amazingly and are great for baking.

Potatoes might seem like a funny thing to buy from a farmer’s market, but they are amazing. Usually much smaller than store-bought spuds, fresh potatoes are deeply flavorful and complex. Slice them thinly and roast them with onions.

Seasonal tomatoes are some of the best things to buy at the farmer’s market. In the late summer and early fall, when they’re coming fresh off the vine, you can get enormous heirloom tomatoes that are great for sandwiches or just eating with a little salt and pepper.

One of the best things to do with farmer’s market produce is teach yourself about pickling and canning. If you’ve never made pickled beets, they’re a delicious treat – sweet, tangy, salty, and savory all at once.

Local cheeses can be delectable as well. Many dairies produce artisanal cheeses that are robust with flavor. They also often provide samples to try before you buy.

Pet of the Month Contest

windsor — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:04:08 +0000

Submit your favorite pictures of your 4-legged friends to: halsteadtmkt@windsorcommunities.com.

Pictures will be featured on Halstead Tower's social media pages and you will be able to vote for the winner!

Deadline to submit: Monday May 27, 2013.

Thank You for Attending our Ice Cream Social

windsor — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:25:21 +0000

Thank you to every who attending the Ice Cream Social Wednesday night! A big thank you to Monica Moran from Comcast who sponsored the event. Contact Monica for all your Comcast needs! Contact her at 703-789-7597 or monica_moran@cable.comcast.com.

RT’s Restaurant: Cajun Cuisine in Alexandria, Virginia

windsor — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:52 +0000

If you’re craving Cajun cuisine, stop in at RT’s Restaurant in Alexandria for some seriously savory food. You might not guess it from the outside of the building, which is a little dilapidated, but this place gets rave reviews from diners and press alike. RT’s has been serving up dynamic seafood and other dishes for over 25 years, and regulars rave about the incredible service. The first thing you’ll notice when you get your order is that portion sizes here are absolutely huge. It’s sometimes difficult to eat it all if you’re not a champion eater. The menu is very broad, but some favorites that you can’t go wrong with include the she-crab soup, which is rich, decadent, and redolent with crab roe, as well as the shrimp and crawfish beignets – traditional French donuts stuffed with awesome shellfish. Prices are a little steep but the quality and portion size more than makes up for it.

RT’s Restaurant
3804 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 684-6010
http://www.yelp.com/biz/rts-restaurant-alexandria

Ice Cream Social

windsor — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:46:35 +0000

Monica Moran from Comcast will be hosting an Ice Cream Social for our residents on May 15th from 4:30-6:30pm on the back patio.

*Weather permitting

New Maintenance Phone Number TODAY

windsor — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:47:39 +0000

As a reminder, please start using the new maintenance phone number for all your work order needs. The new number is 877-281-0449.

Happy Mother’s Day!

windsor — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:30:29 +0000

Wishing all moms a wonderful day filled with much love and happiness!\

Summer Book Exchange

windsor — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:00:25 +0000

The Summer Book Exchange has been a hit, so we decided to extend it and relocate the books to the 15th floor business center.

Donate your gently used books, and pick up a new summer read!

New Maintenance Phone Number

windsor — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:00:25 +0000

New number 877-281-0449! Beginning Monday, May 13th, there will be a new, toll-free maintenance phone number in place for submitting service requests. This hotline can be called 24 hours per day for routine and emergency maintenance service and will always be picked up by a live representative!

Tech Devices That Will Help You Enjoy Your Commute

windsor — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:00:50 +0000

If you live in city or commute to work, you probably have had your fair share of traffic headaches. Well, some new technology is out there that is designed to take the edge off of your commute. Check out these cool new devices below:

ExoMount. If you like to use your smartphone to navigate, you know that you need a great smartphone mount so that you don't have to constantly glance down at your cupholder for directions. As you may know, there aren't too many smartphone mounts look stylish, but the ExoMount is well-designed and sleek, and it allows you to maneuver the phone, so you can prop it at different angles. It comes in black, gray, or white.

SuperTooth HD. When you use the SuperTooth HD, you get the luxury of having your car equipped with Bluetooth connectivity. This device connects wirelessly to your smartphone, and can stream your music, and phone calls handsfree. All you have to do is clip it onto your sun visor, and that's it! It also adjusts automatically with ambient light, so that it's easy on your eyes while driving.

Griffin iTrip. The iTrip is an awesome FM transmitter that enables you to play songs from your iPhone or iPod on any FM radio. The system is easy to use with intuitive buttons that allow you to skip, pause, and play your music.