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3 Green Smoothies for St. Paddy’s Day

March 2nd, 2017

Looking to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with a green beverage but just can’t stomach the thought of downing a glass of green beer? Consider a smoothie instead. Instead of feeling hung over the morning after the festivities, you’ll be revitalized and refreshed from the nutritional goodness smoothies provide. Following are just three of the many great green smoothies residents of apartments in Foster City can make to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day.

Simple Green Smoothie

This one’s a quick and easy way to get a delicious and nutritious smoothie without a lot of steps. Simply grab two cups of greens, place them in the blender with the same amount of water, and blend until they’ve reached the preferred consistency. If you like your smoothies sweet, add a bit of honey to mix, or if your tastes run in the other direction, tart it up with lemon. You can also experiment with using different fruit juices instead of water until you find the flavor profile that fits you perfectly. If it turns out too thin, you can fix that up by adding a few pieces of ice at a time until it’s the way you want it.

Spinach Smoothie With Apple and Avocado

If you like your smoothies on the creamy side but don’t do dairy, this spinach smoothie with apple and avocado is for you. The apples sweetens the pot, but you could also stray from the beaten path by switching it out for a pear or a peach. If the fruit doesn’t make it sweet enough for you, spoon in some wildflower honey and sprinkle in a bit of cinnamon. You can also opt for kale instead of spinach here, but keep in mind that kale often has a bitter bite that you don’t get with spinach.

Mustard Greens With Pineapple, Coconut Milk, and Banana

Give your St. Paddy’s Day smoothie a taste of the tropics by combining mustard greens with pineapple, banana and coconut milk. For a delicious twist, blend in a small amount of ground ginger, but be careful that you don’t add too much — a little bit of ginger goes a long way. You can also substitute collard greens for mustard or use mixed greens.

The above recipes can all be tweaked to accommodate individual needs and preferences. For instance, almond and other nut milks can be used in the place of coconut milk or even water for a different type of taste sensation. If you’re looking for an amazing kitchen to whip up all these smoothies in, give us a call today.

5 Fun Spring Activities in Foster City

March 2nd, 2017

Spring is here! The sun is finally making an appearance after months of cold, foggy and rainy weather. With the weather getting warmer, it’s a great time to get out and enjoy the beautiful sights and activities in Foster City. Take a look at a few things you should be doing this spring.

Five Things to Do in Foster City This Spring:

1. Go for a walk, run or bike ride on one of Foster City’s trails. You’ve got many choices if you’re in the mood for some exercise. The Levee Pedway is part of the San Francisco Bay Trail and runs along the west side of O’Neal Slough. It’s a scenic, flat trail that’s perfect for bicycling or a relaxing stroll. You can drive from your apartments in Foster City to the Levee Pedway in less than 10 minutes.

   Another option is the Leo J. Ryan Memorial Park overlooking Central Lake with nearly 21 acres, including bike paths, a boat launch, basketball courts, picnic area and more.

2. Check out the Foster City Farmers Market. Get fresh vegetables, fruit and other items on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Wednesday afternoons from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The market is at the Charter Square Shopping Center at 791 Beach Park Boulevard.
3. Celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors. This free, fun event is on Saturday, March 18 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Leo Ryan Park Meadow. Holi is an Indian festival where people throw colored powder at each other to celebrate spring and bring the community together. Activities will also include Indian music, dance and food. Learn more about the Holi festival at the Foster City Parks and Recreation Department’s website at calendar.fostercity.org/.
4. See the classic Neil Simon farce “Rumors.” Regarded as one of Neil Simon’s funniest plays, “Rumors” is playing at the Hillbarn Theater at 1285 East Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City, from March 9 to April 2. To learn more and buy tickets, visit www.hillbarntheatre.org/ or call (650) 349-6411, extension 2. Tickets are $45 for adults and $20 for youths.
5. Enjoy the free Jazz in the Library series of concerts. See live performances by a variety of bands playing different genres of jazz at the Foster City Library, 1000 East Hillsdale Boulevard. Concerts are on the following Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.: April 13, April 20, April 27, May 4 and May 11.

Spring is also the perfect time to make a move to Foster City. If you’re looking for a place to live, check out luxury apartment living at The Plaza in Foster City, California. To learn more, call (650) 349-9999.