Attention Park at Walker's Ranch,
We have exciting news about our 8th Semiweekly winner. We want to congratulate Cheryl and James who will be receiving upgraded goose neck faucets for their kitchen and bathroom areas. Thank you for signing up for Variable Recurring Payments. We hope you enjoy a unique touch to your home!
Today starts the 9th Semiweekly Drawing; sign in to your resident portal and sign up for Variable Recurring Payments. Send us an e-mail once you are complete so we can enter you in to the 2 drawings. This Semiweekly drawing is a mystery surprise! The winner will be announced on Monday! So make sure you don’t miss out and sign up this weekend!
Sincerely,
Your Team The Park at Walker's Ranch
Friday, April 29, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Tasty Tuesday 4.26.11
Chicken Fingers With Curried Ketchup
Ingredients
Cooking spray
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt
2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch-wide strips
3/4 cup ketchup
Juice of 1 lime
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set a rack on a baking sheet and mist with cooking spray. Whisk the eggs, mustard, 1 teaspoon curry powder, the cumin and 1 teaspoon salt in a shallow bowl. Mix the panko with 1/2 teaspoon curry powder in another bowl.
Dip the chicken strips in the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off, then coat with the panko. Place the chicken on the rack and mist all over with cooking spray. Bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Mix the ketchup, lime juice and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon curry powder in a small bowl.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt
2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch-wide strips
3/4 cup ketchup
Juice of 1 lime
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set a rack on a baking sheet and mist with cooking spray. Whisk the eggs, mustard, 1 teaspoon curry powder, the cumin and 1 teaspoon salt in a shallow bowl. Mix the panko with 1/2 teaspoon curry powder in another bowl.
Dip the chicken strips in the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off, then coat with the panko. Place the chicken on the rack and mist all over with cooking spray. Bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Mix the ketchup, lime juice and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon curry powder in a small bowl.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Motivational Monday 4.25.11
"The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude." – Oprah Winfrey
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Wacky Wednesday 4.20.11
Which TV personality, most famous for creating and hosting his show that was on air for over 30 years, was also an ordained minister?
Be the first to e-mail the correct answer to walkersranch@cwsapartments.com and receive $25.00 off May 2011 rent. Good luck!
Be the first to e-mail the correct answer to walkersranch@cwsapartments.com and receive $25.00 off May 2011 rent. Good luck!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Tasty Tuesday: Strawberry Lemonade
Ingredients
1 pint small strawberries, hulled and halved
A few sprigs fresh mint
1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar
6 cups spring or still mineral water
12 lemons, juiced
Directions
Add the berries and mint to a glass pitcher and muddle with a wooden spoon.
In a large pot add the sugar, to taste, and 2/3 cup of water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Pour over the strawberries.
Stir in the lemon juice and fill the pitcher with the remaining water. Chill or pour over ice and serve.
1 pint small strawberries, hulled and halved
A few sprigs fresh mint
1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar
6 cups spring or still mineral water
12 lemons, juiced
Directions
Add the berries and mint to a glass pitcher and muddle with a wooden spoon.
In a large pot add the sugar, to taste, and 2/3 cup of water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Pour over the strawberries.
Stir in the lemon juice and fill the pitcher with the remaining water. Chill or pour over ice and serve.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Motivational Monday
Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else. ~Judy Garland
Friday, April 15, 2011
4th Semiweekly Winner
Good Afternoon,
WE HAVE A WINNER FOR THE 4th SEMIWEEKLY DRAWING! We want to give a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Melissa. She won a 3 carwashes at the $5 Car Wash America Express, perfect to use with all this pollen outside. Way to go, Melissa!
You still have a chance to win, all you have to do is sign up for Variable Recurring payments and e-mail the office once your done. Today begins the 5th semiweekly drawing and if you enjoy a little mystery I will recommend not missing out on the weekend mystery prize! Set up your Variable Recurring Payment between now and Sunday 04/18/2011 and you will be entered in the Grand drawing for $300 off 1 month's rent and have a chance to win our exciting prize!
Thank you to all who attended our Variable Recurring Cocktail Hour. We hope to continue the fun and see more residents attending. For Wednesday's party Gary is our winner for $50 off rent and our Thursday winner is Chris who also gets $50 off rent. Congratulations! Please remember the $300 won't be announced until May! Get your payments set up and good luck to all!
Your Team,
The Park at Walker's Ranch
WE HAVE A WINNER FOR THE 4th SEMIWEEKLY DRAWING! We want to give a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Melissa. She won a 3 carwashes at the $5 Car Wash America Express, perfect to use with all this pollen outside. Way to go, Melissa!
You still have a chance to win, all you have to do is sign up for Variable Recurring payments and e-mail the office once your done. Today begins the 5th semiweekly drawing and if you enjoy a little mystery I will recommend not missing out on the weekend mystery prize! Set up your Variable Recurring Payment between now and Sunday 04/18/2011 and you will be entered in the Grand drawing for $300 off 1 month's rent and have a chance to win our exciting prize!
Thank you to all who attended our Variable Recurring Cocktail Hour. We hope to continue the fun and see more residents attending. For Wednesday's party Gary is our winner for $50 off rent and our Thursday winner is Chris who also gets $50 off rent. Congratulations! Please remember the $300 won't be announced until May! Get your payments set up and good luck to all!
Your Team,
The Park at Walker's Ranch
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Weekend Movie Releases for 4.15.11
Rio
Blu is a domesticated Macaw who never learned to fly, and enjoys a comfortable life with his owner and best friend Linda in the small town of Moose Lake, Minnesota. Blu and Linda think he's the last of his kind, but when they learn about another macaw who lives in Rio de Janeiro, they head to the faraway and exotic land to find Jewel, Blu's female counterpart. Not long after they arrive, Blu and Jewel are kidnapped by a group of bungling animal smugglers. Blu escapes, aided by the street smart Jewel and a group of wisecracking and smooth-talking city birds. Now, with his new friends by his side, Blu will have to find the courage to learn to fly, thwart the kidnappers who are hot on their trail, and return to Linda, the best friend a bird ever had.
Scream 4
Sidney Prescott, now the author of a self-help book, returns home to Woodsboro on the last stop of her book tour. There she reconnects with Sheriff Dewey and Gale, who are now married, as well as her cousin Jill and her Aunt Kate. Unfortunately Sidney's appearance also brings about the return of Ghostface, putting Sidney, Gale, and Dewey, along with Jill, her friends, and the whole town of Woodsboro in danger.
The Conspirator
In the wake of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, seven men and one woman are arrested and charged with conspiring to kill the President, Vice President, and Secretary of State. The lone woman charged, Mary Surratt, owns a boarding house where John Wilkes Booth, and others met and planned the simultaneous attacks.
Against the ominous back-drop of post-Civil War Washington, newly-minted lawyer, Frederick Aiken, a 28-year-old Union war-hero, reluctantly agrees to defend Surratt before a military tribunal. Aiken realizes his client may be innocent and that she is being used as bait and hostage in order to capture the only conspirator to have escaped a massive manhunt, her own son, John. As the nation turns against her, Surratt is forced to rely on Aiken to uncover the truth and save her life.
Blu is a domesticated Macaw who never learned to fly, and enjoys a comfortable life with his owner and best friend Linda in the small town of Moose Lake, Minnesota. Blu and Linda think he's the last of his kind, but when they learn about another macaw who lives in Rio de Janeiro, they head to the faraway and exotic land to find Jewel, Blu's female counterpart. Not long after they arrive, Blu and Jewel are kidnapped by a group of bungling animal smugglers. Blu escapes, aided by the street smart Jewel and a group of wisecracking and smooth-talking city birds. Now, with his new friends by his side, Blu will have to find the courage to learn to fly, thwart the kidnappers who are hot on their trail, and return to Linda, the best friend a bird ever had.
Scream 4
Sidney Prescott, now the author of a self-help book, returns home to Woodsboro on the last stop of her book tour. There she reconnects with Sheriff Dewey and Gale, who are now married, as well as her cousin Jill and her Aunt Kate. Unfortunately Sidney's appearance also brings about the return of Ghostface, putting Sidney, Gale, and Dewey, along with Jill, her friends, and the whole town of Woodsboro in danger.
The Conspirator
In the wake of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, seven men and one woman are arrested and charged with conspiring to kill the President, Vice President, and Secretary of State. The lone woman charged, Mary Surratt, owns a boarding house where John Wilkes Booth, and others met and planned the simultaneous attacks.
Against the ominous back-drop of post-Civil War Washington, newly-minted lawyer, Frederick Aiken, a 28-year-old Union war-hero, reluctantly agrees to defend Surratt before a military tribunal. Aiken realizes his client may be innocent and that she is being used as bait and hostage in order to capture the only conspirator to have escaped a massive manhunt, her own son, John. As the nation turns against her, Surratt is forced to rely on Aiken to uncover the truth and save her life.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Wacky Wednesday: Fiesta Trivia
When was the first Battle of Flowers Parade?
What is the meaning behind having a Cascarones cracked on your head?
Who plans and directs the Battle of Flowers Parade?
***All 3 must be correct to win***
Be the first to e-mail the correct answer to walkersranch@cwsapartments.com and receive $25.00 off April 2011 rent. Good luck!
What is the meaning behind having a Cascarones cracked on your head?
Who plans and directs the Battle of Flowers Parade?
***All 3 must be correct to win***
Be the first to e-mail the correct answer to walkersranch@cwsapartments.com and receive $25.00 off April 2011 rent. Good luck!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Tasty Tuesday: Chocolate Margarita
Chocolate Margarita
Ingredients
To rim the glasses:
Chocolate syrup
Finely chopped Mexican or bittersweet chocolate*
Margarita:
1/2 cup chocolate syrup
1 cup (8 ounces) tequila
1/2 cup (4 ounces) chocolate liqueur (recommended: Godiva)
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup orange liqueur
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Ice
*Can be found in Hispanic or gourmet stores
Directions
To rim the glasses: Put the syrup and chopped chocolate into 2 small dishes. Moisten the rims of 4 margarita or martini glasses with the chocolate syrup. Dip them in the Mexican chocolate until coated. Set aside.
Margarita: Combine all of the ingredients, except ice, in a pitcher. Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a shaker full of ice. Shake and pour into the prepared glasses. Serve cold.
Ingredients
To rim the glasses:
Chocolate syrup
Finely chopped Mexican or bittersweet chocolate*
Margarita:
1/2 cup chocolate syrup
1 cup (8 ounces) tequila
1/2 cup (4 ounces) chocolate liqueur (recommended: Godiva)
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup orange liqueur
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Ice
*Can be found in Hispanic or gourmet stores
Directions
To rim the glasses: Put the syrup and chopped chocolate into 2 small dishes. Moisten the rims of 4 margarita or martini glasses with the chocolate syrup. Dip them in the Mexican chocolate until coated. Set aside.
Margarita: Combine all of the ingredients, except ice, in a pitcher. Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a shaker full of ice. Shake and pour into the prepared glasses. Serve cold.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Semiweekly winners circle!
WE HAVE A WINNER FOR THE 3rd SEMIWEEKLY DRAWING! We want to give a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Jaime and Alejandra. They have won a gift card to the Alamo Draft House Cinema, perfect to use on a date night. Way to go, Jaime and Alejandra!
You still have a chance to win, all you have to do is sign up for Variable Recurring payments and e-mail the office once your done. Today begins the 4th semiweekly drawing and if all the pollen outside is cramping your style and messing up your ride, you don't want to miss out on this drawing! Set up your Variable Recurring Payment between now and Thursday 04/14/2011 and you will be entered in the Grand drawing for $300 off 1 month's rent and have a chance to win our exciting semiweekly prize!
Your Team,
The Park at Walker's Ranch
You still have a chance to win, all you have to do is sign up for Variable Recurring payments and e-mail the office once your done. Today begins the 4th semiweekly drawing and if all the pollen outside is cramping your style and messing up your ride, you don't want to miss out on this drawing! Set up your Variable Recurring Payment between now and Thursday 04/14/2011 and you will be entered in the Grand drawing for $300 off 1 month's rent and have a chance to win our exciting semiweekly prize!
Your Team,
The Park at Walker's Ranch
Motivational Monday 4.11.11
"It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come." - Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama
Friday, April 8, 2011
2nd semiweekly winner!
WE HAVE A WINNER FOR THE 2ND SEMIWEEKLY DRAWING!!!!! We want to give a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick. He has won 2 tickets to the "Valero Texas Open" at the gorgeous JW Marriot Resort. Way to go, Patrick!
Today begins the 3rd semiweekly drawing and it's a mystery prize! Set up your Variable Recurring Payment between now and Sunday 04/10/11 and you will be entered in the drawing for $300 off 1 month's rent and have a chance to win our exciting mystery prize!
Your Team,
The Park at Walker's Ranch
Today begins the 3rd semiweekly drawing and it's a mystery prize! Set up your Variable Recurring Payment between now and Sunday 04/10/11 and you will be entered in the drawing for $300 off 1 month's rent and have a chance to win our exciting mystery prize!
Your Team,
The Park at Walker's Ranch
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Wacky Wednesday 04.06.11
How many reeds are on a US quarter, dime, and half dollar?
***All 3 must be correct to win***
Be the first to e-mail the correct answer to walkersranch@cwsapartments.com and receive $25.00 off April 2011 rent. Good luck!
***All 3 must be correct to win***
Be the first to e-mail the correct answer to walkersranch@cwsapartments.com and receive $25.00 off April 2011 rent. Good luck!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Tasty Tuesday: Spicy Sausage Meatloaf Patties with Italian Barbecue Sauce
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped and divided
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 cup shredded carrots
Salt and pepper, for seasoning, plus coarse black pepper for finishing sauce
1/2 pound ground beef
3/4 pound bulk hot sausage
3/4 pound ground sweet sausage
1 egg
3/4 cup bread crumbs, 3 generous handfuls, Italian or plain
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano or Romano, a couple of handfuls
1/8 pound pancetta, 4 slices, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
Splash red wine
1/2 cup beef stock
1 can petite diced tomatoes or stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot sauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Heat a small skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. When the oil is hot, saute the red pepper, half the onions, celery and carrots together, 5 minutes, season with salt and pepper then remove to a plate to cool.
Mix ground beef and sausages with egg, bread crumbs, cheese, and cooled vegetables. Form 4 large oval shaped patties no more than 1 1/4 inches thick then drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Place in the oven on a cookie sheet and bake 17 to 18 minutes, until cooked through.
Heat a medium sauce pot over medium high heat. Add a drizzle of EVOO to the pan and the pancetta. Let the pancetta crisp up a bit and render fat, then add onions and garlic and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add a splash of red wine to deglaze the pan. Stir in the beef stock and tomatoes and season sauce heavily with coarse black pepper. Add Worcestershire and hot sauce and reduce heat to warm.
Serve meatloaves with Italian barbecue sauce on top.
Enjoy!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Our First Winner!
Thank you all who signed up this weekend! Everyone who has enrolled in recurring payments has been entered in to the grand drawing of $300 off your rent. Remember the winner for the Grand Drawing will be announced on May 18th!
Our first semiweekly winner is Adam & Caroline!Congratulations! They have won 2 tickets to Oyster bake. Our next winner will be announced on Friday, April 8th. Anyone who enrolls between Monday, April 4 and Thursday, April 7th will be entered to win. For all those golf enthusiast out there this is one drawing you will not want to miss!
Motivational Monday 4.4.11
“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” - Mark Twain
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