Justin’s Corner As you start your spring cleaning you might start to wonder, “Where did all of my space go?” Here are some creative ideas to help utilize the space in your apartment!
After you have gotten rid of the extra clothes that were taking up space in the closet, you might want to look into using a closet organizer .There are multiple types of organizers out there to use and all of them are very helpful in maximizing the closet space and organizing your items. Use storage bins! Whether they are simple totes, or decorative storage bins don’t let them sit empty. If you don’t already have storage bins, keep in mind that they are an inexpensive storage tool. Use even the smallest space. The back of cabinet doors can be used to hang cleaning supplies or lids to your pots and pans. The space between your refrigerator and the wall can be used to house a roll out pantry!
Make the most out the space around you!
National Reading Month March is National Reading Month and with that comes the reminder that while our world is a pretty technology-driven place, there’s nothing like a good book to take your mind and creativity to a whole different place. The author Steven King said, “Books are the perfect entertainment: no commercials, no batteries, and hours of enjoyment for each dollar spent. What I wonder is why everybody doesn’t carry a book around for those inevitable dead spots in life.” This month consider picking up a good book and spending some time with the “perfect entertainment”. A few suggestions are: Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi The Paying Guest by Sarah Waters The Girl in the Red Coat by Kate Hamer
CPR – Are You Interested? Many thanks to Ron Strop from 24/7 Idaho CPR and HomeCare for instructing the CPR course for our residents this past month. We had a great turn out and are glad to see so many residents want to learn this life-saving technique. We will be offering additional classes, so if you are interested, please contact our leasing office. And to the following residents – Way to go for completing the course!
Stacie, David, Mike, Casey, Helen, Starr, Courtney, Daniel, Justin, Megan, and Rebecca
Irish Beef Hand Pies
These traditional hand pies, also known as “Irish Pasties” have the makings of beef and potato stew in a flaky pastry. They can be baked right away or straight from a freezer. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil ¼ head of green cabbage shredded ½ lb red potatoes, scrubbed and diced 1 lb. ground beef sirloin 3 Tbsp. tomato paste ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp. dried thyme All purpose flour, for rolling 2 (9 inch) pie crusts, homemade or store bought
Directions: 1.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium: Add cabbage and potatoes. Cook until beginning to brown. Add beef” cook, breaking up meat with a spoon until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire, thyme and one cut of water. Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Lightly mash mixture with a fork. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool completely. 2. On a lightly floured work surface, roll each crust into a 14 inch square: cut into four equal squares. Place ½ cup filling in half of each square leaving a ½ inch border around the filling. Brush borders with water; fold dough over to enclose. Crimp edges with a fork to seal. Cut three small vents in each one using a small knife. 3. 3. Transfer pies to 2 foil-lined baking sheets and bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. To freeze: Prepare through step 2. Arrange unbaked pies on a baking sheet (not touching) and freeze until firm. Wrap each pie in foil. Place in freezer in resealable plastic bag for up to 2 months. When ready to bake, proceed with step three but increase baking time to 28 -30 minutes.