It’s Almost Valentine’s Day — And Collingwood Apartment Homes is Feelin’ the Love!
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and the Idea Specialists™ at Collingwood Apartment Homes—a serene and sophisticated apartment home community in Alpharetta, Georgia—are feelin’ the love! That’s why they’re here with some ideas about how you can celebrate your Valentine/Galentine/Palentine this year. Somewhere Special Sometimes you just want to celebrate somewhere special. This year, the Idea Specialists™ are making reservations at Halcyon’s Ocean & Acre, where of course they’ll start with some oysters and bubbly! In addition to the classic menu—which celebrates both local farm communities and coastal cultures with signature smoked meats, seasonal produce, and shareable seafood dishes—the Valentine’s Day chef specials will include including an Alabama jumbo lump crab and avocado salad, pan-roasted halibut, braised short rib, and a white chocolate ricotta cheesecake. Yummy! Bonbon Hugs & Cocktail Kisses Valentine’s Day just wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without some chocolate, now would it? The Idea Specialists™ are in all kinds of love with those divine truffles from Kilwin’s at Halcyon! Which will be even better if you savor them at home in comfort with a special Valentine’s Day cocktail like Love Potion No. 9, a triple berry pomegranate martini with strawberry vodka and Chambord—and a little dry ice for magically romantic presentation. Another fun one to try might be the Clover Club, a pink drink that pre-dates Prohibition that was created as the signature sip of a group of high-powered businessmen who met at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The sweet and tart concoction combines grenadine, gin, and lemon, and the classic egg white foam gives each sip creamy body and frothy texture. And if you want to show that someone special in your life a little extra love, you could whisper sweet nothings in their ear while feeding them sweet somethings that you made yourself. Check out Delish for recipes for everything from cannoli bites to red velvet ice cream. Romantic Dining The Collingwood Apartment Homes Idea Specialists™ have got a romantic dinner at home covered, too. One of the wonderful things about living at luxurious Collingwood Apartment Homes is gourmet kitchens with enough counter space to make cooking a truly enjoyable experience. It’s Delish again with the win for recipe ideas for tempting and tasty romantic meals. The Idea Specialists™ are real fans of their creamy steak fettucine paired with a winter rainbow panzanella salad of colorful, roasted squash and beets tossed in a tang-sweet dressing with fresh herbs, grapefruit, blue cheese, and toasted sourdough. Pretty and satisfying! A Delicious Date Night Looking for other ideas of ways to mark the occasion, especially if you have a conflict on February 14th? Then Date Night at Avalon every Monday through Thursday (excluding Valentine’s Day) might be just the thing for you and your sweetie! With multiple participating restaurants and complimentary valet parking, you can count on a festive experience that’s both easy and delicious!
January-February Newsletter
Dear Collingwood Residents, Happy New Year! We hope your 2024 is off to a fantastic start. As we dive into the new year, we’re excited to bring you updates and events of what’s happening at Collingwood Apartment Homes and in the Alpharetta community. Resolutions Are you a resolution maker? Do your resolutions include getting fit? Collingwood is fortunate to be located near all things Alpharetta, including the Big Creek Greenway. January and February are the perfect months to bundle up, get outside, and walk! As you may know, Collingwood is excited that plans are on the table for our new fitness center and that you should see construction starting soon. In the meantime, one lucky resident will win a “Resolution Goodie Basket” chocked full of fitness items for your “at-home” workout! How do you win the “Resolution Basket”? Please scroll to the bottom of this newsletter, share it on your Facebook page, tag @Collingwood Apartments, and ask friends to like the post! We will award the basket on January 29 to the resident who has shared the blog and has gotten the most likes. Exercise Events Around Alpharetta Avalon on Ice: 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm every day – https://experienceavalon.com/events/avalon-on-ice/ Total Fitness: January 12 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am. A fun and interactive step class that includes lightweight exercises. All equipment provided. This class is free. https://www.awesomealpharetta.com/event/total-fitness/all/ Move with Erika/Zumba: January 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Get up and dance with Erika as she teaches Zumba for all ages. This class is free. Preston Ridge Community Center https://www.alpharetta.ga.us/government/departments/recreation-parks/facilities/park-facilities-detail/preston-ridge-community-center Yoga with Magda: January 16 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Available for all ages. Various yoga flows. Bring your mat. Wills Park Recreation Center https://willspark.com/facilities/reccenter/ Team Spotlight Have you met our Assistant Community Manager, Darrius Fuller? Favorite Quote: “I am not ashamed of my past; I am not ashamed of my humble beginnings.” ~ Madam C.J. Walker Fun Fact: If I could eat potatoes and onions everyday for the rest of my life, I wouldn’t complain. Personal Interests: Cooking, Spending time with family and friends, Traveling whenever I get the time. Favorite thing about being on The Collingwood Team: Everyone has welcomed me with open arms. I feel like this is more like my family than just coworkers. Do you love hot chocolate? Recipe of the Month: Mexican Hot Chocolate Warm up your winter evenings with a delicious cup of Mexican Hot Chocolate. Here’s a simple recipe to try: Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste) 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Whipped cream and cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional) Instructions: Warm the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it steams but doesn’t boil. Add the chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, and chili powder to the saucepan. Whisk until the chocolate melts, and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon sticks if desired. Enjoy this delightful treat on chilly evenings – the perfect blend of sweetness and warmth. We hope you make the most of the events and activities happening in Alpharetta this January and February. As always, feel free to contact the Collingwood team if you have any questions or suggestions. Wishing you a wonderful start to the new year! Best regards, The Collingwood Apartment Homes Team
