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All those holiday plans are well underway, and food is bound to be a major component. If you want your holiday table spread to pop with color in your Chicago apartment, there are three yummy appetizers that can do just that.
Tortilla Roll-Ups with Salsa
Tortilla roll-ups one of the simplest appetizers ever. You only need to create a filling, slather it on some tortillas, chill, and slice. Tortilla roll-ups are usually not all that colorful, but these tortilla roll-ups are anything but bland. The filling is a collaboration of softened cream cheese, pimentos, olives, and peppers. To jazz things up, even more, you can pick up spinach tortillas so they have a green hue. Sliced and stacked, you can deck out these appetizers with even more colorful bits, such as cherry tomatoes or yellow bell pepper slices.
Red Pepper Jelly with Cream Cheese and Crackers
Red pepper jelly is pretty amazing, and it is something that everyone must try at least once even if they don't necessarily care for peppers. Filled with bits of sweet bell peppers in red, green, and even yellow, and sometimes a few pieces of jalapeno peppers for a kick, this jelly looks like it came right out of a holiday magazine with its colorful splendor. Slather some of the jelly generously over a block of cream cheese and serve it with crackers and your holiday spread will instantly look more colorful.
Olive Wreath Appetizer
If you want your food table to look really festive, simply add a wreath made of colorful and delicious foods. The olive wreath appetizer is made with fresh sprigs of rosemary, cherry tomatoes, and colorful mixed olives of different varieties. Simply arrange the "wreath" of rosemary onto a circle-shaped platter and nestle in all the goodies. Tuck in a few small chunks of fresh mozzarella for even more flavor and color. A quick drizzle of olive oil and some coarse sea salt will give your wreath a sparkling sheen that your guests will love.
Among your spread of roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, rolls, and stuffing, slip in some of these colorful appetizers and your table will really pop. Your holiday dinner at your Chicago apartment will be one to remember. Talk to us at The Montrose to find out why holiday parties are great in our apartments.
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Whether you're looking to cozy up with your significant other or just spend a fun Valentine's Day with loved ones and/or friends, a special movie night always makes for a fun occasion. Many community members in our Chicago apartments will, in fact, be doing just that this February 14, and we're here to help with the planning process. Here's a look at how to throw a fun Valentine's Day movie night this year.
How to Plan for a Valentine's Day Movie Night
Any good movie night needs a few key ingredients. Here's what you'll need to throw a Valentine's Day movie night to remember:
- Food: Any good movie night needs a good spread. Heart-shaped pizzas make for a nice touch, and you can't have a movie night without popcorn and sodas. Make sure your guests have plenty to eat and drink.
- The right movie: This will largely be dictated by what type of movie night you're hosting. If you're spending the evening with your own Valentine, try a more romantic movie like The Notebook, or a romantic-comedy, such as 500 Days of Summer or When Harry Met Sally. If you're hosting friends or loved ones for the evening, we'd suggest a more lighthearted romantic movie, like 50 First Dates or La La Land.
- The right mood: Put a ban on smartphones for the evening so that you can really get into enjoying the movie night you have planned. Whether you're hanging with your significant other or your friends, it's always annoying to see someone's face buried in their phone rather than paying attention to the evening you've planned.
- Create a comfortable atmosphere: Make sure there's adequate seating for all of your guests and things like blankets and pillows to cuddle up with. Encourage your guests to wear comfortable clothes too, as any movie night shouldn't necessarily come with a "dress to impress" type of invitation. Bottom line: Make sure your guests are in the right atmosphere to kick back and hang out for a few hours.
A movie night is how many of our community members will be celebrating Valentine's Day. What about you? Contact us today for more information on our apartments in Chicago and to see which of our floor plans are available.
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