If you're hosting family and friends here at your Vista Ridge luxury apartment for the holiday, chances are that you're busy with last minute preparations and organizing your dinner plan.  And as we all know, planning a large dinner takes thoughtful preparation.  All sorts of little issues can come up out of no where. For example, if the gravy recipe you're... [Read more...]

If you're on a diet, it's time to put it on hold!  Turkey Day is coming up next week and while some of you may be traveling to spend time with family and friends, many of you will be enjoying the day right here in your apartment at Vista Ridge Apartments. Whatever your plans are, you'll want to take note of the weather will be like.  And as far as weather.com... [Read more...]

San Antonio has some of the best weather in the country - not too hot, not too cold.  And just because the fall is here doesn't mean that the hot, sunny weather that San Antonians are used to during the summer is going anywhere. And what goes better with great weather than an ice cold treat?  Not much.  Check out this video for a neat way that you can... [Read more...]

This week (August 21-28)  is San Antonio's first annual Culinaria Restaurant Week.  You can enjoy three-course meals at a variety of the city's best restaurants.  Full lunches are only $15 and $35 for dinners!  To see a list of participating restaurants, visit www.visitsanantonio.com/eat. And if you're feeling adventurous and would like to try cooking... [Read more...]

Most holidays are either founded on religion, celebrate an important historical figure, or celebrate a world culture.  Memorial Day is the only holiday that  was born out of appreciation for those who defended our country.  And what better way to celebrate the freedom they fought to protect than with a cookout!  The pools are open and the weather in San... [Read more...]

We now know that buying in-season fruits and vegetables, particularly produce that has been grown locally, is better for our environment (and probably our taste buds and bodies too).  But it also provides an exciting opportunity to try new foods and to experiment with seasonal recipes! Check out this recipe for Rainbow Rotini Salad.  If you make it, shoot... [Read more...]