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It’s Thanksgiving, let’s talk turkey! Better yet, since we’re in 21st-century Florida, let’s talk to Amazon Alexa about helping with holiday hosting.
Thanks to Lennar, your new home in Tampa features the world’s first Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design. Each new home in Tampa comes fully outfitted with a high level of upgrades and features through Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program, you can now enjoy whole-home automation, iOS and Android compatibility and, of course, voice control with Alexa.
Just feast your eyes on some of the high-tech fun you can have with Alexa’s hosting help.
For years, the nation’s largest turkey purveyor has operated a helpline. Now, simply ask Alexa, who’s tuned into Butterball’s hotline: “Alexa”—”can I deep-fry my turkey?” “Alexa, the little red pop-up button hasn’t popped up yet, so how can I tell if my turkey’s done?” “Alexa, do you have a recipe for Key lime pie?”; we are in Florida, after all.
Say you’re stuck on that secret ingredient from your family’s famous cranberry sauce, but your hands are full with slicing and dicing. Ask Alexa to reach out to a relative who knows but can’t make it to your new home for the holidays. (See even more hosting tech tips here.)
Alexa’s not your only holiday helper in your new Connected Home by Lennar.
Home Automation can set the tone for the ultimate, contemporary Thanksgiving. Play festive holiday tunes. Customize your lighting to create just the right mood throughout the day. Your thermostat will fine-tune the weather inside. Of course, Tampa’s weather outside could give you a reprieve when everyone else walks off the tryptophan on a community trail or takes advantage of the other splendid amenities in your Lennar community.
With Lennar’s Home Automation, there’s lots to be thankful for.
For more information about Lennar, home automation, new homes for sale in Tampa or any other questions about your new home, visit our Tampa website.
For the distinctive taste of the Lone Star State on Thanksgiving, we reached out to our dear friend, Karen, an award-winning veteran food writer from Texas. She responded with recipes from columns she wrote for her hometown newspaper and on old index cards scribbled with sweet notes like “Yummy!” and “Family Thanksgiving must since 1990!”
Thanksgiving is, after all, a sentimental holiday, and the handiwork here harks back to old Texas family traditions. Today, your new Lennar home makes the old-fashioned effort a breeze.
For instance, many new homes in Dallas, TX, feature The World’s First Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design, so you can ask Alexa to do just about everything but mix the ingredients. In your new home in one of Lennar’s 95 communities in the Metroplex, Everything’s Included® to help you entertain, including such standard features as a generous island kitchen with top-of-the-line GE® appliances.
To get your mouth watering and your grocery list going, here are some of Karen’s picks for your own Texas-flavored holiday feast:
Karen’s Favorite Sweet Potatoes
8 cups peeled sweet potatoes (3 very long potatoes)
Cut into ½” cubes
Cover sweet potatoes with water, boil until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and mash.
½ cup sugar
3 eggs beaten
11/8 tsp salt
Scant 1 cup whole milk
½ tsp vanilla
2 sticks butter, softened
Mix together, beat with mixer. Put in buttered 9×13 dish. Bake 325° for 20 minutes.
Top with topping and bake an additional 15-20 minutes
Topping
¼ cup brown sugar
1/3 cup flour
½ stick butter, softened
½ cup chopped pecans
Combine sprinkle on top. Bake until knife comes out clean.
Gertrude’s Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
1 cup canned pumpkin
3 eggs, separated
½ cup sugar
1 cup milk
½ tsp salt
½ tsp powdered ginger
¼ tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
2 Tablespoons melted butter
1 Tablespoons unflavored gelatin
¼ cup cold water
½ cup sugar
Crust (recipe follows)
Sweetened whipped cream
Cook pumpkin in top of double boiler 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Mix egg yolks, ½ cup sugar and milk. Add to cooked pumpkin and spices and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Stir and cook until mixture is consistency of custard. Remove from heat and add gelatin, which has been softened in cold water. Stir until dissolved. Chill. When mixture begins to stiffen, fold in stiffly beaten egg whites to which has been added ½ cup sugar. Pour into crust. Chill 3 hours. Top with whipped cream.
Crust
12/3 cup (51/3 oz) graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup sugar
6 Tablespoons butter
Heat oven to 350°. Combine all ingredients well. Press evenly over bottom and sides of pie pan. Bake 7-9 mins.
Texas Corn Casserole
1 16-oz. can creamed corn
1 cup Bisquick
1 beaten egg
2 Tablespoons melted butter
2 Tablespoons sugar
½ cup milk
½ cup chopped onion
4-oz. can chopped green chilies
½-pound (16-oz package is okay) sliced Monterrey Jack
Combine corn, Bisquick, eggs, butter, sugar, onion, milk. Mix well. Turn half of batter into greased 8×8 pan, cover with chilies and cheese. Spread rest of batter on top. Bake at 400° for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.
Scalloped Eggplant
(Karen’s scribbled note: “My favorite!”)
2 medium eggplants
Salted water
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 stick butter, divided
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
24 saltine cracker squares, crumbled, divided
Peel eggplants and cut into 1-inch pieces. Boil in salted water until very tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain very well. Sauté onion in ¼ stick butter until tender. Mix onion-butter mixture with well-drained eggplant and let cool about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°.
Add beaten egg, cheese, salt and pepper and half of the cracker crumbs. Put in casserole dish (fluted quiche pan works well). Put remaining cracker crumbs on top and dot with remaining butter. Bake 1 hour or until very hot and crumbs are golden.
Note: Casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking. Do not add crumbs/butter topping until just before you bake it.
Central Market’s Tamale Stuffing
Karen’s note: “This is one of the easiest dressings to make and buy.”
24 cooked beef and pork tamales (husks removed)
4 cups 3-cheese blend (grated cheddar, mozzarella, and Jack cheeses)
28-oz. can tomatoes with diced green chilies
2 cups chopped onions
1 tsp granulated garlic
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp dark chili powder
1 to 3 tsp kosher salt, to taste
In a large bowl, crumble tamales by hand into bite-size pieces. (Do not use a mixer or food processor or the stuffing will be too dense.) Toss all the remaining ingredients and add the tamales. Place in a large greased baking pan or two 9-inch ovenproof dishes and bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes, until brown and hot throughout. (Serves 12)
Happy holidays from all of us to all our dear friends throughout the Lennar family. For more information about Lennar, your community or new homes in Dallas, TX, from Flower Mound to Little Elm and from Forney to Frisco, visit our Dallas-Fort Worth home on the web.
Santa Barbara, Calif. – November 2018 – For a limited time, Lennar LA/Ventura is offering a complimentary refrigerator on select homes at Pera and Mela in Santa Barbara. With this valuable incentive, there’s no better time than now to discover your dream home across two stunning collections showcasing thoughtful and modern designs and set within the amenity-rich Tree Farm masterplan. But you’ll find more than just beautiful new homes at Tree Farm. You’ll discover that enviable and coveted Coastal California lifestyle, so make your move and stop by the Welcome Home Center today!
“Pera and Mela present a wide range of residential choices and a rare opportunity to own a brand-new home in a heritage-rich community close to the coast, plus a wide selection of homes are available for quick move in, so you start the new year right,” said Ken Melvin, Division President for Lennar LA/Ventura. “Take advantage of this special offering available now and come out and find your dream home in a historical setting in glorious Santa Barbara that’s been reimagined for modern living.”
Mela is comprised of 30 triplex homes with three unique floorplans ranging in size from approximately 1,695 to 1,918 square feet of living space including two to three bedrooms, two bathrooms and starting from the low $800,000s. Pera is comprised of 44 court-yard style homes with three distinct floorplans ranging in size from approximately 1,571 to 2,143 square feet of living space including two to three bedrooms, two to three bathrooms and starting from the high $800,000s.
Find a home that meets all your family’s needs with exemplary designs fashioned for today’s lifestyles featuring bright and open living areas, upscale kitchens, sophisticated master suites, spacious secondary bedrooms, covered patios for outdoor living and much more.
When you’re not entertaining guests in your new home, explore the expansive amenities available for residents at Tree Farm, such as The Cavaletto Clubhouse. This multipurpose space features a full kitchen, fireplace, farmhouse-inspired tables and lounge-style seating area. A covered outdoor patio connected to the clubhouse showcases a shaded overhang, seating walls, large tables with built-in BBQ, stargazing lighting and breathtaking views. The patio also overlooks the property’s preserved trees, pastoral creek and local flora that give the masterplan its rich character. There’s also a community swimming pool featuring a large heated spa, chaise lounges for relaxation and restrooms with a shower, as well as a fitness center outfitted with state-of-the-art exercise equipment.
At Pera and Mela, an unmatched lifestyle awaits. Santa Barbara County’s small-town appeal and big-city amenities offer alluring opportunities, from boutique shopping right around the corner to star-studded hotspots in Los Angeles less than 95 miles away on the storied Highway 101. For families with kids, Tree Farm is part of one of Santa Barbara County’s most acclaimed school districts featuring the highly-rated Kellogg Elementary School, Goleta Valley Junior High and Dos Pueblos High School.
Prospective homeshoppers are encouraged to visit the Welcome Home Center located between Merida Drive and Tree Farm Lane in Santa Barbara. For more information, visit www.lennar.com or call 805-220-0926.
About Lennar
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation’s leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar’s Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title insurance and closing services for both buyers of Lennar’s homes and others. Lennar’s Rialto segment is a vertically integrated asset management platform focused on investing throughout the commercial real estate capital structure. Lennar’s Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. Previous press releases and further information about Lennar may be obtained at the “Investor Relations” section of Lennar’s website, www.lennar.com.
Marana, Ariz. – November 2018 – With only a few homes remaining at Lennar’s Boulder Pass at Dove Mountain, interested homeshoppers are encouraged to make their move and discover their dream home. Set within the prestigious Dove Mountain masterplan in the Town of Marana, this sophisticated community showcases a distinct collection of low-maintenance, single-story floorplans designed for the modern family with wonderful Everything’s Included® features and scenic views of the Tortolita Mountains. Remaining homes won’t last long, so visit the Welcome Home Center to tour the model today!
“Boulder Pass presents an incredible opportunity to own a brand-new home inside an amenity-rich and sought-after masterplan boasting lively amenities that embrace Marana’s rich desert scenery including trails and parks,” said Tom Gansheimer, Division President for Lennar Tucson. “New homes at Boulder Pass offer significant value with our Everything’s Included® program, plus experience thoughtful designs that will elevate your every day living including and our popular multigenerational Next Gen® floorplan.”
Find a home that meets your needs with four unique floorplans available at Boulder Pass ranging in size from approximately 1,870 to 2,856 square feet of living space including three to four bedrooms and two to three bathrooms starting from the mid $300,000s. Designed for today’s lifestyles, homes feature open-concept layouts that make entertaining easy, upscale kitchens, elegant master suites with spa-inspired bathrooms, spacious secondary bedrooms for the kids, covered patios for outdoor living, flexible spaces like game rooms per plan and much more.
The Oracle floorplan showcases Lennar’s innovative Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® design that provides a simple and convenient solution to multigenerational living. The design features a private suite attached to the main home that’s perfect for elderly parents, returning children, a home office or long-term guest. It includes its own private entrance, single-car garage, living area with kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom—everything they would need to live comfortably. This design allows multiple generations to live under one roof, so you can be together for the important moments in life.
Each home comes fully outfitted with a high level of upgrades and features through Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program. From stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, home automation technology, high-quality cabinetry and much more, all is included as standard and at no extra cost. Additionally, the program now features Lennar’s new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs to offer strong internet coverage in every room.
Boulder Pass will appeal to families of every type. Friendly people, top-rated schools, local amenities and an outstanding area for business are just a few of the reasons why the residents of Marana are proud of their local area.
Prospective homeshoppers are encouraged to visit the Welcome Home Center for model tours located at 14357 N. Desert Bloom Drive in Marana. Visit www.lennar.com/tucson or call 800-864-1055 for more details.
About Lennar
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation’s leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar’s Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title insurance and closing services for both buyers of Lennar’s homes and others. Lennar’s Rialto segment is a vertically integrated asset management platform focused on investing throughout the commercial real estate capital structure. Lennar’s Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. Previous press releases and further information about Lennar may be obtained at the “Investor Relations” section of Lennar’s website, www.lennar.com.
