Central Union Mission Canned Food Drive

Join us!
Jefferson Marketplace donates non-perishable foods to help feed the hungry at the Central Union Mission.
Donation dates 10/1/15 -10/31/15
Donation box is located in the leasing office
For questions, please contact management at 202-462-1550

The Newest Member to Jefferson Marketplace

Welcome home Lincoln!

End of Summer Soiree was “Shawsome”

Thank you to every resident who came out and enjoyed themselves. The Karaoke was a hit and truly hilarious!!!! JMP's very own DJ Spider did his thing. Stay tuned for our next karaoke event this month in honor of Oktoberfest!!!!!

Mid Century Modern Furniture at Millennium Decorative Arts

Love the vintage style of the 40s, 50s, and 60s? Decorate your apartment with furnishings from Millennium Decorative Arts in Washington DC. Forget IKEA, and go for the real deal — invest in pieces with warm woods and sleek designs that will make your home office just as chic as the set of Mad Men. This D.C. used furniture shop specializes in mid-century modern pieces in excellent condition. Customers agree that the prices are very reasonable, and the service is always friendly.

Millennium Decorative Arts
1528 U Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 483-1218
www.millenniumdecorativearts.com
www.yelp.com/biz/millennium-decorative-arts-washington

Love Home Canning? Read These Food Safety Tips!

Home canning is a delicious food trend that’s seen quite a comeback in recent years, and it makes a great way to use up fresh produce before it has a chance to spoil. Here are a few safety tips that will help you to can your fruits and veggies safely.

  1. Be aware of the safety hazards. Many first-time home canners don’t realize that there are deadly food poisonings associated with incorrect canning methods. Botulism is the most common one, and it comes from a bacteria found in soil that produces a toxin when sealed in a jar. Luckily, there are preventative measures to kill these bacteria before canning.
  2. Throw out your old canning recipes. Those old family canning techniques are likely a botulism risk waiting to happen. Keep up with the latest techniques to keep yourself and your family safe.
  3. Don’t stray from the recipe. Canning recipes aren’t just created to preserve the taste of your foods; they’re also meant to protect you against illness. Resist the urge to add extra herbs or a pinch more sugar, as this can threaten the pH levels in your jar.
  4. Use a pressure canner. In recent years, it’s become apparent that the only way to stay completely safe while canning meats or low-acid vegetables is by using a pressure canner. This heats the food to 240 degrees Fahrenheit, a temperature that can only be reached in a pressure canner.

Don’t Botch It: Home Canning Safety Tips [Home Food Safety]
Home Canning: Keep Your Family Safe! [FoodSafety.gov]
Home Canning and Botulism [CDC]
Safety Tips for Home Canning [About.com]

Minibar: One of Washington’s Most Unique Dining Experiences

Despite its casual-sounding name, D.C.'s Minibar is anything but a place to grab a burger and a beer. It’s actually the most exclusive eatery in Washington, where patrons scramble for months to get reservations for a seating at the restaurant’s six-foot bar. If you get a coveted spot, prepare to be served 25 or so mini-courses of unrivaled culinary inspiration. The restaurant is a product of the gastronomic inventiveness of Chef Jose Andres, who combines tastes, textures, and temperatures in a way that defies description, but is sure to amaze your palate. Minibar is located inside America Eats Tavern. At $150 a person, not including drinks, it’s an experience worth the price.

Minibar
America Eats Tavern
405 8th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 393-0812

New Facebook Sweepstakes! Enter to Win an iPad Mini!

To enter the Sweepstakes, visit our Facebook Page and then look for the Sweepstakes tab (image shown below) located on our Facebook Page to enter. Sweepstakes ends October 31, 2015. We suggest you like our page to keep informed about future sweepstakes and community happenings.

For mobile users, click here to enter.

Happy Labor Day!

Wishing everyone a happy and relaxing Labor Day!

Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens

Just a short drive from the Maryland border, the Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens is a place of respite and learning in Washington, D.C.. And best of all, you can come into the park by land or sea! Take the Metro and get off at the Deanwood stop on the Orange Line. Or canoe down the Anacostia River Water Trail, but be prepared – your arrival and departure are determined by the tides. Then, take in the beauty! Come at 7 a.m. to see a fantastic sunrise. Yoga and tai chi aficionados use the tranquil atmosphere to go through their paces. Parents bring their kids to commune with nature. Take your time – this is a place of quiet contemplation. Enjoy the wildlife sightings and the fragrance wafting from the water gardens. Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens is open every day year round except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
1550 Anacostia Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 426-6905

www.nps.gov/keaq/index.htm
www.yelp.com/biz/kenilworth-park-and-aquatic-gardens-washington

The Hamilton: Casual American Food in a Classy Atmosphere

The Hamilton is a great place to get casual American food in a classy atmosphere. Come for lunch and enjoy one of DC’s best burgers, patties are from locally-raised, grass-fed beef. Try The Hamilton Burger with house cured bacon, a fried egg, and Vermont cheddar cheese. Another crowd pleaser is the beef brisket sandwich topped mac and cheese, cole slaw and fired onions. Dinner favorites are the Atlantic Salmon salad and the Nantucket bay scallops linguine. If these suggestions weren’t enough, The Hamilton even has a sushi bar, with half price happy hour every day from 3-6 p.m. The bar menu has just as many options with over 20 beers on tap and a great wine list. The large space has many unique features, like private booths with doors. Oak wood paneling and white linens throughout give this place a grand, yet warm feel. The lower level is a music venue where you can enjoy a show, check their website for upcoming events.

The Hamilton
600 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 787-1000
www.thehamiltondc.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-hamilton-washington

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