BBF Farm Truck - May/June 2017

May - June 2017

pool opens

Summer is almost here, and the Brookberry Farm pool opens Memorial Day weekend! This year, the pool will have new furniture and will continue to be a fun summer gathering spot for Brookberry Farm neighbors.

Our community pool features a state-of-the art design and spectacular lake views. Designed with a swim team in mind as well as a zero entry area for small children, the Brookberry Farm pool includes plenty of covered and uncovered seating and a pavilion perfect for cookouts, picnics, birthday parties, and other gatherings with friends and neighbors.

Be sure to head down to the pool for some summer fun beginning this Memorial Day weekend.

Construction Update

There are a number of custom and spec homes under construction in Phase 5 of Brookberry Farm. Please welcome your new neighbors as they move into their new homes this year. Demand for homes at Brookberry Farm remains strong, and developers plan to continue the pace of construction during the rest of 2017.

Home under construction in The Village, Builder: Homes by Jonathan Lee

“The barn, clubhouse, pool, fitness center, tennis courts, and other amenities make Brookberry Farm very attractive to those exploring a new place to live,” Brookberry Farm developer Jim McChesney said.

“Phase 5 and the Village have been a huge success, and we’re pleased to announce that Phase 6 is slated to be available for construction beginning sometime this July.”

For more information about Brookberry Farm, including real estate opportunities, please visit BrookberryFarm.com.

LOCAL TREASURES

Old Salem Museums & Gardens Old Salem Museums & Gardens is a national treasure in our own backyard. Spring and summer are the perfect time to spend the day exploring everything that Old Salem has to offer while soaking in authentic history. Please take note of some upcoming special events at Old Salem Museums & Gardens, including: • Salem Band performances on May 30 and June 13 • Cobblestone Farmers Market on June 3, 10, 17 and 24 • Singing Sisters performances on June 17 and July 4

In case you are unfamiliar with the Singing Sisters, they are Old Salem’s Choral Ensemble and offer special Moravian music on select days throughout the year for ticketed guests.

In addition to the Singing Sisters July 4 performance, Old Salem offers a full day of activities for the whole family on July 4. Independence Day activities include a moving Naturalization Ceremony at 10 a.m. where candidates for US citizenship will take an oath of allegiance to become new citizens. The remainder of the day will feature patriotic music, early American games, fire engine demonstrations, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, and other fun activities for the whole family.

For more information about all the upcoming activities, visit OldSalem.org.

builder profile

Tate Rice Homes Father. Husband. Engineer. Builder. Like his clients, Tate Rice believes the foundation of a successful and fulfilling life is family. When off the jobsite, Tate may be found at home with his wife, Anna, and their three children, Will, Sally, and Ginny. As a dedicated husband and father, Tate knows that a home is just a house without a family. As an engineer and a builder, Tate’s passion for his own family drives him to build the finest homes for his clients.

Clients who choose Tate Rice as their homebuilder benefit from his engineering and construction expertise, experience, and collaborative approach. Tate is not new to the Triad. He’s been building and reinventing homes for families here for more than 10 years. He grew up in the Winston-Salem/Clemmons area and returned home shortly after earning his mechanical engineering degree from North Carolina State University.

Clients rely on and trust Tate’s engineering proficiency, knowledge of structural integrity, precise attention to detail, and well-developed project management skills, all necessary components to the complex process of building a home.

Collaborative efforts with his team of carefully selected Triad realtors, subcontractors, and designers help Tate and his clients carefully craft, build, remodel, and reinvent homes that are timeless. Clients frequently attribute Tate’s collaborative style to the success of their home building project and describe the process as a team effort and an enjoyable experience.

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Two Easy Summer Sides Summertime has arrived at Brookberry Farm!

The warm weather months are the perfect time to invite some friends and neighbors over for a casual meal. This month, The Farm Truck is featuring two easy sides.

Apple Bacon Coleslaw

Baked Potato Chip Nachos with Gorgonzola & Bacon

• 1/4 cup cider vinegar • 1 cup mayonnaise

• 2 large russet potatoes, sliced 1/8 inch thin

• 3 chives, minced

• 1/3 cup honey

• 1-2 teaspoons olive oil or use olive oil spray

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

• 1-2 ounces Monterey jack cheese, shredded

• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

• 1/4 pulp free orange juice

• 1-2 ounces gorgonzola cheese, crumbled • 3 slices bacon,precooked and chopped

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Wash and dry the potatoes.

• Using a mandolin set to a 1/8 inch, slice the potatoes and place on a clean dish towel or paper towels to drain moisture. Shred the jack cheese and chop the gorgonzola if necessary.

• Toss the potatoes with the olive oil and place the slices on a cooking rack placed in a baking sheet (allows for better baking). Bake the potatoes about 20 minutes or until starting to brown a bit.

Meanwhile, chop up the bacon and set aside.

• Scatter the jack cheese on the potatoes followed by the gorgonzola cheese and bacon. Bake another 3-4 minutes, just to melt the cheese.

• Remove from the oven, top with chives.

• 1/2 juice from fresh lemon • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper • 1 small Fennel shredded • 1 medium cabbage, cored, shredded • 1/2 pack of bacon fried crispy then broken up into small pieces • 1 bunch scallions, thinly slice 1/2 cup finely minced parsley leaves, optional • 4 firm apples, peeled, cored and shredded

Combine ingredients in a large bowl and let sit in the fridge overnight. Mix well before serving.

Top 1o Perennials for a Colorful Garden

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Long-blooming perennials make life easy for gardeners who crave color all summer.

To be sure, through careful selection and planning, continuous sequence of bloom can be achieved using a multitude of plants that flower for a brief time. But having perennial flowers that bloom all summer gives us more room for error. Just plant these workhorses in a place where they will be happy and let them do the work for you.

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by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty for Brookberry Farm residents.

Here are a few of those “workhouse” perennials that would look beautiful in your Brookberry Farm yard:

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Lavender

For more information and advice about perennials with a proven track record in our area, please visit your favorite local gardening center. Then sit back and enjoy the blooms for the rest of the summer!

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• Garden Phlox • Stella de Oro • Shasta Daisy • Perennial Salvia • Russian Sage Garden Phlox • Yarrow • Lavender • Ice Plant • Coneflower • Moonbeam Coreopsis Coneflower

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