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A Fun, Quick & Healthy Snack!

If you are feeling too guilty to cheat on your diet and your taste buds are craving a sweet treat, we have the perfect solution for you! This tasty delightful treat has the whole package - it's healthy, fun to make and delicious . Whether you need a snack to go with your morning coffee or a sweet treat after dinner, these strawberry oatmeal bars will satisfy you. Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees and place a piece of parchment paper into a 8x8 baking pan – Make sure the paper covers the outside of the pan for easier removal Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, ginger & salt in a bowl. Pour the melted butter into the bowl and mix until it becomes clumpy. Set ½ of the mixture aside and press the remaining into the baking pan Distribute the strawberries into two even piles. Take one pile and sprinkle them across the pan. You will then lightly cover the layers in cornstarch, lemon juice and ½ tablespoon of sugar Sprinkle the remaining strawberries and oat mixture into the pan Bake for 35-40 min or until golden Let the bars cool – To speed this process up, you can place them in the fridge Preparing the glaze: Mix together the sugar, vanilla and milk in a bowl until it creates a liquid consistency Pull the bars out of the baking pan and cut them into smaller pieces Pour the glaze over the bars and ENJOY !

Useful Tips for Apartment Living!

Utilizing your living space to its full potential is sometimes hard! Luckily at Hanover Northgate you have gorgeous fit and finishes throughout your apartment, but where do you go from there? Well you’re in luck because here are some great Apartment Living Tips to make life easy! When furnishing your apartment buy furniture that will make the space appear even bigger! At most furniture stores they sell furniture that is classified as small space furniture or apartment sized furniture! These are normally more compact furniture and made to utilize the space! Use the above picture to find some inspiration! When organizing your kitchen make sure to utilize all the amazing storage space your Hanover Northgate kitchen has to offer, like our deep cabinetry, pantry style cabinets and abundance of counter space! Buy some kitchen organization systems for your pans, plates and anything else! And to make your kitchen more streamlined don’t hesitate to buy some glass storage containers to put in baking needs, pastas or anything else that can be stored in those containers! Remember organization is key! Decorate your apartment the way you want! Make sure to get paintings and photos that make it feel like home! Utilize our wonderful built in shelving or desks that you may have in your apartment to show off those Knick-knacks that you’re proud of! Buy some plants to put through your apartment to bring in some of the outdoors in! If you’re looking for some low maintenance plant options for apartments, Snake Plants, Peace Lilies and Z Plants are some great easy plants to take care off! These are just some of the few tips to make your new Hanover apartment feel like home!

Oakland's First Friday

As many of our residents know Oakland has a thriving cultural scene. Oakland’s First Friday is a prime example and exploration of what the city has to offer. Plus, First Friday is conveniently located 1 block from Hanover Northgate! This immersive art and community experience provide visibility to local artists, culinary artisans, live musical performers, poets and more. Where: On Telegraph Ave. from W. grand to 27 th St When: First Friday of each month from 5:00-9:00PM In 2006 an art collective known as the Art Murmur began holding monthly gallery showings. With a large growth in attendance, as well as increased interest in vendor participation this showcase turned into what we now know today as Oaklands First Friday! As of 2013 this event is produced by the Koreatown Oakland Community Benefit District (KONO), a 501©3 nonprofit organization. Mission Our mission is to serve as an incubator for small entrepreneurs, a platform for local performers and artists, a driver of economic activity for brick-and-mortar businesses as well as mobile food and arts-and-crafts vendors, and a free, family-friendly, inclusive gathering of all of Oakland’s communities. The festival has helped drive Oakland’s resurgence as an arts destination and serves a critical function as one of a diminishing number of affordable venues for Oakland artists and performers to connect with their community. Vision We strive to be the premier Oakland First Fridays Event as the epicenter for the community to come together to celebrate, sustain & support the arts. First Friday is a great event for all ages, to enjoy the food, arts and cultural scene plus many interactive activities for the youth. You can volunteer, as well as become a vendor yourself!