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The Best Pizza Party Spots Near Puyallup

May is here, which means were a little more into the thick of spring. While theres plenty to do this month, its also noteworthy to mention that its also National Pizza Party Month. Having a pizza party isnt just for grade-schoolers. Below, weve decided to outline a few of the best places in town to grab a slice with family or friends this month for the residents of our Canyon Park apartments in Puyallup. Cloverleaf Tacomas Cloverleaf, not to be confused with the movie with a half-similar name by J.J. Abrams, has a charm to it that shouldnt be overlooked. With a familiar and nostalgic interior style that comes straight from the 1950s, locals are a big fan of their thin crusts squashed thin by hand and their delightfully greasy toppings. You can either build your own or try one of their speciality pizzas, like their monster that features all the meat, their breakfast pizza, the bacon cheeseburger pizza, or the hearty veggie. Theyve also got plenty of microbrew on tap and feature a banquet room for genuine pizza parties. You can learn more about them over here and look through their menu here . Abella Pizzeria Tacomas Abella Pizzeria is a beautiful, pint-sized thing. For locals that are looking for piping hot, fresh pizza pies, this neighborhood fixture needs to make your list. Whether youre in search of a tasty Hawaiian or a taco pizza known as the Spanish Fiesta adorned with Anaheim peppers, theres a little something for everyone here. The pesto and artichoke pizza and their lasagna are also pretty noteworthy. Because of the size of the place, youll want to try to duck in before or after their rush. But they also offer delivery or carry-out in case you want to take it back home and have your pizza party there. You can read more about them and explore their menu over here .

Mediterranean Diet Month Means Trying New Recipes

May is definitely not without its umbrella of exciting almost-summer happenings in and around town. This month is also home to Mediterranean Diet Month and even a full day dedicated to the celebration of hummus. To take advantage of both occasions, you have the option of either making something for yourself or going out to eat at a nearby restaurant. In our last post, we highlighted relevant restaurants you can try this month; today, wed like to share some recipes residents of our Canyon Park apartments in Puyallup can try at home. Creative Hummus Recipes Roasted Garlic Kale Hummus Hummus on its own is already pretty flavorful as both a spread for pitas and a dip for your favorite crackers, chips, or veggies. But adding some roasted garlic, along with all the hearty vitamins that come with kale as a superfood, is a great way to spruce up your everyday hummus. The extra kick of lemon doesnt hurt, either. Overall, this recipe should only take about thirty minutes to make. You can find what youll need to make it happen over here . Feta Cheese & Avocado Hummus Really, adding avocado to anything usually makes sense. While avocado and hummus might not be the first thing that comes to mind, it should be after you whip up this tasty delight. The recipe in question benefits from the strong taste of feta, the healthy fats in avocado, and the fits-right-in taste of lime. Not to be outdone, this only takes about ten minutes to make. You can find everything youll need to make it, along with a step-by-step, by heading over yonder. Roasted Jalapeno & Lime Hummus Last but not least is a hummus blend that satisfies those tastebuds that love a healthy dose of spicy. You can adjust how many roasted jalapenos you add to the mix based on your comfort level the recipe gives a helpful guide to whats right. Just when the heat might seem to be too much, the creaminess of the hummus and cool lime kick in to save the day. The minced cilantro is also a nice touch. The recipe doesnt include a time estimate, but theres some simple work to be done in roasting the jalapenos and letting it cool. Just remember not to wipe your eyes while youre prepping everything. You can find what youll need for the recipe over here .

Mediterranean Diet Month Means Trying New Local Restaurants

May is certainly not lacking for different nearly-summer events in the community. This month is also home to Mediterranean Diet Month, and even yes, really Hummus Day. To celebrate both occasions, you have the option of either whipping something up yourself, or going out to eat at a nearby restaurant. In two posts, well highlight some recipes you can try at home, and relevant restaurants that residents of our Canyon Park apartments in Puyallup can try out this month. Mediterranean Restaurants Near Puyallup: Mediterranean Gyro Grill Federal Ways Mediterranean Gyro Grill has some pretty glowing reviews online and by word-of-mouth for a reason. Whether youre looking for a place that does beef shwarma the justice it deserves, have been craving chicken souvlaki, want to try their gyro pizza, or need to chow down on some baklavas, you cant really go wrong with their fan-favorite menu. Almost everyone says its good enough to make the short drive worth it every time. With top customer service, a friendly environment, and even a noteworthy and refreshing mint tea, we highly recommend trying this place at least once. You can find more information about their location and menu over here . Greek Cafe Lakewoods Greek Cafe is another place that can satisfy your across-the-seas cravings. Whether youre looking for a place that serves up a mean baba ganoush, tzatziki, and hummus, or just want to try their well-seasoned lamb, this is the perfect place to come for a sit-down experience or to call in an order to take home. Gyro portions are pretty big here for the price, and most customers noted that they leave with a takeout box. This is a clean restaurant thats a stellar alternative to the round-the-clock diners in the area. Come with an empty stomach thats got enough room for their hand-made pizza or mountain of fries that come with their gyros. You can browse photos of their signature dishes over yonder .

Showing Some Local Love to Mother Earth

April is home to an entire day that celebrates the earth, and even a day dedicated to planting trees in cities and parks. So it shouldnt come as much of a surprise that there are plenty of ways in the community to get involved and help keep things as clean and preserved as they deserve to be. Below, weve highlighted a few of the different ways residents of our Canyon Park apartments in Puyallup can spend some time with nature. Earth Day Extravaganza Saturday, April 16th, 12PM 4PM Tacoma Nature Center is providing this event, for anyone and everyone ages five and up, as an opportunity to get to know the different ways you can take care of the environment and community around you and beyond. Youll learn to be a better steward to our surroundings in big and small everyday ways. For the uninitiated, the nature center in town is a seventy-one acre nature preserve that encompasses and includes Snake Lake, wetlands, and forest areas. Expect to learn more about local birds, plants, and other animals, including an observation beehive. You can get more details about the event here and learn more about the nature center over here . Parks Appreciation Day Saturday, April 23rd, 9AM 12PM Do something good for the earth is the tagline for this event, and the draw this annual community event has from year to year supports that guiding mantra in impressive ways. On average, thousands of volunteers show up on this day to help give a much-needed makeover to local parks. Whether its trimming tree limbs, combing local beaches, or planting fresh new flowers and trees, any effort here makes a difference throughout the year in protecting nature and helping preserve its beauty that adds so much to the aesthetic and approachable nature of all of Pierce County. Volunteer groups of nine or fewer can show up at the beginning of the event to register, but any groups of ten or more should plan on pre-registering so different parks can plan accordingly. You can find more information about the event and which cities are participating over here .

Refreshing Pacific Northwestern Spring Picnic Ideas Contd

April is kind-of-sort-of the real first full month of spring weather in the pacific northwest, which means that the weather is finally conducive to a picnic under your favorite shady tree in a nearby park, or on the hood of your car at a scenic outlook in town, or on a bench beside the picturesque coast. Wherever your favorite place to enjoy an outdoor meal with family or friends, youll need some new recipes to try out when the sustained sun and clear skies show up. Below, we get you started with some creative picnic ideas. Cornish Pasties Really, this recipe asks a pretty straightforward question to stomachs around the world whats not to love about a buttery and flaky pastry holding together tender and juicy meat and robust vegetables? With a bit of seasoned steak, grilled onions, potatoes, and rutabaga, its hard to find anything not to love. Though the prep time is a little longer for these, theyre definitely worth the work. You can find the walkthrough for these savory wonders over yonder . Summertime Sun Tea The second question you need to answer is whats a picnic without a spring-y drink in tow? Take advantage of the natural sunlight and let this cold-brewed tea bring out a less harsh and more smooth steep. While the recipe itself doesnt commit to any specific fruit and tea pairing, it does give a pretty extensive list of things that work well. Whether youre in the mood for pitted cherries and lemon with a black tea, something more tropical like mango and ginger with oolong, or cucumber and mint with green tea, youll be happy with whatever you choose. Find the whole list and how to make it happen over here . Mini Cherry Pies Last but not least is dessertand boy do these mini cherry pies not disappoint. With a pretty straightforward list of ingredients and a size thatll easily fit in any nooks or crannies leftover in your picnic basket, its hard to make excuses for why you wouldnt want to take these with you. Youll find everything you need to make the crust and filling over here .

Refreshing Pacific Northwestern Spring Picnic Ideas

April is the first full month of spring in the Pacific Northwest, which means that the weather is more ripe for a picnic under your favorite tree in your favorite park, or on the hood of your car at your favorite overlook, or along the coast. Wherever your favorite place to enjoy an outdoor meal with family or friends, youll need some new recipes to try out to make the most of sunny days. Below, we get you started with some creative picnic ideas. Spicy Cucumber Salad Theres obviously something to the saying as cool as a cucumber, and this recipe adds a bit of a kick that makes that sentiment more true than ever when it comes to picnic foods. And the streamlined nature of this tangy and zesty recipe is perfect for anything on-the-go. In five minutes, youll be able to mix together chili garlic paste, cilantro, rice vinegar, sugar, sea salt, cucumber, and red onion. To find the exact measurements and the step-by-step, you can head over here . Spring Greens Soup + Parsnip Fries Perhaps its a bit meta to be eating spring greens while youre surrounded by the same in a picnic park, but maybe thats what makes this dish so great. With the sometimes chilly snaps that can show up uninvited to any Pacific Northwestern event, having a warm mason jar of soup is the perfect way to keep yourself shielded against any residual cold. Broccoli, watercress, spinach, and other greens come together for the soup, and the parsnip fries just need a bit of coconut oil, soy sauce, and chia seeds to come out just right. Youll find what you need to make this one over yonder. Mason Jar Asian Salad This crunchy over-the-seas idea makes a memorable mark with a peanut sauce dressing. And, yet again, the mason jar idea makes it easier and less messy than ever to take from your apartment to the park or the coast. The recipe calls for romaine lettuce, broccoli slaw, sliced cucumbers, and maybe even some chicken and roasted peanuts. From there, all you need to make is the dressingwhich uses peanut butter as a base and a few other simple ingredients. Find out how to make both by scrolling halfway down the page here .