Do You Feel Nuts ? Could Be The Stink In Staten Island's "Silver Lake" North Shore Community !

Running through beautiful Silver Lake Park located in "Staten Island's" North Shore community is a great way to focus and reflect . 

The Park's treasures include a tennis court, golf course, vineyards, baseball field, dog run, tot park and a splendid reservoir and lush Fall  landscape.

While gazing at all the beautiful vibrant leaves laying on the ground a sudden strong odor of old cheese or vomit was in the air.

This smell was disturbing on such a fabulous day!   The odor was in the area of a fantastic  30-40 golden yellow tree.    A  woman was 

searching for something under this golden tree. I was curious to know what she was looking for , and decided to stop and chat.

The bold golden tree is the Ginkgo biloba.The sweet lady hidden under her jacket was seeking out the magical medicinal fruit nut which the tree bears this time of year. The woman was a wonderful source of information for the Ginkgo and didn't want her face in my camera.

In order to bear fruit there must be a male and female tree looking at each other she stated. The female Ginkgo  biloba bears the fruit nut.

The strong odor is from the fleshy outer skin of the fruit. This fruit is very popular among Chinese and Korean cultures for its medicinal purposes. When harvesting this fruit the fleshy skin must be removed by covering your hands with plastic gloves. The skin is very allergic to the juice of the Ginkgo fruit and avoid contact at all costs.  Rinse the fruit with water, then heat the nut fruit in a frying pan until it cracks open. Inside is the medicinal nut that you eat. I was told not to eat more than 10 a day. The hidden nut is heathly eating for your lungs, blood circulation, memory and overall health.

Staten Island's Silver Lake area has a variety of housing. Whether you desire a Victorian mansion, pristine colonial, condo or  apartment. The search for housing is as diverse as the community. The Silver Lake area located on Staten Island's North Shore is located west of Grymes Hill. Silver Lake's community is a short distance to downtown St.George and the Staten Island Ferry. There are plenty of buses accessible on the main roads of Victory Blvd., Forest Ave., and Castleton Ave. I suggest Stopping to chat with Staten Island's wonderful diverse residents. I love Learning about a new culture and embracing all Staten Island's North Shore has to offer. You will not be disappointed !

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Staten Island's "NORTH SHORE" Community WESTERLEIGH -See What Just Sold !

Happy Seller, happy buyers make for a great day in Staten Island's  Westerleigh "NORTH SHORE" community ! This 2 family fixer-upper located in the heart of Westerleigh was owned by a war veteran.

Apropos for today- Veteran's Day the sale day of this colonial home! 

The new owner's will renovate and bring new life to this 1920 colonial home, adorned with chestnut floors and trim.

Chestnut trees beautified many Staten Island streets in the early 1900's.

A blight took over this fabulous tree. Less and less Chestnut trees were seen adorning Staten Island streets.

Valued for its strength and rot resistance, the timber was prized by woodworkers.

Local homeowners  know the beautiful woodwork in their home is due to the chestnut blight.

 

The Westerleigh neighborhood gained much local attention for the abundance of patriotic decorations

adorned on its homes in the aftermath of Sept.11,2001 attacks.

 

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Living Life To The Fullest ? Make It Happen On Staten Island's "North Shore" !

Have you ever desired to learn the Italian language ? Now that desire can happen on 

STATEN ISLAND'S North Shore- Grymes Hill at CASA  BELVEDERE  "house with a beautiful view".

Located on Howard Aveue  this fabulous historic landmark purchased in 2008 for 3.6 million has been restored .

Situated on 3 acres atop of Grymes Hill with spectacular views of the New York City Harbor.

The Italian Cultural Foundation of New York seeks to preserve and celebrate the heritage of Italy by

promoting Italian language, arts, literature, history, fashion and cuisine. 

Embrace the culture and traditions of Italy on STATEN ISLAND'S "North Shore".

 

Across the street from "Casa Belvedere" is Notre Dame Academy.

A private Catholic Academy for girls and young women pre K-through Grade 12. Located on 13 acres of beautiful campus

 on top of splendid Grymes Hill.

Grymes Hill is situated on a hill. Major Charles Howard built many of the earliest homes. His name survives in Howard Ave.

The hills main street  is named Howard Ave.

 

 Much of Grymes Hill consists of private homes but also includes Grymes Hill apartments constructed in the late 1940's.

Grymes Hill is the second highest point on Staten Island.

Staten Island  is definitely a place to live life at its fullest ! Come visit and enjoy all Staten has to offer.

 

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