Did You Miss This? All Stop And Stare! Found In "Staten Island's" Historic Richmondtown !

While traveling through "Staten Island's" Historic Richmondtown, I was compelled to stop my car. Before me were dozens of green 6 inch fruits dropping from a 30-40ft. tree.

This was amazing, and what is more amazing is the tree's history!

This wonderous tree is an Osage Orange or Hedge Apple tree. The Osage Orange was the first tree Lewis and Clark sent back east from

St. Louis during their expedition. Lewis and Clark's expedition yielded the Osage Orange tree ( named after the Osage Indian tribe.)

Believed to have grown from slips, Lewis sent to President Jefferson.

The Indians utilized the Osage tree's oak strong hickory tough wood for their hunting bows.

The non-edible fruit contains a chemical that repels many insects. The green-yellow wrinkled ball can be up to 6 inches in diameter.

The fruit smells like the rind of an orange.

I was thrilled to find in "Staten Island's" Historic Richmondtown  this splendid tree !

While floral designing on 5th Ave. in NYC. this time of the year ( when the female osage bears her fruit) I would have the splendor of

designing with this unusual unique fruit!

Embracing mother nature on Staten Island is a naturalist's field day!  Explore the Island and enjoy nature's splendor .

Staten Island is a fabulous place to live! 

www.richmondtownstatenisland.com             www.osageorange.com

Posted via email from Holly Wiesner Olivieri , The Staten Island Real Estate Resource

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Looks And Feels Like An Italian Villa ? Staten Island's "NORTH SHORE" ?

 Celebrate the fabulous Tuscan Garden on Staten Island's "NORTH SHORE"  at  Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Gardens.

  I didn't miss the opportunity to celebrate" ExpoItalia" at Snug Harbor Cultural Center this weekend.

The 1 acre garden is modeled after the Villa Gamberaia, a 16th century garden outside of Florence Italy.

Designed by Milan based landscape architect Enrica Buccioni.

While touring this wonderous garden,we were treated to authentic gnocchi ( potatoe dumpling) .

This cuisine was created by the Port Richmond High School Culinary Department.

Delicious... yummmmm  . These future chefs did an awesome job!    There was wine tasting ....from the Tuscany region of Italy, Excellent !

 Music was flowing as we were treated to an authentic Italian feast within the fabulous garden attraction.

Definitely a wonderful attraction for Staten Island's "NORTH SHORE" community is the new Tuscan Garden.

A product of more than 30 years of development and restoration, Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden is proof that

hardwork,dedication and perseverance reap wonderous results!   Take time out of your busy day to enjoy life's simple pleasures .

Definitely have it include a visit to the new Tuscan Garden on Staten Island's "NORTH SHORE" !

Posted via email from Holly Wiesner Olivieri , The Staten Island Real Estate Resource

Have You Seen This? Check it out ! On Staten Island's "NORTH SHORE".

Welcome the fabulous fall weather.... pumpkins, mum plants and autumn harvest.

With that thought I traveled over to Gerardi's Farm Market, located on the "NORTH SHORE" of Staten Island in New Brighton. As I was greeted by Fran and Christina Gerardi, I was surrounded by amazing produce, plants and pumpkins.

The Gerardi family of Enzo, Fran, Vinny and Christina run a business filled with ownership pride. They supply Staten Island with top quality

fresh produce, fruits and plants. Enzo brings much of his produce from his 41 acre farm, located in Vineland New Jersey. His farm produces corn, tomatoes, apples, plums,

sweet potatoes and lettuce. Other produce comes from Hunts Point, California and various parts of the world.

Neighboring farms in New Jersey supplement Enzo's daily inventory of top quality produce.

Staten Island's "NORTH SHORE" community embraces this wonderful family run Farmer's market.

I suggest  when visiting Staten Island stop by  Gerardi's Farmer's Market ..... Located on 561 Richmond Terrace, phone # 718-727-7787

Tell the Gerardi's Holly sent you!

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Posted via email from Holly Wiesner Olivieri , The Staten Island Real Estate Resource

"The Real Housewives Of New Jersey" Love This! Found On Staten Island's "NORTH SHORE" Community !

This  Saturday I enjoyed a delicious cake tasting at The Cake Artist . Located on Staten Island's "NORTH SHORE" community.

I was greeted by the charismatic chef, owner of this unique bakery Vincent Buzzetta.

The bakery showcased a fabulous display of Vincent's eclectic and unique award winning cake designs. One cake in particular caught my eye, it incorporated beautiful red roses, lush purple grapes, glistening gold tassels, realistic zebra print and an elaborate black top hat. 

Intricate lush rose petals were gently flowing around the gorgeous towered cake.

 This fabulous cake was especially designed for a photo shoot at Caroline Manzo's house, of "The Real Housewives Of New Jersey".

 

Vincent himself will be featured on his own reality show. The new show will be presented on WE t.v. titled "Staten Island Cakes".

This spectacular bakery is located on Staten Island's "NORTH SHORE" community !

Looking for a unique cake experience? Check it out at www.thecakeartistnyc.com

  I highly suggest visting Vincent at " The Cake Artist"  tell him Holly sent you !

Posted via email from Holly Wiesner Olivieri , The Staten Island Real Estate Resource

Smells Good and Feels Good ! Check out What I Found On Staten Island's "NORTH SHORE" Community !

This weekend was a blend of work, leisure and fabulous weather here on Staten Island's "NORTH SHORE".

In my travels I came across a church fair... thinking I saw a sign that said soup shoppe. I decided to stop and check it out. I was pleasantly surprised to see Tottenville Soap Shoppe selling their hand-made 100% all natural soaps and lotions at the church fair on

Staten Island's "NORTH SHORE".

Speaking to owner creator Theresa Incarbone I learned that this fabulous product is made here on Staten Island.

The fragrance was intoxicating and luring me in .. the vast varities of hand made soaps were displayed in large bars. 

 I decided on Ginger-Orange scrub, which was cut and nicely packaged for me as I viewed a photo albumn on how this fine

product is produced.

Theresa informed me of her new fragrance "South Shore", which is a blend of rose, musk, patcholi. Certainly delightful to smell!

I suggested to Theresa... where is the " NORTH SHORE" fragrance?  She informed  me it is in the works!

This new found simple pleasure is produced with pride here on Staten Island . Definitely check it out at www.tottenvillesoap.com

Tell Theresa .. Holly sent you!

Posted via email from Holly Wiesner Olivieri , The Staten Island Real Estate Resource