9 Foods That You Probably Never Thought About Grilling

If you are tired of all of your old stand-bys when it comes to grilling, Isla Del Sol luxury condominiums at the Lake of the Ozarks has a few new ideas for you.  You've probably never even considered throwing a few of these on your grill, but once you give them a try, we think that you're going to love how they taste.    

1. Pizza

Pizza tastes awesome from the grill.  Place the flattened dough, brushed with a bit of olive oil, on the grill.  Once you get grill marks, remove it, add your toppings (to the cooked side), then place it back on the heat for a couple of minutes until the cheese is bubbly.  

2. Oysters

Place this delicious seafood on the grill, flat-side up, for about 5 minutes.  You will know they are done when the shells open up.  If the meat inside is hot, then they are ready to eat.  

3. Quesadillas

Just like with the pizza dough, brush on a bit of olive oil and place the tortilla on the grill.  Add your cheese and toppings, and once the cheese begins melting, fold the tortilla over with a spatula.  The melted cheese will seal it up nicely for you.    

4. Avocado

An avocado will pick up the delicious smoky flavor of a grill in just seconds. Cook for about 5 minutes.  A tasty way to finish them is to add a little salt, lime, and a drizzle of honey.  

5. Tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes on a skewer come out hot and juicier than ever.  These are perfect for a side alone, or you can add a few other veggies to the skewer and really tempt your taste buds.  

6. Bread

A nice, crusty loaf of bread tastes great with any meal, but grilling it steps it up another notch.  Brush on some olive oil, maybe rub on a bit of garlic or other seasoning, and grill for about 3 minutes or until lightly charred.  

7. Pound Cake

Slice it up, brush it with melted butter, grill it, and top with some fresh fruit or the next two items on our list for a yummy dessert.  

8. Peaches

Sliced peaches fresh off of the grill are incredible by themselves, but pair them with some ice cream and you'll be very happy.  

9. Watermelon

As the heat evaporates the water in this fruit, a caramelized exterior develops with a flavorful, juicy core.  You can add to the flavor with a sprinkle of salt and a squeeze of citrus.

There are a few main dishes, some sides, and couple of dessert options for you.  You can make an entire meal from this list, but if they look a little odd to you, maybe try one at a time.  There are still plenty of good days left to step out on your patio and fire up the grill.  Your Lake of the Ozarks waterfront condominium is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy any one of these unique dishes.  

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9 Fun Games To Play In The Pool

When the sun comes out and the weather is hot, hanging out in the pool is the best relief there is from the heat.  Our residents at the best luxury condominiums at the Lake of the Ozarks have a fabulous lakeside pool with fountains to enjoy all Summer long.  Simply swimming and laying out on the poolside sun deck are plenty of fun on their own, but here are 9 lively games to play at the pool when you want to have a little extra fun.

1. Marco Polo
This one is probably not new to you.  It's a classic.  One person in the pool is "It" and closes their eyes.  Their eyes must stay closed until they tag one of the players.  When It yells out "Marco," all of the players must answer with "Polo."  This is how It knows where to go to tag someone.  Players MUST answer every time, and swimming underwater is allowed.  The person tagged is the next It.  

2. Color Game
This time, It stands on the edge of the pool with their back to the players in the water.  All players are lined up along one wall, thinking of a color.  It calls out names of colors, and if a player's color is called, they must try to quietly and/or quickly get to the other side of the pool before being tagged.  It can only turn around when they hear a player leave the wall.  If It turns and no one has moved yet, It must turn back around and take one step further away from the pool.  The next It is the player that gets tagged.

3. Submarine Race
This is simply an underwater swimming race.  Each player is a "submarine," and when someone yells go, they race to a predetermined finish line by swimming under the surface of the water.

4. Treasure Hunt
This can be done with sinkable pool toys or actual coins as the "treasure."  All of the items are tossed into different areas of the pool.  When someone yells go, players dive to collect the most treasure.

5. Pool Dodgeball
Everyone divides into two teams and takes a side of the pool.  You can play with as many beach balls as you like.  Water balls can be used too, but they can hurt a little if full of water and thrown hard.  If a ball hits you, you are out and must leave the water.  You can only avoid being hit by dunking under water.  The last player to remain in the water wins the game for their team.

6. Duck Push
Each player gets a rubber ducky and lines up.  When go is yelled, they must get their duck to the other side of the pool without using their hands, feet, or putting the duck in their mouth. Players may blow the duck, use their foreheads, splash at it... whatever works.  The first to get their duck to the finish line wins.

7. Octopus Tag
The person designated as It stands in the middle of the pool.  They have only a specific area that they are allowed to move about in.  Players must go from wall to wall through It's area without being tagged.  Once they are tagged, they join hands with It, forming an "octopus." Every time someone is tagged, they join hands with the group until only two players are left. The first of these last two to get tagged is the new It.


8. Big Wave
For this game, you will divide into two teams.  A beach ball is placed in the center of the pool.  At go, both teams do whatever they can to get the ball through the opposite team's goal (or far wall) without touching it.  They can shoot it with water guns or make waves to get the ball moving.  Be warned, you WILL get splashed in this game!


9. Sponge Relay
This game is actually played out of the water, but near a pool is the best place because it is a very wet game.  Everyone is evenly divided into teams.  Each team has a bucket full of water at the front of their line, and an empty bucket at the end of the raceway.  Using a sponge, each team must take water from their bucket, race to the empty bucket, squeeze the water into it, and then race back to hand the sponge to the next player.  The first team to fill to a marked line on the far bucket wins.

The pool at Isla Del Sol

Hopefully that is enough pool fun to keep you busy for lots of enjoyable days in the water. Isla Del Sol residents have access not only to the amazing pool and sun deck, but a deck overlooking all of it, plus the beautiful lake all the way around our private island.  If you would like to talk to someone about living in the best waterfront condominiums at the Lake of the Ozarks, contact us at 573-552-8418 or visit our website to request more information.  

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Get To Know Your Neighbors

Getting to know your neighbors can make you feel more comfortable with your surroundings and open you up to people and experiences that you might not get a chance to have on your own.  The Lake of the Ozarks luxury condominiums at Isla Del Sol is a wonderful community full of great people, both full-time local residents and second-home weekenders. Tomorrow, May 30, is Neighbor Day, so here are a few ideas for you to easily get out and meet your neighbors.  These will work whether you live in our beautiful waterfront condominiums at the Lake of the Ozarks or any other neighborhood.    

Start with a wave and a smile

Even if you are a little shy, the easiest thing to do is to simply smile and wave a friendly hello from your front door.  This is a simple way to break the ice and let others know that you are approachable. A smile can brighten anyone's day and is quite often contagious.  You are much more likely to strike up a conversation with a happy person than with someone that looks cranky.  

Use local amenities

Get out and enjoy what your area has to offer.  You are bound to run into others that live close by.  Isla Del Sol Condominiums offers lots of amenities on our private island for residents to enjoy together.  Swim at the pool, take a daily walk or run around the paths, or even spend a little time fishing or just relaxing on the boat dock.  If you are a pet owner, meet others in the dog walking area.  This works for other communities too.  Visit a nearby park or shop local businesses close by.  People in your neighborhood will be there too.   

Throw a party

If you are an outgoing personality that enjoys entertaining, send an invitation to your neighbors to join you for a cocktail party or even a potluck.  You can host it at your home, a local bar or restaurant, a park, or by the pool.  A public spot might make it less intimidating for someone that you haven't met yet.   

Start a group or club

Do you have small children?  Start a playgroup for others with kids.  Do you love to read? Start a book club.  Strike up conversations with others when you are out and about.  You are bound to find similar interests with your neighbors, and many may be excited to meet and explore these interests further.  

Welcome new neighbors

Take the first step with people that are just moving in.  Send over a "welcome to the neighborhood" note or plate of baked goods.  Offer to show them the fun spots in the area.  If you make them feel welcome, you are one step closer making some new friends.

Be a good neighbor

Being friendly goes a long way, but if you are inconsiderate of the people living around you, all the smiles in the world may never work.  Don't take up their parking spaces.  Don't stay up super late at night making loud, disturbing noises. Basically, treat your neighbors the way you want to be treated.     

Try a few of these things, or come up with a few of your own.  Tomorrow simply saying "Happy Neighbor Day" is a perfect conversation starter.  If you let your neighbors know that you are open to a friendship, you have taken the first step in getting to know those living around you a little better.  At Isla Del Sol, we want all of our residents to feel welcome and comfortable in our private condominium paradise.  Every community can benefit from neighbors getting to know each other.      

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