Thursday, July 7, 2016

Illinois: Kitchen Tours at Villa St Benedict

Chef Jeremy took groups of residents on their first kitchen tour. He started off by showing them the fresh produce he had just picked up from the Green Earth Institute Farm which included purple haze carrots, candied striped beets, snow peas, garlic scape, tri-colored swiss chard, and red romaine lettuce. The residents are looking forward to seeing these vegetables in upcoming menu items. Jeremy then took them around the kitchen to explain what we did in each area including how their orders came in and were executed, how the dish area worked, and where they prep certain food items. They were very intrigued by the whole scene and how much they did not know about what the chefs did to make their meals. Everyone had a great time with their newfound knowledge of food service and now have a greater respect for all that we do!

Liz Blume
Hospitality Manager
Villa St. Benedict

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Illinois: Newcomers Dinner at Westminster Place

On June 27th, we held our quarterly assisted living newcomers' dinner at Westminster Place.  Carol Tatarowicz, Director of Marketing for the Highlands, and Chef Kyle planned the beautiful evening for five new residents and fourteen board members.  The theme for this evening was "Summer Nights."  The dinner started with wine and conversation and ended with a "Night Cap," drunken Michigan blueberries, butter crumble and torched meringue.  The new residents who have moved in within the last year were thrilled with menu and ambiance of the entire meal.  Carol and the residents look forward to the next dinner in September.

FIRE STARTER grilled jumbo shrimp | cocktail sauce | lemon caviar

QUICK REFRESH watermelon gazpacho | micro basil

HOT & READY wilted spinach | charred tomatoes | brioche croutons | hot bacon vinaigrette | manchego cheese | local greens

MIDDLE OF THE  ROAD Bourbon peach sorbet

MIDNIGHT SURF broiled lobster | braised beef short rib | smoked parsnip risotto | Parmesan dust | toasted edamame

NIGHT CAP drunken Michigan blueberries | butter crumble | meringue

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Michigan: AMITL at Gilbert Residence

 
The Gilbert Residence had its best turn out so far, with our Meal in the Life Social.  We had Crab Cakes with Mango Salsa, Sweet Potato and Banana Casserole, Plantain Chips, Tropical Fruit Salad, Rum Pineapple Upside down and topped it off with a Tropical Punch.
The following week we did our meal and it was a huge success!  BBQ Rum Ribs, Jamaican Jerk Salmon, Rice and Gandules, Pomegranate Glazed Carrots, Sweet Island Brussels and Spanish Style Rice Pudding....... Yum! What a good time.
      
Teresa Clark
Director of Dining Services
Morrison Community Living
Gilbert Residence