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Christmas Lunch at Hall Towers 2023

Leila, who is one of the BC Housing coordinators at Burnaby Neighbourhood House, invited me Chef Kar to prepare the Christmas Lunch at Hall Towers 1&2 in Edmonds on Friday, December 15, 2023.

Burnaby Neighbourhood House runs community programs for low income seniors in their living complex around Edmonds area. Located at 7272 and 7264 Kingsway in Edmonds Town Centre, Hall Towers has approximately 331 apartment units in two towers. The 16 story and 18 story hi rise towers were direct managed facilities overseen by BC Housing.
BC Housing is a provincial Crown agency responsible for subsidized housing options across the province.

▲ Hall Towers 1&2

7272, 7264 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5E 3Z5

❤ Leila, Marleni, Alfreda,

Burnaby Neighbourhood House

gave me this delightful Christmas card.

Thank you!

❤ Leila gave me these wonderful Christmas gifts.

Thank you!

Friday 2023/12/15

Christmas Lunch at Hall Towers

▲ Christmas Lunch at Hall Towers Menu

Main Dishes

Herb Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Sauce ,

Ham with Pineapples

Sides

Mashed potatoes, Stuffing Bread Cubes, Brussel sprouts,

mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, peas, green beans)

Desserts

Cookies, candy canes, refreshments

Total Guests Attended: 55 senior residents from Hall Towers 1&2

Leila coordinated and helped me to get all ingredients and cookware ready.

Patricia helped to prepare Ham with pineapples. Lisa helped to plate and serve.

Ho! Ho !Ho! Merry Christmas !

▲ Christmas Herb Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Sauce

Turkeys were poultry originated from North America. According to traditions, Americans will prepare turkeys during thanksgiving and Christmas. Traditionally, turkeys are brined and marinated with rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano and other herbs, put in the oven to roast. When enjoying roasted turkeys, the most important is paired with Cranberry Sauce. Due to season, fresh cranberries are available in supermarkets during Christmas.

Ingredients: Turkey, olive oil, salt, black pepper, fresh rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano, onions, garlic, lemon, carrots, turkey soup stock, water

Brine: thawed turkey, salt, water

Turkey Soup Stock:

Turkey giblets(livers, hearts, gizzards, necks), onions, carrots, celery stalks, bay leaves, salt and pepper, water

Marinade: brined turkey, rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano, onions, garlic, lemon, olive oil, salt, black pepper,

Cranberry Sauce: roasted turkey juice, turkey soup stock, cranberries, sage leaves, sugar, salt, black pepper, corn starch, water

Side dishes: mashed potatoes, Stuffing bread cubes
Garnish: Brussel sprouts, mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, peas, green beans)

Mashed potatoes:

Ingredients: mashed potatoes, unsalted butter, sour cream, salt and pepper

Stuffing Bread Cubes:

Croutons or bread cubes, roasted turkey juice, salt and pepper

Brussel sprouts:

Boiled Brussel sprouts, olive oil, salt and pepper

Mixed Vegetables:

Boiled mixed vegetables, olive oil, salt and pepper