Friday December 20,2024
Christmas Lunch at Hall Towers
▲ Hall Towers 1&2
7272, 7264 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5E 3Z5
Dee, 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 20, 2024.
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.
Total Guests Attended: 60 senior residents from Hall Towers 1&2
Volunteer helpers: 5 including Patricia, Edrene, Sara.
Dee coordinated and helped me to get all ingredients and cookware ready.
Edrene and Patricia helped me to prep. Edrene sliced turkeys and washed dishes. Sara and Dee helped to plate and serve, and cleaned up.
▲ "Merry Christmas Kar， You are the best Chef ❤ " Dee
❤ Thank you. ❤
▲ Dee & I
▲ Patricia, Dee, Ardene & Sara
▲ Ardene & I
▲ Patricia & I
▲ Christmas Lunch at Hall Towers Menu
Main Dish
Herb Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Gravy and Cranberry Sauce
Italian Salad
Spring Mix (Baby Lettuces, Baby Greens, Chicories), Roma Tomatoes
Italian Dressing
Sides
Whole potatoes with Butter & Sour cream, Stuffing Bread Cubes, Brussel sprouts, Baby carrots
Desserts
Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie
▲ Christmas Herb Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Gravy
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
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 Gravy: roasted turkey juice, turkey soup stock, cranberries, sage leaves, sugar, salt, black pepper, corn starch, water
Side dishes: whole potatoes, Stuffing bread cubes
Garnish: Brussel sprouts, Baby carrots
Side dishes: whole potatoes, Stuffing bread cubes
Garnish: Brussel sprouts, Baby carrots
Whole potatoes:
Ingredients: whole potatoes skin removed, unsalted butter, sour cream + parsley + sugar + salt + pepper
Stuffing Bread Cubes:
Croutons or bread cubes, roasted turkey juice, salt and pepper
Potatoes:
Boil whole potatoes. Remove skin of cooked potatoes
Sour Cream sauce: Sour cream + parsley + sugar + salt + pepper
Butter: Serve at room temperature
Brussel sprouts and Baby carrots:
Blanch sprouts and Baby carrots
Italian Salad
Spring Mix (Baby Lettuces, Baby Greens, Chicories) + Roma Tomatoes
Italian Dressing:
Mix Extra Virgin Olive oil, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Parsley, Sugar, Salt, Black Pepper
▲ Each turkey weighted average 10.5kg = 23 pounds
▲Onion, poultry herb blend, garlic
▲ Stuffing Bread
▲ Cranberry Gravy
▲ Cranberry Sauce
▲ Spring Mixed Salad
▲ Roma Tomato Slices
▲ Cranberry Sauce; Italian Balsamic Salad Dressing;
Sour Cream with Parsley, Sugar, Salt and Pepper
▲ Butter
▲ Butter
Finally, it was my turn to enjoy.
❤ Yummy！Delicious ！
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Next, New Year Delights 2025
King Cake from Portugal, Spain and France
Publisher： Chef Kar Delight
