Chef Kar Delight

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.

Dee gave me this wonderful Christmas greeting envelope with money inside:

▲ "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

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

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