A Meal in the Life: Italy

Our Cultural Ambassador Kacie Karston and AMTIL a taste of Italian Culture

We dimmed the lights and set the tables for a candle lit Italian dinner at the Holland Home Terrace on December 20th. Our residents were greeted at each table with red linen roses, checkered table clothes and rosemary lemon infused water.

                                                                      Primi

Antipasti plate of Dry salami, prosciutto, mortadella, bellavittano cheese, marinated fresh mozzarella and flatbread crackers

Arugula and Italian Kale Salad with Grape Tomatoes with Herbed Balsamic and Parmesan

Segundi

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sausage and Sage Butter Sauce* favorite dish of the night

Dolce

House-made Tiramisu

Bevande

Rosemary Lemon Infused Water

Italian music provided the finishing touch to the atmosphere for our glowing residents as they enjoyed the laid back evening of food, friendship and wines brought to share from the residents homes that seemed to compliment the evening more than we could have ever hoped for.

melindaslane | Director of Dining Services Chef- Breton Terrace

Our AMITL dinner for December was a big hit with the residents!  We transformed our dining room into an Italian café, complete with red checked table clothes and Italian music.  We had some prospective residents join us for dinner.  They were looking to move from another community, who's food wasn't up to their standards, so wanted to try our food.  They were so impressed with the meal and service, they put down a deposit that night!

Cheryl Naftel, CDM| Director Dining Services | Morrison Community Living| The Fountains at Franklin

AMIL is an event at Evangelical Homes of Michigan Saline residents are growing to love more and more each month.  This month we featured Italian in which Angela Ilievski utilized her knowledge and love for Italian cuisine and traditions to make the even even more of a hit!  We served the meal family style, in which the residents enjoyed while sharing fond memories of Italian meals with their own family.  They requested for the chicken picatta to be added to the main menu!  The residents are looking forward to next month's theme - Germany!

The Team at Evangelical Homes - Saline

 For this month's AMITL event at Cantata, we featured an Italian meal for our residents and staff. Our menu consisted of an Italian Wedding Soup, Spaghetti & Meatballs and Veal Parmesan. For dessert, Marissa, our new pastry cook, made an Italian classic tiramisu. Our residents enjoyed this traditional meal in our decorative red, green and white dining room. The whole building played Italian music in the background to to set the Italian atmosphere. In addition, Chef Jeff demonstrated how to make a Cannoli from scratch during his cooking demo. The whole experience was memorable for all and we cannot wait to experience next month's AMITL event!

Lesya Shoorgot | Service Manager