This month Huron County Medical Care Facility held 3
different food events to celebrate the Meal in the Life of the Asian
Pacific. Early in the month we held a food demonstration and
talk. We discussed several regions in the Pacific and their food
traditions. Japanese Hibachi style steak and fried rice was shared and
we even tried our hand at using chopsticks.
Mid-month, the Dining Services and Activities
departments held a luncheon. The Polynesian style luau featured:
Teriyaki Steak and Chicken with fresh Pineapple Salsa, Coconut Rice,
Honey Glazed Carrots, Homemade Hawaiian dinner rolls and
Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes. The residents really enjoyed the meal
and many compliments were given over the dinner rolls and pineapple
salsa.
Finally we finished our celebrations with our
Facility’s “A Meal in the Life” lunch. We featured a Beef Noodle Soup
made with authentic cellophane noodles that many residents and staff
found to be very interesting. The entrée choices consisted
of Korean BBQ Spareribs or Sweet and Sour Chicken. Sichuan Green Beans,
Miso-Orange Roasted Vegetables, Fried Rice, and more of the delicious
Hawaiian Dinner Rolls were offered as side dishes. To complete the meal,
Grilled Pineapple Fruit Salad and Chinese
Donut Bites were the dessert choices.
Each month our residents and staff are enjoying
exploring different cultures and getting outside of the usual food
routines for these special meals and events. The “A Meal in the Life”
program has been very successful at HCMCF!