Our first meal for AMITL went over very well!! We teamed up with the activities department here at Hope Village to make this meal something to remember! We decorated the tables with lots of color, including fresh flowers and handmade notecards that had a picture of Matryoshka dolls (Russian nesting dolls) on the front of them and on the inside it explained what they were. A travelogue on Russia was shown to the residents also!
The dinner that day started with a Borscht soup, which the resident absolutely loved, along with a choice of beef stroganoff with buttered noodles or homemade chicken Kiev with potato pancakes and a choice of glazed carrots or braised red cabbage.
One of our resident’s, who is Russian, was in tears. She said that this meal brought back so many happy memories and couldn’t thank us enough for all the effort we put into this meal. That made me and others see that what we do every day does make a difference is the resident’s life!
Angela Leman | Director | Morrison Community Living | Hope Village
In Celebration of the Russian Culture, we here at the Gilbert Residence decided to dedicate the entire month to Russia. We learned about not only food but things like
"Russian Name Day" and how to many Russian people, see their name day as more important to them then their actual birthday.
"Russian Name Day" and how to many Russian people, see their name day as more important to them then their actual birthday.
Mid month we had a Russian Tea with a few Russian treats, Chi Tea and black Coffee. Our own Anastasia, who was adopted from a Russian Orphanage at the age of 9, joined us for the festivities. Although, she was only invited to attend, many of our residents knew where Anastasia was from and started asking questions. It wasn't very long at all until she had the entire room captivated, talking about her experiences and the differences between Russia and America.
At the end of the month we celebrated with a full Russian meal. Borscht, Beef Stroganoff, Glazed Carrots and Baked Apples. It was such fun to make and even more fun to watch how much the residents enjoyed it.
All in all, it was a good month and there is much talk about the what the months to come will have to offer!
Teresa Clark
Director of Dining Services
On October 22nd, our guests were greeted by the romantic sounds of Tchaikovsy and the bright orange lilies, purple carnations, white alstroemeria and happy yellow daisies so very beloved in Russia that adorned our tabletops, each named after a city in Russia. We also provided Matryoshkas (Russian nesting dolls) at each table for a bit of dinner entertainment!
Beverage of the evening was a Fresh Raspberry and Golden Beet Green Infused Ice Water.
We served our residents a plated 5 course menu which follows:
First Course
Golden and Purple Beet Salad with a Cider and Orange Vinaigrette
Second Course
Potato Pancake with House-made Russian Dressing
Third Course
Beef Stroganoff over Egg Noodles with Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
Fourth Course
Buckwheat Blini with Rosehip Jam, Raspberry and Sour Cream
Fifth Course
Baked Local Apple with Walnuts, Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Butter with Orange
Listening to our residents from Germany and Eastern Europe talk about the food they grew up with after our meal was such a great experience for our staff and their fellow residents; and even though we didn't make it the same way as their mothers or grandmothers may have, it took them back to their childhood and awoke those food memories for them and that was so very rewarding to me!
melindaslane | Director of Dining Services Chef- Breton Terrace
To kick off our new AMITL series, we at The Fountains at Franklin held our The Spirit of the Russians theme dinner. We served Borscht soup, which was the recipe that was given out for the recipe book, Beef Stroganoff & Salmon with Potato Pancakes & Glazed Carrots. The dessert of baked apples stuffed with walnuts & raisins was a big hit, but their favorite part of the meal was when a cart was brought around with White Russian cocktails!
Cheryl Naftel, CDM| Director Dining Services | Morrison Community Living| The Fountains at Franklin
Fulton Manor Holland Home Made a Russian Rueben ( Sliced smoked turkey breast, Cole slaw, Swiss Cheese and Russian dressing on grilled Russian Rye ) Served with macaroni salad & dessert. its was delicious. We sold out again.
Jane Card |Assistant Director Dining Services - Fulton Manor
Apparently it isn't New Year's in Russia unless Salad Olivier is served. Chef Olivier took the original recipe to his grave, but this is currently one of the more popular versions. Hard to believe it has bologna in it. Here at Fulton Manor we served it on Halloween with Brats and Baked Beans and the residents loved it.
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Salad Olivier is known
all over the world, it is also called Russian salad in some countries. Olivie
is a simple must on the New Year table, as well as on 8th of March and any
other special event with family gatherings. Main difference in versions come
from meat kinds - poultry, veal, beef or sausages.
Ingredients:
5 ea potatoes
3 ea carrots
4 ea eggs
1 pound bologna
1/2 pound green peas
2-3 ea dill pickles (you can use fresh cucumbers)
salt to your taste
1/2 pound mayonnaise
5 ea potatoes
3 ea carrots
4 ea eggs
1 pound bologna
1/2 pound green peas
2-3 ea dill pickles (you can use fresh cucumbers)
salt to your taste
1/2 pound mayonnaise