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THE SPECTRUM OF CULTURAL CUISINE

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The Spectrum of Cultural Cuisine

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PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS PLANNING AHEAD Festive Placemats

CRUISING THE CONTINENTS Resident Activity Package

GLOBAL FLAVOURS RECIPES

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THE SPECTRUM OF CULTURAL CUISINE

Written by Gordon Food Service® Nutrition Resource Centre

The Spectrum of Cultural Cuisine Understanding where your residents lie on the spectrum will enable you to provide the cultural food experience they expect.

Cultural cuisines within the last decade have appeared quite frequently on many healthcare menus.

With the changing demographic of long-term care, retirement and broadening taste buds of the next generation, it is more important than ever to better understand the spectrum of cultural cuisine.

The spectrum of cultural cuisine can be applied to cultural foods from many different countries.

Authentic Chinese

When it’s not clear where a recipe or product lies on the cultural spectrum, people can feel disrespected or disappointed in the food served. For example, a dish like sweet and sour pork fits the whole spectrum. There is the Canadian Chinese version where you have diced pork with sweet and sour sauce, the authentic Cantonese version where the pork is battered, deep-fried, then stir-fried with pineapple, peppers and sauce, and something at the center where you have diced pork and pineapple.

Sweet and Sour Pork along the spectrum of cultural foods.

This article will use Chinese cuisine as an example. The cultural spectrum for Chinese cuisine includes Canadian Chinese food at one end, authentic Chinese food at the other end and in the center, a mixture of the two. Also important to note is that China is a large country with a complex culture.

Its cuisine differs greatly from region to region.

Canadian Chinese

If you were serving the Canadian version to an authentic Chinese group, they may feel disrespected and unhappy with the food due to the lack of due diligence on your part. In addition, in today’s world of sharing, these examples can be made public on social media which can hurt a company's reputation.

It’s also important not to stereotype a culture. An example of this would be fortune cookies and pagoda take-out boxes, these are not authentic Chinese items. Instead, understanding the culture and talking to individuals from that culture will allow you to present more genuinely.

While this article focused primarily on Chinese cuisine, the spectrum of cultural cuisine can be applied to cultural foods from many different countries. Especially in Canada, a country with a rich immigrant history.

As different cultures have become represented in Canadian society their foods have sometimes been adapted to Canadian tastes. Being aware of the spectrum of cultural cuisine will ensure that you provide the appropriate food based on your resident population's personal cultural preferences.

Tips on how to get it right!

Understand where your residents are on the cultural cuisine spectrum.

Research the specific culture.

Vet the recipe or product with someone that is from or familiar with the culture.

Clearly present assumptions and adapt based on the feedback.

GLOBAL FLAVOUR

INSPIRATION

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

Getting Saucy!

Add a flavour punch with these saucy recommendations!

THICK TERIYAKI SAUCE

1141989

SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

GORDON CHOICE 2 x 3.7 L

PINEAPPLE CURRY SAUCE

2609805

GORDON CHOICE 2 x 3.7 L

GREEN CURRY SAUCE, FROZEN

SAUCEMAKER 2 X 3.7 L

CARIBBEAN JERK SAUCE

2965805 /1358846 SAUCEMAKER 2 X 3.7 L

1141991

1256206 CAMPBELLS 4 x 1.36 KG

LEMON ZA'ATAR DRESSING

1363714 HELLMANN'S 2 X 3.78 L

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

Spice up your life!

Spice up your menu with one of these globally inspired seasonings!

GREEK SEASONING

1294057

TACO SEASONING

CAJUN SEASONING

8882605

CURRY POWDER

TRADE EAST 12 x 675 G

GARAM MASALA SPICE

5694806 ROYAL COMMAND 1 x 454 G

1302824 TRADE EAST 12 X 634 G

TRADE EAST 12 x 525 G

8742405 TRADE EAST 12 x 520 G

1 STEP ITALIANO SEASONING

8781405 ONE STEP 12 X 510 G

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

Breads of the world!

A quick way to add a global twist to your menu is changing out traditional breads with something fresh!

NAAN BITES FLATBREAD

1312743 SIENNA BAKERY 1 x 3.49 KG

ARTISAN BAGUETTE BREAD, THAW AND SERVE

6IN FLOUR TORTILLAS

1384212 SIENNA BAKERY 20 x 375 G

1359941 GORDON CHOICE 24 x 12 UN

7IN WHITE PITA BREAD, GREEK STYLE, THAW & SERVE

2.5IN CIABATTA DINNER ROLLS, THAW AND SERVE

11CM WHITE STEAMED BAO BUNS, THAW & SERVE

7537856 KRONOS 12 x 10 UN

1384197 SIENNA BAKERY 110 x 48 G

1253149 HON'S 100 X 50 G

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

Noodles & Grains!

Add variety to the staples on your menu with these noodles and grains.

MEDIUM COUSCOUS

1230024

WHITE QUINOA

GORDON CHOICE 1 X 10 KG

CALROSE SUSHI RICE, BAG

1230008

GORDON CHOICE 1 X 10 KG

ORZO PASTA

GORDON CHOICE 1 X 20 KG

WILD RICE, BAG

1230012 GORDON CHOICE 1 x 5 KG

1288751

1247963 GORDON CHOICE 1 X 9.07 KG

STEAMED CANTONESE NOODLES

5177405 WINGS 6 X 2.27 KG

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

Quick Fixes!

Check out these easy ways to incorporate some global flavours into your menu!

WICKED THAI CHICKEN SOUP

1349421

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI PASTA, FROZEN

VERVE 4 x 4 LB

POUCH CALIFORNIA SUPREME GUACAMOLE, FROZEN

MINIATURE VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS, FROZEN APPETIZER 20G

1087521 GORDON CHOICE 2 x 1 LB

1232150 GORDON CHOICE 100 x 20 G

PAN SEARED MUSHROOM MEDLEY POTSTICKERS

HUMMUS

1361535 GORDON CHOICE 2 x 2 KG

1328338 GORDON CHOICE 1 x 120 UN

1311150 SUMMER FRESH 2 X 2 KG

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

Planning Ahead Let's get you set for the upcoming holidays and celebrations. It's never too early to plan festivities for your customers. Make sure to check your calendars and decide which holidays you want to celebrate with your customers. Our sales specialists are here to help with your party planning for any special occasion!

FALL DESIGN PAPER PLACEMATS

1363997

HALLOWEEN 2022 PLACEMAT COMBO

1397717

LAPACO 2 x 150UN

LAPACO 2 x 150UN

THANKSGIVING DESIGN PAPER PLACEMATS, COMBO

REMEMBRANCE DAY 2022 PLACEMAT COMBO

1363996

1432545

Make resident birthdays special by celebrating them in style!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY COMBO DESIGN

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LAPACO 2 x 150UN

TIME-SENSITIVE ITEMS! CONTACT YOUR GORDON FOOD SERVICE SALES SPECIALIST TO ORDER THESE ITEMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

LAPACO 2 x 150UN

LAPACO 2 x 150UN

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CRUISING THE CONTINENTS

Invites Encourage fancy dress Send personalized invites See templates

Dinner Serve a three course dinner Use dishes from around the world Inspirational menu with recipes included below

Decor & Activities Show a slide show of famous attractions from different continents Incorporate cruise activities: blackjack karaoke comedy night

CRUISE TICKET

Captain's Dinner with flavours from around the globe!

RSVP BY:

DATE

DRESS TO IMPRESS TIME: DATE:

CRUISE TICKET

ETAD

Captain's Dinner

COME CRUISE THE CONTINENTS WITH US

Captain's Dinner with flavours from around the globe!

RSVP BY:

DATE

DRESS TO IMPRESS TIME: DATE:

CRUISE TICKET

ETAD

Captain's Dinner

COME CRUISE THE CONTINENTS WITH US

Captain's Dinner with flavours from around the globe!

RSVP BY:

DATE

DRESS TO IMPRESS TIME: DATE:

CRUISE TICKET

ETAD

Captain's Dinner

COME CRUISE THE CONTINENTS WITH US

Captain's Dinner with flavours from around the globe!

DRESS TO IMPRESS TIME: DATE:

RSVP BY:

DATE

Click Here for Templates

ETAD

Captain's Dinner

COME CRUISE THE CONTINENTS WITH US

CRUISING THE CONTINENTS CAPTAIN'S MENU

APPETIZER Tri o of Mushroom Potsti ckers

SOUP Tomato and Strawberry Gazpacho

MAIN COURSE Portuguese Pork Wi th Vi na Dosh Hari ssa Honey Gl azed Chi cken

SIDES Ri ce Pi l af Couscous Zesty Vegetabl es

DESSERT Mel on wi th Whi pped Labneh

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