Solutions Guide - Celebrating Valentine's Day

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ARTICLE Fun Ways to Make VALENTINE'S DAY Special in your Facility

PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES Create Your Own Candy Heart Messages & Tic Tac Toe Game

Printable activities

SEASONAL PRODUCTS Shape of My Heart Inspiration

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ROMANTIC RECIPES FOR YOUR RESIDENTS

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SEASONAL PRODUCTS

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SEASONAL PRODUCTS

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SETTING THE TABLE

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PLANNING AHEAD

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Romantic Destination

Something sweet

15 Something sweet

Get Ready for Upcoming Celebrations!

BRAND BETTER GFS Impress

16 Setting the table

FUN WAYS TO MAKE VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL IN YOUR FACILITY Written by Gordon Food Service® Nutrition Resource Centre

Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Package

Singing Love Songs

In a small bag add a tic-tac-toe game card and

Singing love songs: Music stays longer in the

the necessary accessories to play it multiple

memory of people with dementia since it’s

times (it could be just cut out X and O). You

stored in a different part of the brain. Music can

could also add in a little something sweet for

bring back positive memories even for those

people to share with their opponent.

who have speech difficulties. Organize a simple sing-along activity with some classic songs from their favourites like Elvis, Frank Sinatra,

Romantic Movie Night Play

a

classic

romantic

Tony Bennett, and more. movie.

Ask

your

customers to vote for their favourite romantic

Heart-Shaped

movie and organize a movie night to showcase

Heart-shaped cinnamon rolls, pizza dough, or

the chosen movie. You could also create a

breads: Order some dough-based products and

themed night around that movie if it inspires

get ready to shape them like little hearts. This

you and your team. Movies like Casablanca, Dr.

could be a great activity for motricity and if you

Jivago, or even Love Story are usually one of

have activities in the kitchen. Check out our

the top favorites with seniors.

Shape of My Heart page for inspiration.

Share the Love

Knitting and Sweet Gift

Create a bulletin board for your employees and

Launch a new Valentine’s Day tradition for your

customers to share nice messages to each

customers who enjoy knitting. Team up with a

other. It could be an inspirational quote that

local homeless shelter and invite your residents

they love or just to talk about a nice gesture

to knit a hat or pair of mittens. Not only will

that they witnessed and wanted to share with

seniors feel good about helping those in need,

others.

studies show that knitting makes people feel better and happier. Make sure you announce it just after Christmas so they will have enough time to do their project. Why not pair it with a little something sweet too!

Valentine's Day Printables

CREATE YOUR OWN CANDY HEART TIC TAC TOE GAME Step 1:

Print the images on the next two pages on cardstock paper and then cut out the Candy Heart Tic Tac Toe cards and playing squares.

Step 2:

Pass out the cards and play squares or leave them in recreational areas for your customers to use at their leisure.

CANDY HEART TIC TAC TOE yaD s'enitnelaV rof

CANDY HEART TIC TAC TOE

yaD s'enitnelaV rof

XOXO

LOVE YOU

XOXO

LOVE YOU

XOXO

CUTIE PIE

BE MINE

CUTIE PIE

BE MINE

CUTIE PIE

TRUE LOVE

HUG ME

TRUE LOVE

HUG ME

TRUE LOVE

XOXO

LOVE YOU

XOXO

LOVE YOU

XOXO

CUTIE PIE

BE MINE

CUTIE PIE

BE MINE

CUTIE PIE

TRUE LOVE

HUG ME

TRUE LOVE

HUG ME

TRUE LOVE

XOXO

LOVE YOU

XOXO

LOVE YOU

XOXO

CUTIE PIE

BE MINE

CUTIE PIE

BE MINE

CUTIE PIE

Valentine's Day Printables

CREATE YOUR OWN CANDY HEART MESSAGES

Step 1:

Print the images on the next page on cardstock paper and then cut out the Candy Heart squares.

Step 2:

Have your customers fill out one of the Candy Heart squares for someone they love.

XOXO

LOVE YOU

CUTIE PIE

BE MINE

TRUE LOVE

HUG ME

Shape of My Heart One of the most recognized symbols for love and Valentine's Day is unquestionably the heart. Here are some products that you can easily shape into a heart shape to serve your customers and brighten up their meal. These are just a few suggestions, ask your sales specialist for more options.

PASTRY BRIOCHE CINN RTB

1030954

16IN SHEETED PIZZA DOUGH

COOKIE DOUGH SHORTBREAD CRAN WHT CHOC

1135000 GORDON CHOICE 256 x 28 G

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE COOKIE DOUGH, NON HYDROGENATED

3490005 GORDON CHOICE 128 x 56 G

7409346 RICH 20 x 737 G

BRIDOR 36 x 130 G

COOKIE DOUGH CARAMEL CHOC SEA SALT

1314592

DOUGH PUFF PASTRY SHEET 10X15IN V/F

1376090

GORDON CHOICE 170 x 43 G

GORDON CHOICE 20 X 350 G

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

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

Shape of My Heart Inspiration

Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to try our Gordon Choice® Puff Pastry Dough Sheets!

1376090 Puff Pastry Dough Sheet, 10X15In 20 x 350G

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The Blinker

Sparkling Passion Fruit Refresher

Nordic Beet Salad

Seared Salmon with Pear

Duck Aiguillettes with Blueberry Sauce

Sweet Spot Smoothie

Vegan Pineapple and Coconut Bavarois with Haskap Coulis

Molten Red Velvet and Sea Buckthorn

Romantic Destination You might be looking for an easy solution for your Valentine's Day menu. Take your customers on a trip to a romantic destination for the occasion: Italia. You can make a meal from scratch or use one of our many options. Ask your sales specialist about our Mix & Match tool for even more inspiration.

GRAIN FED VEAL CUTLETS, DELICATED BREADED 4OZ FROZEN

PASTA CANNELLONI MEAT FZN

2082938 GORDON CHOICE 40 x 115 G

1299816

PURE SHREDDED PARMESAN CHEESE, 31 PERCENT MILK FAT

PASTA MANICOTTI SPIN & CHS FZN

GORDON CHOICE 60 X 64 G

PESTO SAUCE, NO NUT

1203780 GORDON CHOICE 6 x 454 G

1004751 GORDON CHOICE 2 x 1 KG

1299818 GORDON CHOICE 60 X 64 G

TOMATO SAUCE

1162740 KITCHEN ESSENTIAL 6 x 2.84 L

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

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

Something Sweet Nothing better than a little something sweet to celebrate Valentine's Day. Offer your customers one of the many options available, from cupcakes to our large sheet cakes selection, let yourself be inspired! Ask your sales specialist for more products to serve with a delicious hot coffee.

CUPCAKE VALENTINE'S VAN

1353126

CUPCAKE CHOC VALENTINE

CUPCAKE TWO BITE VALENTINES ASST

1266374

COOKIE MINI HEART SUGAR

GIVE N GO 12 X 568 G (12/12 X 24G)

CAKE RED VELVET 12X16IN

1190994

1353149 GIVE N GO 12 X 284 G (12/12 X 24G)

GIVE N GO 12 x 284 G (12/12 X 24G)

1353152 GIVE N GO 12 x 284 G (12/25 X 11.4G)

RASPBERRY MOUSSE CAKES

1363249 KING PASTRY 1 x 63 UN

ORIGINAL CAKERI 2 x 4.73 KG

TIME-SENSITIVE! THE VENDOR DEADLINE FOR THESE ITEMS FALLS IN LATE DECEMBER. CONTACT YOUR GORDON FOOD SERVICE SALES SPECIALIST TO ORDER THESE ITEMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

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

Setting the Table The way you set your table is important because it lets your customers know that you think they are important enough to put in extra effort for them. It influences the appearance of the food you serve to them too. So here are some suggestions to add a little extra love for those special occasions.

PLACEMAT PPR COMBO DSGN VALENTINES DAY

1328865

PLACEMAT PPR COMBO DSGN VALENTINES DAY

1 x 250UN

36HR WAX LIQUID LAMP FUEL

STERNO RED KELLY LAMPS These are great for Lunar New Year and Canada Day!

1207713 GORDON CHOICE 6 x 6 UN

1269222 UNITED 1 x 6UN

1358167 LAPACO 1 x 300UN

HOFFMASTER

TEALIGHT CANDLE 5HR

1260698 GORDON CHOICE 10 X 50UN

8IN LACE PAPER ROUND DOILIES

5296405 HOFFMASTER

1 X 1000UN

TIME-SENSITIVE! THE VENDOR DEADLINE FOR THESE ITEMS FALLS BEFORE MID-JANUARY. CONTACT YOUR GORDON FOOD SERVICE SALES SPECIALIST TO ORDER THESE ITEMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

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

Planning Ahead Be prepared to mark any occasion! We have a wide selection of placemats and tableware to prepare you for the many events that will take place this year. From birthdays to celebrations popular with your customers, we have everything you need to highlight the event! Ask your sales specialist how you can start planning for the upcoming events in your facility.

PLACEMATS, HAPPY BIRTHDAY COMBO DESIGN

1392448 LAPACO 2 x 150UN

ST PATRICKS DAY PAPER PLACEMATS, COMBO

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPER PLACEMATS, COMBO DESIGN

1432548 LAPACO 2 x 150UN

1348864 HOFFMASTER 2 x 250UN

CANDLES, 2.5IN BIRTHDAY

PLACEMAT PPR DSGN CHINESE ZODIAC Lunar New Year is February 1st!

CALIBRE 12 x 24UN

1225542 LAPACO 1 x 1000UN

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

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

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

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