Guest Blogger: Sister #3- Amici at the Niakwa
Each year I attend a dinner at the Niakwa Country Club as part of the Pink Ribbon Ladies Golf Classic for Hope. This event is a major fundraiser that supports the work I do at CancerCare Manitoba Breast Cancer Centre of Hope. I never golf in the event, even if I was good enough to golf in it (which I am not) I would not be able to get a spot as it sells out each year to repeat supporters. I do however enjoy joining the ladies as they get off the links and sit down to an evening of good food and great conversation. In the past the food has been very good, so last year when I heard that Amici had taken over the food service I was very excited. I have to say I was terribly disappointed. So much so that I didn’t bother blogging about it. Like mom says, if you don’t have anything nice to say….. I am happy to report that Amici has worked out the kinks and the food this year was lovely.
The banquet room is always packed with tables adorned in shades of pink. This year’s theme was “Angels Walking in our Shoes”. The shoe motif was everywhere, from our napkin rings to the centerpieces and even our dessert. The angel theme was reflected in the set of white feather wings on the back of our chairs. We were all encouraged to take our wings home with us, just in case we want to pretend to be Victoria Secret runway models I suppose. The décor is always beautiful and the planning committee so creative with amazing attention to detail.
Our meal started with the Mista salad, AKA Amici’s house salad, one of my favourites. Tender butter lettuce with house dressing and toasted pine nuts – simple and classic.
Our main was once again Chicken Wellington, which I guess is a safe choice when feeding a room full of women. The chicken breast was stuffed with mushroom duxelle; a paste of mushrooms, onions, shallots and herbs, wrapped in puff pastry. I was impressed that the puff was still crisp and not made soggy by being topped with an herb jus. It was served with wild rice and mixed vegetables.
The dessert this year was these delightful Stiletto cupcakes courtesy of the Cupcake Corner.
Congratulation to the committee for another wildly successful event!
Kath’s quote: “When one has tasted watermelon he knows what the angels eat.”-Mark Twain
Love-that is all.
