The wonderful New Menu for November is up at Well Fed. This menu is a mix of flavourful Thai, Indian as well as some great Meatless Options.
This month we bring back a very popular dish that will get your mouth watering-Chicken Saltimbocca, also my son’s favourite dish EVER (he’s only 7) Kang Pha Nang-Thai Chicken Curry in a Sweet/Spicy Peanut Sauce and a new fantastically delicious, nutrient rich dish Pumpkin Shrimp Curry!
As always there are some great family favourites such as Whole Wheat Spinach Lasagne, Homemade Baked Whole Wheat Mac n’ Cheese and Honey BBQ Chicken Thighs.
As well as three Pick Ups. Our pick up option was extremely popular last month, so we opened another date for November. Sign up quick to reserve your spot.
Again, we have very limited space left for our private bookings this month. Dates still available are Tuesday November 13th and 27th. If you are interested in having a Private Party at the Well Fed Studio please contact us at info@wellfedstudio.com or call 604-971-4756. Remember the host receives a 10% discount off their order.
Our first month where Well Fed gives back was presented to a very lovely lady Janellle, that had just been though a major loss in her family. Janelle wish you and your family all the best.
Don’t know about our new program? This is where Well Fed gives two of our monthly meals to someone in need of support. We still need a nominee for November, so if you know someone, we would love to hear from you.
It’s here October’s Delicious Menu, full of wonderfully yummy seasonal recipes. This menu is not to be missed! really I mean it.
We also are very happy to introduce a new program at Well Fed that gives back to our community. The timing of the introduction couldn’t be better with Thanksgiving next weekend. Each month Well Fed will be donating two of our meals to a person or family in need of support. We leave it up to you to nominate someone for each month. More details on this New Program to follow, so watch out.
Now back to this month’s menu… For that special dinner at home dive into these delectable meals: Beef Tenderloin stuffed with Goat Cheese and Arugula with a Sweet Balsamic Reduction, Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin stuffed with Apples and Sage and Chicken Tikka Masala.
Well Fed has upon request brought back some our kid favourites such as Traditional Meat Lasagne, Porcupine Meatballs and Homemade Chicken Tenders. Did you know that all of the Chicken we use at Well Fed is Free Run, Hormone and Antibiotic Free?
Lastly we have very limited space left for our private bookings this month. If you are interested in having a Private Party at the Well Fed Studio please contact us at info@wellfedstudio.com or call 604-971-4756. Remember the host receives a 10% discount off their order.
Happy Thanksgiving. See you soon!
Ann Marie
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I just had a good friend ask me if I had a Great Banana Bread Recipe.
She was tired of throwing out her old bananas. Don’t get rid of those precious sweet things, as they can very easily be made into delicious Banana Bread. Great for snacks for school too. You may already know or have a favourite Banana Recipe of your own. But there maybe some like my friend who do not, so we thought we would share. Her question inspired us (meaning myself and my kids) to whip up a loaf yesterday. The picture is of my daughter Ella, now seven years old, licking the spatula afterwards. This of course,is a very important part of the process. Possibly even the most.
This is the first recipe my kids and I ever made together. They were only three, so it was rather ambitious, I now know. Ella was always in charge of flour. Quite a messy venture considering she is missing the clean gene. My son was in charge of smashing the bananas. My husband always stayed as far away as he could because the mess drove him a bit batty. He still seemed to appear when the final product popped hot out of the oven though …hmm.
I digress; back to the recipe. Ok, so what I suggest is that you take your old bananas. Yes, the black ones. Then freeze them until you have enough to make a loaf or two.
Here is our family banana bread recipe to share with you. Hope you enjoy and that it inspires you to make some with your family! Do you have an even Better Banana Bread Recipe? If so, we would love to hear from you!
Banana Bread (makes one loaf)
Dry Ingredients:
1 ½ cups of all purpose white flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
Optional: 1/2 cup of chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients:
½ cup of Butter (soft)
1 cup of brown sugar (or ½ brown sugar & ½ honey)
2 eggs
4 ripe bananas (smashed)
Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Grease a loaf pan with butter. 2. In a bowl combine: butter and brown sugar. Beat together well with a hand mixer. 3. Crack two eggs and combine until fluffy. 4. Mix together in a separate bowl: flour, baking soda and salt 5. Mix in with spatula: ½ of the dry ingredients and ½ of smashed bananas. Important not over mix. 6. Mix in remainder of dry ingredients and bananas. Remember not over mix (or your banana bread will not rise as well). 7. Mix in chocolate chips (optional). 8. Pour mixture in greased loaf pan. 9. Bake for 55-60 minutes. 10. Enjoy!
We have had fantastic weather in August. Hopefully the sun continues through September, to make up for June. Not sure if it works that way, but wouldn’t it be nice it if did.
Now we are headed into the hustle and bustle of September.
School and schedules are starting and life tends to get a bit more full.
Food moves to heartier stews and focuses on abundance of root vegetables from the fall harvest and not to mention thanksgiving is just around the corner.
Over the summer months, I became inspired by several new recipes that are featured in this months menu like: Honey Paprika Chicken Stuffed with Fresh Basil and Goat Cheese as well as BBQ Pork Tenderloin Ribs(a healthier taste of summer). I have also added back my favourite lasagna, decadent Butternut Squash! (so good) and a taste of Thanksgiving early delicious Chicken Supreme Stuffed with a traditional stuffing.
September’s menu also has wonderful stews that you can make ahead of time in your slower cooker. So when you come home dinner is waiting for you like: Pulled Braised Beef, Beef Tagine, African Peanut Stew and Curried Chickpea Stew.
We currently have three private parties already booked for September. There is limited space remaining, please contact us at info@wellfedstudio.com or 604-971-4756 to book your own. Remember the host receives a 10% discount when they book.
To learn more about private bookings
Watch out for a special e-mail to be launched shortly highlighting our other classes for the fall…
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Cheers,
Ann Marie
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Lucky for us we have another month of summer! The summer brings an amazing opportunity to take time off and be with family. Right now, we have family staying here with us in North Vancouver. We are very fortunate to live here, our backyard is a huge beautiful playground. However it can be busy having family living with you and sometimes you need a little help(or a lot) at meal time. That’s where coming to a Meal Assembly Class or Picking Up can be a big help. Make your meals ahead of time so that you are not overwhelmed and can really enjoy spending time with your family.
Well Fed is partnering with Gymboree to offer Meal Assembly Class for the parents at the Well Fed Studio and a Drop off Play Gym from 5-8 pm for the kids at Gymboree (members only). So fantastic! your kids (0-5 years old) get play time while you get to socialize with your friends all while assembling 8 family sized entrees that are homemade and preservative free! It’s definitely win/win for all.
Well Fed will be offering two scheduled Pick Ups in August on:
Lastly there is one open spot for a Private Meal Assembly Party at the studio on Thursday August 30th. So get a group of friends together (min 6-max 8 people), remember the host receives a 10% discount on their order. Contact at info@wellfedstudio.com or call 604-971-4756 to lock up this date. A great opportunity to get a head start for the busy month of September ahead.
We are excited to launch Well Fed’s New Meal Assembly Menu for July. Full of wonderful BBQ and summer friendly dishes. From beautiful vegetarian dishes like Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa, Honey Ginger Kabobs, Cedar Planked Salmon with Cumin/Ginger and Brown Sugar Spice Rub and we even added our awesome Bison and Blue Cheese Burgers from our Gourmet Burger class for you to try! so good. Hoping to make your summer easier and tastier.
Check it out July’s Menu, hope your mouth starts watering! Mine is.
We also have two dates for private bookings. Either Thursday July 12th and Thursday July 19th. To reserve your very own private booking call 604-971-4756 or contact info@wellfedstudio.com. Learn more about private bookings.
Can’t make it to a class try out our pick up option, where Well Fed packages 8 entrees for you ($30.00 extra for assembly). We have also added a New Long Weekend Pick Up Option for your Summer get aways. This package includes your choice of four of our fantastic entrees made for by Well Fed. No planning meals for your trip, just pick up and your dinners are looked after!
To order a pick up just click on the date you would like to pick up below and register.
Well Fed has just launched four delicious new cooking classes for the summer. Our new classes make a perfect gift for Dad on Father’s Day! or for a night out with friends and family. Not only do you get to learn great new recipes at our beautiful studio, you also get to eat delicious food. Sometimes you even get to take home food like Bison/Portabella/Blue Cheese Burgers and Fresh Berry Pie, yes that’s right PIE! Yum. So check them out…
Gourmet Burgers-Get inspired and take them home too!-Two offerings
Food is a link that brings us all together. Right now looking outside we might forget that weather is warming up. This time of year we get to shed the layers of clothing, stay up later and invite friends over more, yeah! So…June’s menu has been inspired by getting together with friends and of course eating well!!! Our newest menu includes a recipe from a true foodie friend/co-worker, this is one of her favourite meals to have with her husband and three girls, Grilled Vietnamese Sandwiches! Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe, REALLY so GOOD! Not to worry we will give you all of the details on how to make these delicious sandwiches. June’s menu also includes new options like Grilled Calamari with Roasted Vegetables drizzled with a Sweet Balsamic Reduction(requested by another friend) and Maple Mustard Riesling Pork Tenderloin.
We can not forget the kids and we have brought back some favourites such as Homemade Chicken Tenders (it is about time, last month we had this on special request more than once!), Homemade Whole Wheat Baked Mac n’ Cheese, and a new one Honey Lime Chicken Thighs. There are many more delicious recipes as well so check it out.
We also have the following dates open for private bookings: Thursday June 14th and Tuesday June 26th . So…get together with a group of 6-8 a book your very own private session. The host receives a 10% discount.
Lastly contact us at info@wellfedstudio.com or call 604-971-4756 for our pick up option (we package the meals for you for a $30.00 charge) available on Wednesday June 13th and Wednesday June 22nd.
We hope you enjoy! and hopefully make life a bit easier and inspire you to have spontaneous hang outs this month with friends and family.
Cheers,
Ann Marie
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May’s menu was inspired by good for you spring options, some for the BBQ and
more recipes that are or can easily be converted to vegetarian dishes (yes
we were listening). Not to be forgotten two new gorgeous recipes straight
from Thailand, Kang Pah Nang (Chicken curry in a sweet/spicy peanut sauce)
and delicious Lemon Grass Chicken skewers . My mouth is already watering.
To get your watering too here is a sampling of some of the other recipes
that are included in May’s Meal Assembly Menu: Beef Tenderloin with
Cambezola/Tomato Sauce, Fish Taco’s and Rigatoni Sausage Bake.
Well Fed will be offering four Meal Assembly Classes in May-
Tuesday 15th (Special Mother’s Day Class),Thursday 17th,
Tuesday 22nd and Thursday 24th. Space fill quickly so sign up early.
Can not make to the class Well Fed also offers Pick Ups ($30.00 extra for
Well Fed to assemble). Pick up orders will be available for the month of
May on May 16th, 18th (Mother’s Day Special week of May 13th), 23rd and 25th.
Mother’s Day Special Offer!
As a special offer for Mother’s Day and to thank Mom’s for all that they do
Well Fed will be offering $20.00 off for all who sign up for the Meal
Assembly Class on Tuesday May 15th. This offer will be on a first come
first serve basis, so sign up early. To sign up for this class click on
the below link.
Can’t make it to the class, Well Fed will also be waiving the cost to
assemble meals ($30.00 value) on our Pick Up orders for the week of May
13th. There are two pick up days available on May 16th and May 18th, slots are
limited for special offer they will be on a first come first serve basis please
e-mail info@wellfedstudio.com or call 604-971-4756 to arrange for a pick up.
Cheers,
Ann Marie
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My dad had a huge backyard garden, where I was an occasional weeder but more importantly I was very good at consuming the crop. Home based gardening is now more popular than ever and it is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, grow your own food, and bring more fresh veggies/fruit into your diet.
Well Fed is very happy to introduce some hands on Gardening/Cooking Classes with Master Gardener Mike Nassichuk and Ann Marie Rideout (owner of Well Fed). In the classes you will learn from the expert on how to create a flourishing home based garden then we will take those delicious crops into the Well Fed Studio and inspire you with new recipes and yes, you get to eat too!!!
Edible Gardening Foundations for Success/ Fresh Greens and Salads- Sun May 6th -1-3:30 pm
