Classic Residence by Hyatt Provides Tips For Planning A Thanksgiving Menu For Older Adult Guests
“Thanksgiving Unstuffed” Recipes For the Whole Family Available
Chicago, IL -
November 4, 2008
The culinary experts at Classic Residence by Hyatt, a national
leader in luxury senior living, provide some simple advice on how
to be inclusive of older adults when planning your Thanksgiving
meal, including some "twists" on Thanksgiving favorites that will
surprise and delight the entire family.
"As families start planning their Thanksgiving meals, it's
important for children of older adults to be mindful of their
parents and other older adult guests," said Jon Benson, director of
culinary operations at Classic Residence by Hyatt. "A good approach
is to balance traditions of the past with the culinary nuances of
today."
Benson's tips include:
Respect Tradition - Older adults have been creating their own
family meals for years. Seek out their advice and include their
input into the meal planning. Perhaps there are some recipes they
are looking forward to enjoying? Holidays like Thanksgiving are a
great way to reconnect with the past and food is great way to evoke
memories.
Ask About Dietary Preferences - Everyone tends to indulge at
Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season, but be mindful of
any dietary restrictions your older adult guests might have. It
never hurts to ask.
Don't Be Afraid to Introduce New Things - Tradition is
important, but you don't have to be rigid. Today's older adults are
savvy about international cuisine and major culinary trends.
For example, Classic Residence by Hyatt communities across the
country are hosting "Thanksgiving Unstuffed" events with menu items
featuring twists on Thanksgiving favorites including Spiced Pumpkin
Mousse Napoleon and Grilled Pear, Apple and Cranberry Compote.
In addition to special holiday menus, all Classic Residence by
Hyatt fine dining rooms and dining venues regularly feature new and
innovative menu items with healthful, flavorful, interesting, and
varied choices. Executive chefs, sous chefs, pastry chefs, dining
room managers, executive directors and executives are trained
rigorously and continuously, including continuing education courses
at The Culinary Institute of America.
To receive the Thanksgiving Unstuffed recipes, contact Will
Byrne at 312-803-8604 or wbyrne@hyattclassic.com.
Visit http://www.hyattclassic.com/
for more information about Classic Residence by Hyatt.
About Classic Residence by Hyatt
Classic Residence by Hyatt is a national leader in senior living
that develops, owns and operates communities for older adults in
Scottsdale, Ariz.; Monterey, Calif. (owned by Pacifica Companies
and managed by Classic Residence by Hyatt); Palo Alto, Calif.; San
Diego, Calif.; Highlands Ranch, Colo.; Aventura, Fla.; Boca Raton,
Fla.; Hollywood, Fla.; Lantana, Fla.; Naples, Fla.; Plantation,
Fla.; Pompano Beach, Fla.; Glenview, Ill.; Chevy Chase, Md.; Reno,
Nev.; Teaneck, N.J.; Yonkers, N.Y.; Hilton Head Island, S.C.; and
Dallas, Texas. Classic Residence by Hyatt's newest continuing care
retirement community is under development in Scottsdale, Ariz. A
major expansion has just been completed in San Diego, Calif.
Classic Residence by Hyatt communities have earned honors for being
among the nation's finest, including Platinum, Gold, and Silver
Achievement Awards from the National Association of Home Builders
50+ Housing Council. The company's Web site is at http://www.viliving.com.
Classic Residence by Hyatt is a privately held company and is
independent from Hyatt Hotels and Resorts.
