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Red Lobster Restaurant, Edmonton, AB

After a family wedding in Edmonton and starting to head to Calgary, we stopped in at the Red Lobster Restaurant . We don’t have one of these in all of B.C so we never miss an opportunity to head into one.

Don, Kelly and I quickly ordered our beverages and we decided to share an appetizer so we ordered the “sampler”. It consisted of 4 fabulous lobster stuffed mushrooms, popcorn shrimp and 4 coconut shrimp with a coconut and pineapple sauce. Need I say…to die for

Kelly ordered the side of crab legs  and dove in when they came. Don ordered a cup of clam chowder and shrimp skewers. He said it was pretty awesome and I ordered the lobster pizza. OMG!

We all played the game of sharsies….what else could we do?

 

If you ever get the chance in Edmonton or Calgary, run, don’t walk to the nearest Red Lobster establishment.

 

 

 

 

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Hester Creek Cooking Class Dinner

For the past few years, Don has given me, for my birthday, two cooking class dinners at Hester Creek.  In a word….do not miss the chance to attend one (or more) of these dinners.

This night, 14 almost strangers (6 were friends) had a funny, enjoyble evening and were sorry when it ended. Jo, our server of great fame, was on hand to help Roger with serving plated courses, serve wine and keep the laughs coming.

Our menu for the night was an Italian theme and had 4 courses.

First course:  Seared Sable Fish, Saffron crusted Happy Days Goat Cheese, micro greens (fell  in love with these), and tilton-apicot ginger butter

Second Course: Spinach,  Pancetta and Ricotta Conchiglioni, Tomato and Basil, Parmigiano Reggiano Crisp

Third Course: Truffle Mushrom Crusted Beef Tenderloin, Wild Mushroom and Roasted Golden Shallot Risotto, local Rainbow Carrots, Cabernet Jus

Fourth Course: Local Honey and Lavendar Panna Cotta, Almond and Orange Biscotti

Whew! All courses were perfectly paired with their wonderful wines and wow I can hardly wait until next year and more birthday dinners.

Roger, Jo, Hester Creek…..thank you  for all you do for the City, those who travel from afar to attend and for us….we love it.

Also sorry for the short delay in getting this posted, but my computer had cold or something and took a few days off.

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