News
Trends
Celebrities
Interviews
Jet Set Pet
Suite Dreams
Top 5
Weekend Away
Specials
Family Vacation Packages
Romantic & Honeymoon Packages
Spa & Wellness Packages
Destination Weddings
Girls Getaways
Fall Travel Packages
Winter Specials
Christmas Travel
Destinations
Articles
Hotels
Hot Hotel Openings
Beach & Island Resorts
5-Star City Hotels
Adventure & Eco Lodges
Boutique City Hotels
Country House Hotels
Family Resorts
Romantic Retreats
Guest Ranches
Safari Camps & Lodges
Golf Resorts & Lodges
Spa Resorts & Wellness Retreats
Ski Resorts & Lodges
Wine Country Getaways
Villas
Beach Villas
Country Villas
Golf Villas
Ski Villas
Villas
Residences
Trips/Cruises
Cruises & Yachting
Rail Journeys
Ultimate Adventures
Private Jet Travel
Safaris
Family Travel
Travel Tips
Business Travel
Airline News
Arts/Culture
Events
Food/Wine
Restaurants
Bars & Nightclubs
Afternoon Tea
Coffee
Culinary Travel
Wine Travel
Spa/Sport
Spa & Wellness Retreats
Yoga & Hiking
Golf Getaways
Ski Vacations
Shop/Style
Gift Guide
Beach and Resortwear
Beauty and Fragrance
Books
Fashion
Home Style
Luggage and Handbags
Luxury Autos
Men's Style
Travel Essentials
Watches & Jewelry
Wine and Spirits
World's Most Expensive
Home Page
News
Blancaneaux Lodge Offers New Organic 'Convivial' Garden Dining Experience
June 9, 2017
The experience starts with cocktails offered upon arrival. Guests can sip and savor as they tour the garden and learn about the organic farming practices used to harvest the unique produce that grows here in abundance. Gathering at a communal table located on the open-air porch of the organic garden’s new thatched roof kitchen, they will then dine on a three-course meal, all inspired by ingredients picked fresh that day from the garden. From soups and salads to pasta dishes. The only decision to make is what wine they will share with new friends!
Francis and Eleanor Coppola believe that fresh, flavorful ingredients are of utmost importance: “We want to offer our guests the best there is, and by growing it ourselves we can guarantee the quality,” says Francis. “Besides, what’s a good brick oven pizza without fresh basil?”
At Blancaneaux Lodge the produce is truly local. The gardening staff grows all the organic vegetables and many of the fruits used at the lodge including a variety of herbs, six different types of lettuce, Brussel sprouts, broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, string beans, tomatoes, cabbage, eggplant, zucchini, radishes, beets, celery, sweet peppers, sweet corn, limes, oranges, grapefruits and tangerines. The gardener and chef consult daily on what is available for the day’s menu and what will soon be ready to make an appearance. The year-round growing season and careful crop rotation means there are always fresh tomatoes for salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and pastas.
Recipe:
Asian style Stir Fry with Orange, Ginger & Cashews
This recipe was developed at the request of Francis Coppola who thought it would be a good addition to the convivial dinner menu. Even though the flavor is Asian, the ingredients are almost all local. It can be served with chicken (pictured above) or shrimp or it can be made completely vegetarian, with the addition of cooked black beans and/or tofu and served with either brown rice or rice noodles and top with cashews (which are also local to Belize). When making a stir fry, an extremely hot wok and the order in which the ingredients are cooked makes all the difference. The addition of orange juice with cornstarch thickens it and makes it shiny. Spice can be added in the form of finely chopped hot peppers or hot sauce.
Ingredients:
(for 1 portion)
-1 Tbsp sesame/veg oil mixed 1 to 5
-1 pinch of salt
-2 ounces of sliced red onion
-1 Tbsp finely minced garlic
-1 tsp hot pepper *optional
-1 tsp minced fresh ginger
-2 ounces carrot (sliced on a bias)
-2 ounces of green beans, trimmed
-2 ounces of sweet pepper, any color
-1 cup of loosely packed kale, stems removed and cut in 1 inch pieces OR
-1 cup of Chinese cabbage, chopped
-1 tsp rice wine vinegar (or lime juice)
-1 tsp. Kikoman soya sauce
-1/4 Cup of fresh orange juice with cornstarch dissolved in it **
-1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
-1 Tbsp. scallion or green onion, sliced on a bias
-1 Tbsp of chopped Vietnamese herb mix (equal parts mint, cilantro and lemon basil)
-2 Tbsp. cashews, toasted and coarsely chopped or 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
-1 Tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro
Method:
-Heat your Wok, add the oil mixture and wait until it is smoking hot
-Add the ingredients one by one in the order listed above. You need to pay attention to the ingredients in the pan to ensure you don’t end up with too much oil, they cook properly, that the onions and garlic don’t brown, that the carrots and the green beans are cooked but still crispy, that the balance of seasoning (salt) and acidity (rice wine vinegar) is correct and not overwhelming. There should be enough sauce to properly coat rice noodles and taste fresh from the orange juice ginger and all the herbs. Cilantro can cook a little more, but the Vietnamese herb mix must be added right at the end. If serving with rice noodles toss them in with the herbs so that they are coated in sauce and then place them with tongs in the bottom of the bowl with the vegetables on top. The whole cooking process should take no more than 8 minutes. Serve immediately, don’t let the stir fry sit around.
** 2 cups orange juice with 3 Tbsp dissolved in it
Recipe credit: Mara Jernigan for Blancaneaux Lodge, April 2017
For more information on the Convivial Dinner experience at Blancaneaux Lodge, please visit
:
https://www.thefamilycoppolahideaways.com/en/blancaneaux-lodge/dining/garden-spot
Make your reservation today by calling toll-free (844) 773-9574 or visit
www.thefamilycoppolahideaways.com
or
info@thefamilycoppolahideaways.com
Like Us
Facebook
Follow Us
Twitter
Follow us
Instagram
Sign-up for Our Email Newsletter
FIND A LUXURY HOTEL & BOOK WITH EXCLUSIVE PERKS!
Andorra
Anguilla
Antigua & Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bhutan
Botswana
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Brunei Darussalam
Cambodia
Canada
Cayman Islands
Chile
China
Colombia
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
England
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji Islands
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Galapagos
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guatemala
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kenya
Kuwait
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Martinique
Mauritius
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Norway
Oman
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Russia
Scotland
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
South Africa
Spain
Sri Lanka
St Vincent & the Grenadines
St. Barthelemy
St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Martin
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Turkey
Turks & Caicos
U.S. Virgin Islands
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Vietnam
Wales
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Beach
City
Coastal
Countryside
Desert
Golf Course
Island
Jungle
Lakeside
Mountains
Remote
Waterfront
Wilderness
Adventure/Eco/Nature
Culture
Business Meeting
Casino/Gambling
Food & Wine
Family Vacation
Golf Getaway
Pet Friendly
Romantic Getaway
Safari
Scuba Diving
Shopping & Fashion
Ski Vacation
Spa & Wellness
Villas
Wedding
Wineries / Wine Tasting
Luxury Partners
Villa Lala — Romantic Boutique Hotel in Puerto Vallarta
Atlantis Dubai - An iconic entertainment destination comprised of two world-class resorts that bring you extraordinary experiences.
JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa
Cabo Platinum - Cabo San Lucas Luxury Villas, Yachts & Concierge Services
Villa Firenze - Costa Rica Luxury Villa Rental
Tuscan Dream - Immerse Yourself in the Tuscan Villa Vacation Experience
Dude Ranchers Association - An all-inclusive vacation experience like no other
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel - Santa Barbara, California - Experience timeless Californian glamor.
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa - Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii - Beachfront Resort
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa - Rancho Santa Fe, California - One of the West’s most sought-after five star resorts
The St. Regis Deer Valley - Park City, Utah - Exhilarating activities in the summer and the winter
Blue Waters Resort & Spa - Antigua - A hidden gem nestled in a private bay on Antigua's northwestern coast with sunset views
A.M.A Selections - Luxury Villa Rentals throughout Europe