Tastes of Autumn 2021

Hospice & Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley is excited to announce the return of another fall favorite fundraiser! Tastes of Autumn returns to the North County on Sunday Oct. 24th. Due to COVID-19 related restrictions, we are offering take-away dining only again this year.

We are pleased to welcome back the experienced guest chefs you’ve come to know for years: Dr. Bill Orlando (Orlando Chiropractic, Massena), Chef John VanKennen (SUNY Potsdam Dining Services), and we are excited to welcome back Mr. Toby Violi (formerly of Violi’s Restaurant, Massena) to the event!

These talented individuals will each be preparing an exclusive entrée to be served with a fresh salad and dessert. All entrées and sides will be prepared and packaged to be re-heated at home and will adhere to all NYSDOH guidelines.

Entrée Selections:

 Chicken Cacciatore

 Succulent boneless chicken thighs, Bell Pepper trio, onions, crushed tomato & Italian herbs, simmered to perfection and nestled atop a bed of fresh linguine.

Prepared by Dr. Bill “Doc” Orlando,

Orlando Chiropractic, Massena

 Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf

Juicy and tender ground beef  mixture wrapped in Applewood Smoked Bacon and topped with a signature BBQ glaze. Served with fresh Fall Vegetables & roasted Fingerling Potatoes.

Prepared by Chef John VanKennen

SUNY Potsdam Dining Services

 Shrimp Veneziana

Take home a Violi’s favorite!  Gulf Shrimp sautéed in garlic butter and served over a bed of linguini with a Basel Pesto Cream Sauce. (contains pine nuts & shellfish)

Prepared by Toby Violi

Farmer’s Insurance, Massena

 Fall Vegetable Primavera

Butternut squash, Brussels, and Cherry Tomatoes in a White Whine Lemon Basil sauce, topped with vegan cheese and served over red lentil pasta. (vegetarian & vegan friendly!)

Prepared by Chef John VanKennen

SUNY Potsdam Dining Services