Legends Hotel Newsletter

The year end is fast approaching and the Legends team is gearing up for another fun-filled festive season. Johnny our Executive Chef has been hard at work designing this year's amazing buffet selections for Christmas Day Lunch, Christmas Night Dinner and New Years Eve Dinner.

Get in early and give Trudi or Kate a call on (07) 5588 7888 to make your booking.

Christmas at Legends

November

Will it rain or will it shine? Whatever the outcome, it won't affect us here in sunny Queensland. And it certainly will not stop Australia 's biggest racing event – The 2005 Emirates Melbourne Cup on 1 November. Festivities will be held at various venues on the Gold Coast, including yours truly with our always sumptuous Melbourne Cup Buffet Luncheon. www.vrc.net.au

For those who like to keep up with the couture world, the Australian Fashion Design Awards & Festival will be held from 2–12 November. This will take place at different venues on the Gold Coast including the Gold Coast Convention Centre and Varsity Lakes . www.nationalretailassociation.com.au

For some real life action, check out the 2005 National Firefighter Championships from 3-6 November at the United Soccer Grounds in Broadbeach. Interstate and international competitors will display the skills, teamwork and determination that their profession is renowned for over a 10-event program. www.fire.qld.gov.au/whatson/nfc

The Gold Coast Rose Society presents the 6th Annual Rose Show on 12-13 November at the Robina Community Centre. Go along to admire the hundreds of champion roses on display, fabulous floral art, and digital photo competition then get stuck into some tasty home baked treats. www.goldcoastrosesociety.org.au

Theeeey're baaack! Yes, it's that time once again for our young Australian school leavers to kick up their heels and celebrate their freedom with a traditional week long break on the Gold Coast. Schoolies Week 2005 will hit town from 18-27 November. www.goldcoastschoolies.com.au

Melbourne Cup

2005 National Firefighter Championships

Schoolies Week 2005

Domestic Violence Awareness Function

On Thursday 24th November 2005 , Legends Hotel will be hosting an event together with photographer Claire Quinn in aid of Domestic Violence Awareness. This event will host guest speakers, a showcase of Claire's own works and auction items which will raise money for the Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation.

For more information please contact Claire on 0402 522 373

Domestic Violence Awareness Function

From Executive Chef - Johnny Datt

Red Emperor on Papaya Chilli Coconut Salsa with Green Onion & Basil Oil

4 x 180g Red Emperor fillets (skin on)

Marinade:

½ bunch fresh coriander, chopped
1 chili, chopped
5g roasted cumin seeds, crushed
4 tblsp extra virgin olive oil
½ lime (juice of)
1 tblsp fish sauce
1 tblsp soy sauce
salt & pepper

Salsa:

1 large greenish papaya, diced
3 roma tomatoes, diced
40g fresh grated coconut
½ onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic
5g fresh coriander
5g fresh mint
5ml rice wine
5ml peanut oil
5ml coconut milk
5ml lime juice
1 chili
1 tsp sugar
salt & pepper

Sauce:

¼ bunch fresh basil
100g shallots
½ onion
1 clove of garlic
1 tblsp sugar
salt & pepper
peanut oil

Mix all marinade ingredients together. Place fish in marinade and leave for 20 minutes.

Salsa: Heat peanut oil in pan. Saute onion & garlic, add chili. Allow to cool and mix with remaining ingredients.

Sauce: Fry garlic & onion in peanut oil. When cool place in blender with remaining ingredients. Blend and add extra peanut oil to correct consistency. Strain through fine sieve and serve.

Heat fry pan or BBQ. Grill fish skin side down first for 4 minutes. Turn once only and grill for further 4 minutes. To serve place papaya salsa in centre of the plate. Place grilled fish on top and spoon sauce over and around. Garnish with char-grilled lime halves.

Red Emperor on Papaya Chilli Coconut Salsa with Green Onion & Basil Oil

As a senior citizen was driving down the freeway, his car phone rang.

Answering, he heard his wife's voice urgently warning him, "Stephen, I just heard on the news that there's a car going the wrong way on Highway 401. Please be careful!"

"Darl," said Stephen, "It's not just one car. It's hundreds of them!"

Quote of the Month
The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

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