Joe Wardzala

Good food, good friends, good beer!

[Joe Wardzala @ChefWardzala]

Deadpool 3 twist: the MCU Deadpool is played by @RealHughJackman with a @VancityReynolds obsession.

[Joe Wardzala @ChefWardzala]

Preparing for #MardiGras2022 @MeadowsKalida! Fresh hand made donuts with whipped vanilla creme filling and a Grand Marnier chocolate ganache! @ChefRenee5402 @nolafoodguy

[Joe Wardzala @ChefWardzala]

Getting ready to get happy hour u under way @MeadowsKalida! Snowflake martinis, an assortment of canapés, pretzels with white cheese, and cranberry pecan cheeseballs! @nolafoodguy @ChefRenee5402

[Joe Wardzala @ChefWardzala]

Theme dinner was a big hit @MeadowsKalida! A trio of appetizers, Steak Oscar, and a Grand Marnier cake! @nolafoodguy @ChefRenee5402

[Joe Wardzala @ChefWardzala]

Then week is well underway @MeadowsKalida! Potatoes Romanoff, Monte Cristo sandwiches with chowder, and coconut mint snowballs! @nolafoodguy @ChefRenee5402

[Joe Wardzala @ChefWardzala]

Valentines themed happy hour complete with love potion cocktails! @nolafoodguy @ChefRenee5402 @TrilogyLiving @MeadowsKalida

[Joe Wardzala @ChefWardzala]

Donut bar for our amazing team today! @nolafoodguy @MeadowsKalida @TrilogyLiving

[Joe Wardzala @ChefWardzala]

Fancy like menu for lunch today! Applebee’s inspired menu with bourbon street steak and that Oreo shake! @nolafoodguy @ChefRenee5402 @MeadowsKalida

[Joe Wardzala @ChefWardzala]

Sunday brunch is back @MeadowsKalida! @nolafoodguy @ChefRenee5402

[Joe Wardzala @ChefWardzala]

Got a New York classic for this week’s #hotdogdaysofsummer stop! @nolafoodguy @MeadowsKalida @ChefRenee5402

[Joe Wardzala @ChefWardzala]

#hotdogdaysofsummer tour! Last week we tried a San Francisco BLT dog and this week we hand dipped some Dallas style Corn Dogs! @nolafoodguy @MeadowsKalida @ChefRenee5402

[Meadows of Kalida @MeadowsKalida]

Continuing our Hot Dog Days of Summer tour, we took our twist on the classic Detroit Coney Dog! This featured hearty chili, lots of cheese, and diced onions atop an all-beef frank on a sub roll. Next week, we head west to try a San Francisco specialty. #SeniorLiving

[Joe Wardzala @ChefWardzala]

We brought the flavors of the county fair to our residents for a special brunch! Sausage w/ peppers n onions, curly fries, corn on the cob, hot pretzels, breakfast biscuit pizza, elephant ears, watermelon,candied bacon, and Cotton Candy ice cream! @nolafoodguy @MeadowsKalida

[Randall Bufford @rbufford]

July is National Culinary Arts Month!

I am biased, but our "foodies" are #rockstars & their service, perseverance & creativity during the pandemic was awe inspiring. So glad we were able to reward them with the largest investment in dining team wage increases in our history!

[Joe Wardzala @ChefWardzala]

Capping off our France #themeweek with an homage to fromage! Cheese themed #happyhour! Mascarpone and chocolate filled puff pastry, brie fondue, and fried goat cheese! @nolafoodguy @ChefRenee5402 @MeadowsKalida

[Joe Wardzala @ChefWardzala]

Another #themedinner in the books! Beef bourguignon with potatoes lyonaisse and ratatouille. For dessert a classic creme brulee! @nolafoodguy @ChefRenee5402 @MeadowsKalida

[Joe Wardzala @ChefWardzala]

Taking a #themeweek trip to France! So far we’ve tried Lemon curd crepes, chicken fricasse, and blood orange chocolate tarts! @nolafoodguy @ChefRenee5402 @MeadowsKalida

[Joe Wardzala @ChefWardzala]

Welcome to the #hotdogdaysofsummer tour! Each week we treat our residents to a different famous frank! Our first 2 weeks we tried the Chicago dog and the Cleveland Polish Boy! 6 more stops to go before the summer tour comes to an end! @nolafoodguy @ChefRenee5402 @MeadowsKalida

[Joe Wardzala @ChefWardzala]

Smoked corned beef hash for lunch. Smoked at home and made with potatoes, herbs, and onions from our garden!

[Joe Wardzala @ChefWardzala]

Happy #IndependenceDay! We are having a backyard style cookout with brats, beans, macaroni salad, and watermelon! @nolafoodguy @ChefRenee5402 @MeadowsKalida