FoodObservation: Saints Heart and Vascular Institute Present Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine

The Saints Heart and Vascular Institute presented celebrity chef, Robert Irvine. The 11th event hosted by the hospital featuring a focus on the enrichment of heart health, "healthy eating and way of life".

The St. Anthony Heart and Vascular Institute is the first hospital in Oklahoma that has an Emergency Room and a specific hospital location dedicated entirely on the treatment of the heart.
The purpose of the event served as a stage for the Chef Robert Irivine to explain the importance of making good nutritional decisions and promote his recipe book. For every purchase of the book 10% percent went back to the Hospital. A three course dinner, a detailed discussion about proper cooking procedures, nutritional facts; followed with presentation on how to enjoy it in your own home, "restaurant style". I had a small little notepad that I wrote down everything that I observed.
Lets start!

Hor dourves

Sushi: Shrimp Tempura Roll, California roll, and Phildephia Roll

Tuna Tartare top on a fried wonton crisp

Tomato, Mozzerella, Basil with a Pesto
Toasted Bruschetta with sliced beef, caramelized onions, and Gorgonzala Blue cheese

Wine:
Sauvignon Blanc 2010 from the Napa Valley, California
Solena, Pinot Noir Grande Cuvee
Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, The Show, California

I started with the Pinot Noir to complement the hor doveur, a bruschetta topped with beef and caramelized onions and gorgonzala blue cheese; which to my delight I found them to be darling. There were three different types of sushi that were served; California Roll, Phildephia Roll, and Shrimp Tempura Roll. To cleanse the palate pickled ginger and wasabi was served. Also a popular italian trio combination was available, on a stick, basil, mozzeralla, and tomato with pesto. My mouth watered and itched for more. I was almost too full to enjoy the meal that was to come, with the guest speaker. The dining guests at the hospital are very friendly and uplifting. The excellent selection of wines were unlike most get- togethers I have been too. The main choices are usually cheap and unbearable high alcohol California wines. This hospital has class!

Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine works on a show called Restaurant Impossible on Food Network. He takes on cooking missions that seems virtually impossible and finds a way to complete the challenges.
The News cast of Channel 4 had the honor of introducing the chef to the St. Anthony's stage.

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The chef was very involved with the crowd, giving tips about nutrition. For example one thing he recommended is to use lemons instead of iodized salt. The acidity from the lemon will add flavor and is much more healthier. The reason is that idoized salt has been process in a plant and has added unnecessary chemicals. The best salt to use is sea salt. The only restaurant in the world where you can find every type of sea salt is in Chicago at Charlie Trotter's restaurant.