by Shirley Lang | Oct 29, 2014 | Testimonials
“Hi Shirley, When I read your testimonials it’s pretty clear you don’t need my two cents. People just love your cooking and I’m not surprised one bit. When you put your mind to something there’s no stopping you and of course there’s...
by Shirley Lang | Oct 19, 2014 | Blog
Long road to the kitchen Friends’ plea brought Shirley Lang to career in catering BY ERIC AKIS, TIMES COLONIST OCTOBER 20, 2010 Shirley Lang presents a plate of appetizers. She was a hairdresser, then a talent agent, before becoming a caterer. Photograph...
by Shirley Lang | Sep 24, 2014 | Testimonials
“Thank you so much, Shirley, for making my husband’s surprise anniversary dinner a memorable experience. You were able to make my idea of a private, special dinner come to life. The dinner location, at deVine winery in the Brentwood Bay area, was incredibly...
by Shirley Lang | Sep 24, 2014 | Testimonials
“Thank you so much for sending us the photos from my birthday dinner! What a wonderful night that was… I want to thank you once again for an amazing evening. I never dreamed that this is what Brian had in mind when he said he was “taking me somewhere...
by Shirley Lang | Aug 6, 2014 | Testimonials
“WOW! Shirley, I can’t begin to thank you enough for such a great dinner party, everything was perfect, our guests raved about the food, your outstanding culinary expertise and John’s amazing service! I could not have asked for anything more, Hugh...
by Shirley Lang | Mar 25, 2014 | Testimonials
Quaint Bistro, fabulous food and service DINER REVIEW “A very cute new little restaurant run by chef/caterer Shirley Laing. There are only a few tables and it caters to the daytime crowd. The food is unique, tasty, fresh and wonderful. Shirley will have food...
by Shirley Lang | Mar 25, 2014 | Testimonials
New Menu every day DINER REVIEW “What an excellent little boutique restaurant… really great food and the menu is different every day…. give it a try.” Ron Kirstein Print this...
by Shirley Lang | Mar 25, 2014 | Testimonials
Entertaining my Taste Buds! DINER REVIEW “Today, I had lunch at KoD Boutique Bistro with a great friend. I was in for a most pleasant surprise. Miss Shirley has a way with flavours and I took full advantage. From the hummus to the soup (roasted chestnut –...
by Shirley Lang | Mar 25, 2014 | Testimonials
DINER REVIEW “I have had the opportunity to have two amazing lunches at Kitchens of Distinction Boutique Bistro – Chef Shirley has introduced me to flavours and recipes from around the world that I still dream about. I highly recommend a visit.”...
by Shirley Lang | Mar 25, 2014 | Testimonials
“I had the pleasure of dining twice at this fabulous little restaurant run by a local caterer/chef Shirley Lang. My first lunch was a Brazilian Fish Stew with locally sourced vegetables and herbs. It was fantastic. For my second lunch, I brought a client and she...
by Shirley Lang | Mar 25, 2014 | Testimonials
“Food is always tasty, fresh, and real (made from raw ingredients, not processed). I think they try to use local ingredients when possible. Service has never failed me. It’s cool that you get to chat with the chef. Portions are a good size and pricing is...
by Shirley Lang | Mar 25, 2014 | Testimonials
4 Stars: “I went to Kitchens of Distinction Boutique Bistro before the official opening and was warmly greeted by Shirley, the owner. A few hiccups as would be expected but nothing to speak of. The food was delicious, served simply and priced very well for the...
by Shirley Lang | Mar 25, 2014 | Testimonials
“Hi Shirl, Thanks for a great dinner last night. Your Moroccan menu was fresh, beautifully executed and a welcome change. Pretty healthful I imagine, nothing too heavy, lots of veg. Thoroughly enjoyed it! I really liked the amuse bouche at the beginning…...
by Shirley Lang | Mar 25, 2014 | Testimonials
Dr. Val Napoleon, Law Foundation Professor of Aboriginal Justice and Governance, Director of the Indigenous Law Clinic at the Faculty of Law, University of Victoria, BC UVIC Testimonial Print this...
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Prosecco with Wild Hibiscus Flower Wild Maple Smoked Salmon Tartare with Cucumber, Lemon, Creamy Basil & Capers served in a Sea Shell Chilled Mango & Coconut Milk Soup with Exotic Spices Gingered Steamed Asparagus with Slivered Almonds & White Truffle Oil...
by Shirley Lang | Aug 26, 2013 | Sample Menus
Amuse Bouche: Lamb & Pistachio skewer with Hummus & Beghrir (flat bread) Salad: Assorted Seasonal Greens with fresh blueberries, sweet & spicy pecans & goat Chevre with raspberry vinaigrette Mains: Moroccan Scented Port Tenderloin with Fruit Compote...
by Shirley Lang | Aug 26, 2013 | Sample Menus
Italian Bruschetta with Home Grown Cherry Tomatoes & Basil Wild Rice Corn Fritter topped with Goat Brie & Home made Tomato Chutney Chilled Curried Mango Coconut Milk Soup with Prawn garnish Roasted Seasonal Vegetable & Red Quinoa Salad with Maple Balsamic...
by Shirley Lang | Aug 26, 2013 | Sample Menus
Red Wine Poached Pear on a bed of Fresh Cut Mixed Exotic Lettuce topped with Locally made Brie & Toasted Pumpkin Seeds with Olive Oil & Champagne Vinegar Dressing Roast Beef Slow Roasted with Mesquite Smoke Vegetarian Option: Grilled Portobello Mushroom...
by Shirley Lang | Aug 13, 2013 | Blog
Very Lemony bar, easy and delicious recipe! 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 cup butter, softened 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1/2 cup pure lemon juice 1 large whole lemon rind zest Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F or 175 C...
by Shirley Lang | Jun 19, 2013 | Blog
Culinary Crossroads… So much of our day to day journey feels like we are at a crossroads. One emotion meets another; one understanding crosses another; and, so often, one plan runs headlong into another. On my busiest days, I see a lot of...
by Shirley Lang | Jun 17, 2013 | Testimonials
“I attended a small Moroccan Themed dinner party that was catered by Kitchens of Distinctions. The food was delicious and each course was a feast for both the eye and the palate. Shirley and her staff were professional, with Shirley explaining each beautifully...
by Shirley Lang | Jun 12, 2013 | Testimonials
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by Shirley Lang | Jun 7, 2013 | Blog
While browsing my mail box, I found this very delicious looking drink recipe. Give it a try and let me know what you think of it. It is from the CHOW Website. By Lisa Lavery Steeping dried Jamaica flowers in tequila gives a tart, sangría-esque quality to this...
by Shirley Lang | Jan 23, 2013 | Blog
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/your-brain-food/201205/can-the-mediterranean-diet-treat-your-depression Can the Mediterranean Diet Treat Your Depression? Yes, but you’ll need to add nuts. Published on May 16, 2012 by Professor Gary L. Wenk, Ph....
by Shirley Lang | Jan 23, 2013 | Blog
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/your-brain-food/201205/dietary-fats-improve-brain-function Dietary Fats That Improve Brain Function Fat plays many vital roles in brain function. Published on May 14, 2012 by Professor Gary L. Wenk, Ph. D. in Your Brain on Food We...
by Shirley Lang | Aug 7, 2012 | Blog
Happy 150th Birthday Victoria! [ You still look great for your age;) ] What a fantastic HOT long weekend. We celebrated by catering a luncheon on Friday at the Mung0 Martin Long House downtown with Mayor Dean Fortin and our sister cities. It was a lovely event with...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 31, 2012 | Blog
We hosted a Clandestine Dinner last Friday evening and it turned out amazing. The food was delicious as always with Moroccon inspired dishes. We also were so inspiried by the flowers which were donated by A Sea of Bloom! They tied the night together and looked...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 24, 2012 | Testimonials
“I would like to thank you for catering my Client Appreciation Party! Shirley, you made my party so very enjoyable for my guests/clients/myself in my home! The food you served was DELICIOUS and so lovely presented. This was the first time I hired a catering...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 24, 2012 | Testimonials
“I wanted the evening to be very special for the bridal couple and your contribution helped to make it so. The chilled curry mango soup with the crab garnish and the prawn and pepper skewers were both tasty and popular with the guests. As appetizers, they...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 24, 2012 | Testimonials
“Thank you for the fantastic dinner, we had such a great time… every morsel was so well prepared, like soulful music to the taste buds. The romantic setting lined up for us was well planned and very thoughtful. From our special individually...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 13, 2012 | Blog
If you’d like to hear more about it, please fill out the contact form and we will send you an email. Happy Friday everyone!! Print this...
by Shirley Lang | Aug 30, 2011 | Testimonials
“Hi Shirley, I just wanted to let you know that our boss and all of the other high profile members of the Committee that you catered last Tuesday LOVED the food. They said it was so delicious and healthy and that it was the most delicious meal that they have been...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Sample Menus
First Course Creamy Wild Mushroom & Blue Cheese Crostini Second Course: Wild Smoked Salmon Tartare with Dill, Crème Fraiche & Capers on Cucumber cup Third Course Lobster Bisque with Caviar & Chili Threads Fourth Course Fresh picked roasted yellow &...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Sample Menus
First Course: Italian Sparkling Water with Sweet Hibiscus Flower Clean Italian sparkling water prepares the pallet for romantic foods. The Hibiscus flower is representative of delicate beauty…. the love one shares with another. Second Course: Nutmeg Cream Cheese...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Sample Menus
Potted Smoked Salmon Mousse & Dill in Cucumber Cup Juniper Roast Beef with Garlic Horseradish Cream & Blueberry Drizzle Crostini On Wild Rice & Corn Fritters Imu Salmon – Smoked Salmon Baked in Seaweed Print this...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Sample Menus
Cold Seafood Salad Mussels, Clams, Prawns, Oysters, Crab: Steamed with fresh herbs, butter, garlic. Assorted fresh dips and salsas Wild Rice Salad with radishes, green onions, chives Green mixed field greens with baby tomatoes and cucumbers Roast Elk & Roast...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Sample Menus
Mini Tuna Salad Sandwich on Homemade 12-Grain Bread BBQ Short Ribs Mix Potato and Chorizo Salad with Guatemalan Pumpkin Seed Dressing Curtido – Guatemalan Coleslaw Smoked Trout Mousse & Dill in Cucumber Cup Prawns & Green/Red Pepper Garlic & Lime...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Sample Menus
Potted Smoked Dill Salmon in Cucumber Cups Creamy Clam Chowder Shirley’s Special Fry Bread Juniper Roast Bison with Blueberry Glaze Mustard and Thyme Baron of Beef Au Jus Salmon & Mushrooms in Puff Pastry with Basil Cream Lemon Herb Roast Potatoes Roast...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Sample Menus
Creamy Tarragon Clam Chowder Juniper Roast Bison Skewers served on a bed of Santa Fe Corn Accompanied With Blueberry Juniper Berry Sauce Side of Creamed Garlic Potato & Chipolte Sweet Potato Served in Martini Glass Salmon with Blood Orange and Rosemary With Wild...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Sample Menus
Guatemalan Potato & Green Bean Salad in Pumpkin Seed Sauce Guatemalan Curtido (Coleslaw) Apple, Carrot & Walnut Salad in Coconut Cream Honey Cardamom Dressing Guatemalan Spinach & Black Bean Quesadillas Smoked Salmon & Red Pepper Wraps Smoked Trout and...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Testimonials
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by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Testimonials
“Hi Shirley, Congratulations on the win last night. Your dish was very delicious! The People’s Choice Award, is an important category in those types of competitions. I told you I felt positive energy around your table last night! Best, Eric” Eric is...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Testimonials
“The first meal I had when I was thrown out of the Trailer Park was made by Shirley Lang and it was worth shootin’ up the neighborhood for. It was the Best!!” “Safety Always Off”, Bernard Robichaud – ‘Cyrus’ Trailer Park Boys Print this...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Testimonials
“I thought it was going to be a challenge hosting two dinner parties back to back, but your skills in providing such delectable food made it seem a breeze. From the hors d’oeuvres to the last mouthful of raspberry mousse and mint tea, it was a delicious...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Testimonials
“I want to recommend Shirley Lang of Kitchens of Distinction, whom I recently had the pleasure of having had cook for my 40+ guests. She is in my words an artist of the most delectable, mouth watering culinary work I’ve experienced. I’d even say it...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Testimonials
“Shirley, a short note of thanks for your wonderful presentation this past Saturday evening. I cannot tell you the number of positive comments and rave reviews I have received about the quality of food, your selection and the service provided by your staff. I...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Testimonials
“I have had the privilege of having dinner created by Shirley Lang. Her knowledge of edible Indigenous plants and flowers while combining them successfully throughout a delectable menu is astounding. As an Executive Chef I know how hard it is to create your own...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Testimonials
“We invited 60+ guests for a buffet style dinner and we have never had a more successful party. Everyone absolutely raved about the food and how well the event was organized. Everythig was perfectly spiced and the servings were exceptionally generous. We...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Testimonials
“Thank you for making last night’s event such a success. Your memorable culinary creations are fit for the highest occasions. I look forward to the next event I can attend with you as the caterer.” Edgar Quay Print this...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Testimonials
“This is the third year we have booked you to do the catering and once more it proved to be another great event for us! The ladies were thoroughly impressed with the food and I would like you to pass our thanks on to your staff. We look forward to repeating this...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Testimonials
“The service provided by Kitchen’s of Distinction was excellent! Many kind comments were made on the quality of the food, service and professionalism exhibited during the event. Your availability to answer questions and provide advice and tips to those...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Testimonials
“I was extremely impressed with the way Shirley and Steven interacted with each other and with the guests while they were catering the party. They worked unobtrusively and efficiently in the kitchen, with a minimum of disruption to the guests, in fact, many of...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Testimonials
“I can honestly say, Shirley I would have no hesitation in recommending your company and feel confindent that should we choose to have future gatherings catered we would again call upon your company to assist us.” Judie Robertson, Capital Regional District...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Testimonials
“Shirley is not only very professional but also very thorough, flexible and accommodating in the service she provides. The meals that Shirley has prepared are indescribably delicious. She prepares gourmet quality meals for our busy and often hectic work days – a...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Testimonials
“I attended a large community gathering, 400+ guests, at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre in July of this year and was very impressed with not only the food but the presentation and variety of options. I approached Ms. Lang to cater a small birthday get together....
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Testimonials
“From the moment you arrived, promptly on time, you took control and proceeded to exceed our expectations at every turn. You provided decorations, which really made the season come alive. You began providing appetizers to the group as soon as people began arriving,...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Testimonials
“Shirley has provided her culinary expertise to several of Surrounded by Cedar’s functions in the community and it has always been delicious and beautifully presented. Shirley uses the freshest ingredients and caters to her clients’ needs and tastes and always makes...
by Shirley Lang | Jul 22, 2011 | Testimonials
“Thank you so much for the great service & food you provided at the two Land & Sea Mural Blessings at Ogden Point. Your serving staff was dressed appropriately and they moved around the crowd with ease. I received many compliments on the food and its...
