Eating Gourmet

Sarah's daycare center sends out a weekly email to all the parents with the Center's updates, staff's schedules, and every 3 weeks, the menu.  I always look forward to looking at the menu - to see what Sarah will be eating.  One of the great things about Sarah's daycare is that they have a professional kitchen and a chef who cooks meals on-site to all the classrooms.  The menu changes every 3 weeks and reflects the seasonal ingredients. The produce are mostly all locally grown and/or organic. All poultry is hormone and antibiotic free and the salmon is wild caught.  All milk are Organic from Clover Farms.  They work very closely with parents and accommodate for kids who are allergic to certain foods.  Here is Sarah's menu this week and next week!  I must say that I am jealous. They all sound so delicious! Sarah is the classroom's Little Eater.  She is usually the first to arrive at the table and the last to leave. She eats everything.  There is nothing so far (hope it stays that way) that Sarah dislikes.  Is this a reason why Sarah is not eating much during dinner?  Mommy's cooking is not up to par to the meals at daycare!??

Week of: December 12, 2011	BREAKFAST	LUNCH	PM SNACK
MONDAY	Cereal Organic Pears	Baked penne pasta w/roasted Organic butternut squash, leeks & parmesan cheese Green peas Organic Johnagold apples	Assorted crackers Organic oranges
TUESDAY	Bagels w/cream cheese Organic oranges	Spaghetti squash w/sundried tomato & fennel ragout Whole wheat biscuits Organic apples	Assorted crackers Grapes
WEDNESDAY	Scones Organic bananas	Crispy baked chicken Carrot & parsnip puree Shaved brussel sprouts Organic oranges	Assorted crackers Organic pears
THURSDAY	Whole wheat buttermilk pancakes w/pure maple syrup Organic bananas	Cassoulet beans Roasted organic carrots Cornbread Organic oranges	Assorted crackers Mixed organic fruit
FRIDAY	Chef’s choice Organic fruit	Chef’s choice	Assorted crackers Organic fruit

*Vegetarian’s only- Wednesday: tofu substitution

Week of: December 19, 2011	BREAKFAST	LUNCH	PM SNACK
MONDAY	Scones Organic apples	Miso glazed tofu Toasted brown rice Steamed broccoli Organic oranges	Assorted crackers Organic bananas
TUESDAY	Scrambled eggs Whole wheat toast w/Rachel’s jam Bananas	Organic kabocha squash & potato soup Maple cornbread Mixed Organic lettuces w/creamy avocado dressing Anjou pears	Assorted crackers Organic grapes
WEDNESDAY	Cereal Organic bananas	Lasagna w/turkey ragout Early winter salad Organic apples	Assorted crackers Organic pears
THURSDAY	Rachel’s maple granola Raisins Organic yogurt Organic apples	Chickpeas in savory vegetable broth w/ organic rainbow chard, carrots & mozzarella toast Organic oranges	Assorted crackers Organic bananas
FRIDAY	Whole wheat buttermilk pancakes w/pure maple syrup Organic fruit	Chef’s choice	Assorted crackers Organic fruit