A Green Turtle engaged in some pater,
Paddling back and forth 'cross the Equator,
"With my Shadow cast brief, on this Barrier Reef,
Care not 'Fwinter goes sooner or later."

Sunday, April 29, 2012

 May Day
tentative menu
4/30/12 thru 5/4/12
Mon.     Vegetarian Chili, Chipotle Black Bean Soup, Peanut Noodles, Hummus Wraps, Quiche, Becca's Blondies
Tues.     Vegetarian Chili, Madras Curried Tomato Soup, Falafel Salads, Hummus Wraps, Pizzettes, Peanut Butter Fudge Brownies
Wed.     Vegetarian Chili, Sherried Carrot Soup, French Lentil Salad, Hummus Wraps, Avocado Hero, Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Thurs.    Vegetarian Chili,  Black Bean and Corn Salad, Hummus Wraps, Roasted Vegetables on Focaccia with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto, Black Bottom Cupcakes
Fri.          Class and Charter Day - No Lunch


Music Menu
Stiffs and Sax Riffs

 A head's up and low down on this week's menu - Pizzettes will probably be "the usual" toppings-wise. Avocado heroes on Wednesday are dependent on the avocados ripening by then. This week's avocados are currently rock hard. If they just aren't soft enough by Wednesday, the heroes will be served on Thursday, and the roasted vegetable sandwich will replace them on Wed. Check back for updates. Update on avocados - ready-to-go.
News from the Dark Side - Official sources speaking from the D.S., alerted us to the possibility of cute little cubes of cheese accompanying the wine at the senior art show reception. [ Love those cute little cubes of cheese.] Congrats to our own Asya. Nice work.
Last week we bid adieu to Mark Lavon Helm. 'Any World That I'm Welcome to, ...'
Last week we alerted the masses to the alpine strawberry invasion in our own back yard. 
 

Sunday, April 22, 2012

 Goodbye, Big Pink
tentative menu
week of 4/23/12 thru 4/27/12
Mon.     Vegetarian Chili, Curried Broccoli Soup, Pumpkin Couscous Salad, Hummus Wraps, Cheddar Apple Panini, as requested - Volcano Brownies
Tues.    Vegetarian Chili, Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup, Caesar Salads, Hummus Wraps, Pear and Pepper Jack Panini, Black Bottom Cupcakes
Wed.     Vegetarian Chili, Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Mixed Grain and Grapefruit Salad, Hummus Wraps, Artichoke Heart Heroes.  as requested - Apple Cake. Happy Birthday, Ian
Thurs.    Vegetarian Chili, Mexican Split Pea Soup, Pesto Tortellini Salad, Hummus Wraps, Grilled Reuben.   as requested - Cayuga Mud Cake. Happy Birthday, Katherine
Fri.        Vegetarian Chili, Indian Tomato Rice Soup, Frankie's 15 Minute Spinach Salad, Hummus Wraps, Calzones

Music Menu
Redheads are Blues[y]. Again.

A head's up on this week's menu -  It's possible that the pears won't be ripe enough by Tuesday for the panini. Possible, but not probable.  Ian could change his mind about the apple cake on Wednesday, and request a different cake. Or pie, or maybe eclairs. I'm not totally on board about the grilled reuben on Thursday. That could be replaced. Frankie's Spinach Salad is also subject to change.
News from the Dark Side -  Unofficial sources speculate that the blueberry muffin shortage in O2 is about to end.
Last week's cny awesome geographical feature, The Noses, is better enjoyed traveling west on I-90 than east. 
Last week's solution to the pesky wild violet situation was met with a lot of interest at O2. Look for samples, soon.
Last week we revisited Opus hummus, as requested.
 

Sunday, April 15, 2012

 Patriots' Day
"Hang a lantern aloft in the belfry arch, "
tentative menu
week of 4/16/12 thru 4/20/12
Mon.     Vegetarian Chili, Chipotle Tomato Soup, Peanut Noodles, Hummus Wraps, Swiss Melt, Frankie's Orange Kissed Chocolate Brownies
Tues.     Vegetarian Chili, Roasted Cauliflower Soup, Greek Salad, Hummus Wraps, BBQ Tempeh with Cornbread - Coleslaw - Baked Beans, Lemon Squares
Wed.     Vegetarian Chili, West African Peanut Soup, Moroccan Couscous Salad, Hummus Wraps, Chevre and Fig Baguette, Walnut Brownies
Thurs.   Vegetarian Chili, Caribbean Sweet Potato Soup, Mediterranean Corn Salad, Hummus Wraps, Santa Fe Veggie Wrap, Praline Cheesecake
Fri.       Vegetarian Chili, Southwest Corn and Potato Chowder, Edamame, Hummus Wraps, Quesadillas

Music Menu
Alright, I'll try Them


The low-down and heads-up on this week's menu - all desserts this week are the result of requests.
 Wednesday's Chevre and Fig will likely sell out early. Don't be late. 
Friday's menu is up in the air. Still.

News from the Dark Sideunofficial sources  are saying falafels are "way better" on the dark side of campus.
Last week's L.A. party prompt was for Swamp People, season II.
Last week we gave a big nod to Personality of the Week Robbie Paterson, holder of an amazing range of obscure knowledge. btu's of red oak? 24 million per cord.
 




Sunday, April 8, 2012

 "Now as I was young and easy under the apple boughs..." *
tentative menu
week of 4/9/12 thru 4/13/12
Mon.     Vegetarian Chili, Southwestern Tomato Soup, Asian Succotash Salad, Hummus Wraps, Caprese Calzones, Pumpkin Cheesecake
Tues.    Vegetarian Chili, Masala Root Soup, Barley Vegetable Salad, Hummus Wraps, Chipotle Black Bean Burritos, Black Bottom Cupcakes
Wed.     Vegetarian Chili, Cream of Spinach or Curried Spinach Soup, French Lentil Salad, Hummus Wraps, Avocado Hero, Mint Chocolate Brownies
Thurs.   Vegetarian Chili, Pasta Fagiole Soup, Ginger Noodles, Greek Wrap,  Hummus Wraps
Fri.       Vegetarian Chili, Hungarian Potato Soup, Orzo Fattoush Salad, Hummus Wraps, Falafel Wrap,  Orange Kissed Chocolate Brownies

Music Menu
Just another Band from East L.A.

A head's up on this week's menu -
Tuesday's Barley Salad is a mystery to me.
Wednesday's Avocado Heroes are dependent on the avocados being ripe by then. I'm hopeful.
It appears that we've been making too many chocolate desserts here lately. Surprised me, too. How about pie then?
*Dylan Thomas

News from the Dark Side - "...zip-a-dee-doo-dah"
Last week I gave credit where credit was due, to RJ. If you don't get it, then you should have read the sidebars. 
 

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Turnip Termites:  it's not a joke!
tentative menu
week of 4/2/12 thru 4/6/12
Mon.     Vegetarian Chili, Curried Broccoli Soup, Chili Orange Cold Noodles, Hummus Wraps, Cheddar and Apple or Cheddar and Pickled Red Onion Panini, Volcano Brownies
Tues.    Vegetarian Chili, White Bean with Rosemary Soup, Brown Rice Salad, Hummus Wraps, Chili Relleno Torta, Peanut Butter Fudge Brownies
Wed.      Vegetarian Chili, Creamy Carrot Soup,  Black Bean and Corn Salad,  Hummus Wraps, Chevre Baguette, Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Thurs.     Vegetarian Chili, Chinese Velvet Corn Soup, Caesar Salad, Hummus Wraps, Roasted Vegetables on Focaccia with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto, Salted Fudge Brownies
Fri.        Vegetarian Chili, Cuban Black Bean Soup, Pesto Tortellini,  Hummus Wraps, Cheddar - Pickled Red Onion Panini, Pumpkin Cheesecake

Music Menu
Tennessee Ernie Ford and Art Rock Escapades


The low down on this week's menu - 
Monday will either be cheddar/apple or cheddar/pickled red onion, not both, depending on produce delivery.
Tuesday's brown rice salad is a revamped version of last time's brown rice salad. Try this new mix.
Wednesday's Chevre Baguette is the one with goat cheese and a chop salad of artichoke hearts, peppers, onions, tomatoes. pepperoncini. Tentative plans are for the goat cheese, fig, red onion and walnut  chevre baguette  next week.
Friday is still up in the air, check back on Tuesday, we'll know by then.

News  from the Dark Side -  Darksidesunrise: 4/2/12, 6:41 a.m.
Last week's shout out was to Lloyd M. Bucher USN, and Ann Rondeau, also USN.  Talk about multi taskers.
Last week I gave you a reason to love alfalfa sprouts. As if you needed a reason. Stay tuned, because next week I'll share our secret recipes for Opus' Peanut Sauce and Black Bottom Cupcakes.

 

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The work-a-day world takes its toll,
You may gasp for a grasp of the Whole,
To trade virulent clatters, for something that matters,
Put your hands on the shape of a bowl.


Personalities of the week: Steph and Sophie; Hands to work, hearts to God.