Week of May 5th, 2025

It was an intense start to the week today! I hope those of you who tried the Birria Quesadillas (and Pozole) enjoyed them! Olga did a great job - and I learned a lot in the process. I always enjoy learning new recipes - and this one was a keeper!

This Thursday, we're having the Thai menu that helped me secure my first ever corporate lunch client in September 2018. It was the first meal of a 5-day trial with a local energy company. They'd been catering in lunches from a local celebrity chef and weren't quite enjoying all the things they were receiving and were looking for something different. They just happened to call the commissary kitchen I had just started renting for small events and the owner shared my information with them. I worked really hard to come up with a variety of menu offerings so they wouldn't get bored. I learned so much about catering from feeding that company!!

At the time when I started, I was still working a part-time engineering job in the afternoons, after my lunches were served. I can hardly believe I actually did that...like, what was I thinking?? In reflection, though, I was genuinely conflicted on whether to leave my engineering job to pursue my passion. It was a crossroads between my literal DREAM vs. my dream engineering project: the lighting for the new KC Airport. By November that year, it was clear that I wasn't going to be able to hang onto my engineering position any longer. Things were taking off for my catering and I was floating to 'work' in the kitchen every day. It was such a dream come true!

I appreciate you all and your support of me on this journey.

See you soon!

-Ellen, Your Not-So-Average Lunch Lady

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Soup & Salad Bar

Build-Your-Own Salad using Fresh Greens, Prepared Veggies, and an Assortment of Toppings along with Housemade Ranch Dressing. Additional dressings available in the coolers.

Salad Specials

Caesar Salad

Rainbow Broccoli Salad

Grab a Cup or Bowl of Soup and Make-It-Your-Own with Toppings from the Salad Bar.

Soup Specials

Authentic Mexican Pozole

Hot Lunch Counter

Monday, May 5th

Cinco de Mayo Special Menu:

Birria Quesadillas served with Beef Consommé

Pozole Soup

Tomatillo Salsa

Chips

Tuesday, May 6th

Nacho Bar

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Chili-Lime Chicken Thighs

Cheesy Green Chili Rice Casserole

Wednesday, May 7th

Hot BRUNCH Bar Available Starting at 8AM

Biscuits & Gravy

Homestyle Potatoes

Scrambled Eggs

Bacon

Pork Sausage Links

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Nacho Bar - While Supplies Last

Thursday, May 8th

Nacho Bar - While Supplies Last

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Thai Chicken Rice Bowls

>Coconut Jasmine Rice

>Peanut Sauce

Grab & Go

Bean-to-Cup Coffee

Bagels

Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Cheese & Salami Snack Pack

Assorted Cookies & Desserts

*Note: Items may vary due to product availability and kitchen speed.