Week of April 7th, 2025

You all have done it, again... This week's sales have been nearly identical to last week's sales! I'm blown away. Thank you for stopping in and supporting me (again). You are the best! We've been able to refresh the salad bar every day - which I love. I don't even know when the wraps disappeared mid-week?! And I think I might need to add a baker to my team...lol! Those Gooey Butter Cookies disappeared in less than 90 minutes. Like, what the heck?! I've already put in a bulk order for ingredients moving forward!!!

I so enjoyed getting a chance to chat with more new faces this week! Thanks for the constructive feedback and joyful reviews of the items you loved. You sure do know how to make me feel good!

We're doing breakfast/brunch early, again, this Wednesday - thanks to Olga! And I bought a toaster and plan on having some bagels, cream cheese, and butter available each morning, as well. I've just got to figure out where to set it up.

I appreciate you all so much. I hope you have a nice weekend!

With continuous gratitude,

-Ellen, Your Not-So-Average Lunch Lady

---

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

Green Bean Salad w/ Feta & Lemon

Elote Grilled Mexican Corn Salad

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

Soup Specials

Vegetable Beef Soup

Hot Lunch Counter

Tuesday, April 8th

Buffalo Chicken Sammies

Tender, shredded chicken breast tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce topped with an apple-jalapeno slaw served on a Farm-to-Market pretzel bun. Served with housemade pickles and Mike's Hot Honey.

Wednesday, April 9th

Hot BRUNCH Bar Available Starting at 8AM

Build-Your-Own Breakfast Bowl

>O'Brian Potatoes

>Scrambled Eggs

>Chorizo

>Crumbled Bacon

>Cheddar

>Restaurant Style Salsa

>Spinach

>Avocado

>Jalapenos

Thursday, April 10th

Japanese Ginger Salad

Japanese Hibachi-Inspired Chicken & Veggies

Fried Rice

Grab & Go

Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Cheese & Salami Snack Pack

Farm-To-Market Muffins

Assorted Cookies & Desserts

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

Week of March 31st, 2025

I. Am. Shooketh.

Guys, this past week has been our best sales week for The Cafeteria since opening a year ago - at the moment I'm writing this, they're nearly double our highest week leading up until now. I'm (almost) speechless...but, if you've ever stopped to chat with me, you know I've always got something to say!

Thank you to those of you who've supported me this past year (and beyond) and thank you to those who've just arrived and decided to support me this week, as well. You don't know what it means to a small business like mine. I've fought incredibly hard to get to this moment and I've nearly given up a dozen times since COVID hit. But, if this week's numbers are any indication of what I could build in The Cafeteria with a fuller building and access from the General Public, I'm truly, truly excited to see where this leads. More sales means I can afford more help, increase my offerings, and have less waste. This is the moment I've been working for. And I know things are tight for a lot of people right now - including myself. So, if you chose to spend a few (or a lot of) dollars to support me this week, know that my family and I appreciate it more than anything in this world. Cooking for community is my passion. My calling. My soul's purpose. I've had to prepare my heart for failure many times but, this week has given me renewed hope and strength to continue doing what I love - and sharing that love with you. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!

With immeasurable gratitude,

-Ellen, Your Not-So-Average Lunch Lady

---

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

Tex Mex Crunch Salad

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

Soup Specials

Greek Lemon Orzo Soup

Hot Lunch Counter

Tuesday, April 1st

Chicken Piccata

Lemon Parmesan Green Beans

Wednesday, April 2nd

Hot BRUNCH Bar Available Starting at 9AM >> Twice in two weeks...what?!

Old-Fashioned Pancakes w/ Maple Syrup, Fresh Blueberry Topping, and Homemade Whipped Cream

Scrambled Eggs

Homestyle Potatoes

Pork Breakfast Sausage Links

Thursday, April 3rd

Tacos al Pastor (Pork & Pineapple) w/ Fresh Mango-Pineapple Salsa

Jalapeno Buttered Corn

Grab & Go

Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Cheese & Salami Snack Pack

Farm-To-Market Muffins

Assorted Cookies & Desserts

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

Week of March 24th, 2025

How is this the last full week in March?! I feel like January and February took ages and now, March is practically over. April is my birthday month, so I always look forward to that!! Although, since having kids, I haven't been able to go anywhere on my birthday like I used to. My very favorite birthday was when I took my Professional Engineering exam in 2016 then immediately jumped on a plane to Paris the following day so that I could be in France on my actual birthday. What. A. Rush. Paris is amazing; I would live there if I could!

Anyways, I want to extend another warm 'Welcome' to the rest of the Bank of Labor team that is joining us this week! I'm so looking forward to meeting you - and feeding you! We've got a full week of food ahead.

Just know that I'm here if you have any questions as you explore The Cafeteria!

With gratitude,

-Ellen, Your Not-So-Average Lunch Lady

---

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

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

Soup Specials

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili

Hot Lunch Counter

Tuesday, March 25th

Herb-Crusted Pork Loin w/ Avo-Stachio Sauce

Baby Potatoes w/ Rosemary & Thyme

Wednesday, March 26th

Hot BRUNCH Bar Available Starting at 9AM >> The stars have finally aligned for me to do a brunch!!

Biscuits & Gravy

Scrambled Eggs

Homestyle Potatoes

---

Sloppy Joe Sammies

Baked Fries

>>I don't usually have lunch on Wednesdays but, I've got some extra ingredients on hand so, I'm going to make Sloppy Joe's!!

Thursday, March 27th

Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry

Steamed Jasmine Rice

Grab & Go

Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Cheese & Salami Snack Pack

Farm-To-Market Muffins

Assorted Cookies & Desserts

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