October Menus
A Week’s Guide Using Seasonal Food in Thrifty Balanced Menus
Monday
Breakfast
Freshly Sliced Oranges
Cooked Cracked Wheat Cereal
Toast with Butter, Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children
Luncheon
Cream of Tomato Soup
Orange Bread, Butter
Grated Carrot Salad
Grapes
Tea for Adults Milk for Children
Dinner
Braised Pig Hocks
Boiled Potatoes
Buttered Rutabaga
Lettuce with French Dressing
Bread and Butter
Baked Apples
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children
Tuesday
Breakfast
Orange Juice
Rolled Oats with Milk
Toast with Butter
Jam
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children
Luncheon
Corn Fritters
With Syrup
Celery
Baked Apples
Tea for Adults Milk for Children
Dinner
Boiled Bologna
Baked Potatoes
Escalloped Tomatoes
Bread and Butter
Lettuce with French Dressing
Brown Sugar Custard
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children
Wednesday
Breakfast
Stewed Prunes
French Omelet
Toast with Butter, Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children
Luncheon
Macaroni, Tomato and Green Pepper Casserole
Toast with Butter, Honey
Concord Grapes
Tea for Adults Milk for Children
Dinner
Spanish Liver
Buttered Parsnips
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Cole Slaw
Sliced Bananas with Butterscotch Sauce
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children
Thursday
Breakfast
Grapefruit Juice
Prepared Cereal with Milk
Toast with Butter, Jam
Coffee for Adults Cocoa for Children
Luncheon
Vegetable Soup
Crisp Crackers Butter
Oatmeal Cookies
Applecot Sauce
Tea for Adults Milk for Children
Dinner
Lamb Shoulder Chops with Dressing
Creamed Potatoes
Buttered Spinach
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Frosted Cup Cakes (Save half for Saturday)
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children
Friday
Breakfast
Freshly Sliced Oranges
Hot Whole Wheat Cereal with Thin Cream
Toast with Butter, Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children
Luncheon
Cream of Lima Bean and Carrot Soup
Crisp Crackers or Toast
Lettuce Wedges with Thousand Island Dressing
Pears
Tea for Adults Milk for Children
Dinner
Veal Chop Suey
Boiled Rice
Buttered Carrots
Bread and Butter
Sliced Cucumber Salad
Cherry Tapioca
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children
Saturday
Breakfast
Tomato Juice
French Toast
Syrup
Broiled Sausages
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children
Luncheon
Eggs with Cheese Sauce on Toast
Tomato Aspic Salad
Sliced Pineapple
Tea for Adults Milk for Children
Dinner
Salmon Loaf
Potatoes O’Brien
Buttered Peas
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Frosted Cup Cakes
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children
Sunday
Breakfast
Sliced Bananas
Poached Eggs with Bacon Curls
Toast with Butter, Jam
Coffee for Adults Cocoa for Children
Dinner
Tomato Juice Cocktail
Roast Duck with Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Buttered Rutabaga
Radishes
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Apple Delight with Custard Sauce
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children
Supper
Date, Cream Cheese and Shredded Lettuce Salad
Bread and Butter
Pineapple Buttermilk


You had me nodding along with this thrifty menu.
At least until I got to the braised pig hocks. Ewwww!
Comment by Meredith — October 3, 2006 @ 10:10 am
Yes, sometimes things are a bit odd. I am not sure where one picks up pig hocks to braise even if one decides it sounds like a good idea,
Comment by retrofood — October 3, 2006 @ 10:47 am