Our menus are reviewed regularly and change with the seasons. The following are sample weekly menus at Gumnut Gardens.
| Week 1 | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Tea | Buttered Cruskits with Cheese *Apple and Sultanas MILK / WATER | Oats Porridge *Pear & Apple MILK / WATER | Cruskits with Ham & Cheese *Green Apple & Rockmelon MILK / WATER | Wheat Bix *Banana & Pear MILK/WATER | Cruskits with sliced Cheese *Orange & Honeydew Melon MILK / WATER |
| Lunch & Dessert | Salad of Chickpeas and Lentils with Wholemeal Bread Canned Pineapple slices WATER | Fruity Island Lamb Curry with Carrot, Green apple & Pasta Natural Yoghurt with Canned Peaches WATER | Salmon Mornay, Steamed Broccoli & Cauliflower Chilled Orange WATER | Spaghetti Bolognese with Zucchini, Celery, Carrot & Herbs Natural Yoghurt with *Strawberries WATER | Chicken Stir-fry with Rice, Marinated Capsicum & Cucumber Homemade Custard WATER |
| Afternoon Tea | Homemade Ham & Cheese Savoury Muffins *Rockmelon & Pear MILK / WATER | Apple & Sultana Scrolls *Bananas MILK / WATER | Homemade Bread Capsicum Sticks MILK / WATER | Homemade Raisin Bread *Pineapple & Red Apple MILK / WATER | Homemade Bread with Banana Dried Dates & Sultanas MILK / WATER |
| Late Snack | Rice Cakes with Cream Cheese or Vegemite Dried Sultanas/Dates WATER | Rice Cakes with Cream Cheese or Vegemite *Fresh Grapes WATER | Rice Cakes with Cream Cheese or Vegemite *Grape Tomatoes WATER | Rice Cakes with Cream Cheese or Vegemite Cucumber Sticks WATER | Rice Cakes with Cream Cheese or Vegemite Celery Sticks WATER |
| Week 2 | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Tea | Oats Porridge *Watermelon MILK/WATER | Cruskits with sliced Cheese *Pear & Pineapple MILK / WATER | Wheat Bix *Banana & Orange MILK / WATER | Cruskits with Ricotta Cheese and grated Carrots Dried Sultanas & Dates MILK / WATER | Rice Cakes with Vegemite *Apple & Kiwi Fruit MILK/WATER |
| Lunch & Dessert | Lamb Goulash with Eggplant Natural Yoghurt with a touch of Honey WATER | Vegetable Lasagne with Zucchini, Capsicum & Beans (Crepes) Semolina Lemon Rind Pudding WATER | Cheat’s Moussaka (Eggplant and Greek Yoghurt) *Pear Slices WATER | Apricot Chicken with Couscous & Green Beans Natural Yoghurt with *Banana WATER | Beef Sheppard's Pie with Corn on a Cob Natural Yoghurt with Canned Pear WATER |
| Afternoon Tea | Cruskits with Vegemite & Cheese *Kiwi Fruit & Banana MILK/WATER | Blueberry Muffins *Orange & Apple MILK / WATER | Homemade Wholemeal Cheese Bread *Watermelon MILK / WATER | Organic Wraps with Cream Cheese & Lettuce *Mandarin & Rockmelon MILK / WATER | Homemade Carrot Muffins Cucumber & Capsicum Sticks MILK/WATER |
| Late Snack | Rice Cakes with Cream Cheese or Vegemite Carrot Sticks WATER | Rice Cakes with Cream Cheese or Vegemite *Fresh Figs WATER | Rice Cakes with Cream Cheese or Vegemite *Avocado WATER | Rice Cakes with Cream Cheese or Vegemite *Fresh Grapes WATER | Rice Cakes with Cream Cheese or Vegemite Celery Sticks WATER |
| Week 3 | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Tea | Organic Wraps with Ricotta Cheese Dried Dates & Sultanas MILK / WATER | Cruskits with Ricotta Cheese & grated Carrot *Pineapple & Rockmelon MILK / WATER | Weet Bix *Banana & Apple MILK/WATER | Cruskits with Hommus Dip *Banana & Kiwi Fruit Smoothie MILK/WATER | Oats Porridge *Rockmelon & Pear MILK / WATER |
| Lunch & Dessert | Mediterranean Inspired Kidney Bean Salad with Homemade bread Natural Yoghurt With Canned Peach WATER | Ham & Mushroom slice with Brown Rice & Salad Sliced Green Apple WATER | Mushroom and Spinach Risotto Natural Yoghurt with Frozen Berries WATER | Beef Stir Fry with Vegetables & Rice Noodles Natural Yoghurt with Canned Pear WATER | Greek Beef with Pasta, Baked Zucchini & Feta Cheese Homemade Custard WATER |
| Afternoon Tea | Cruskits with Slices of Cheese *Pear & Mandarin MILK / WATER | Homemade Banana & Pear Muffins Celery Sticks MILK / WATER | Homemade Loaf Date Cucumber & Capsicum Sticks MILK/WATER | Homemade Raisin Toast Oranges MILK/WATER | Cruskits with Ricotta Cheese Dried Sultanas & Raisin MILK / WATER |
| Late Snack | Rice Cakes with Cream Cheese or Vegemite Cucumber Sticks WATER | Rice Cakes with Cream Cheese or Vegemite Dried Goji Berries/Dried varieties without a high sugar content WATER | Rice Cakes with Cream Cheese or Vegemite Cherry Tomatoes WATER | Rice Cakes with Cream Cheese or Vegemite *Seedless Grapes WATER | Rice Cakes with Cream Cheese or Vegemite Carrot Sticks WATER |
| Week 4 | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Tea | Wraps with mashed Eggs with a touch of Dijon Mustard and Ricotta Cheese *Orange & Banana MILK / WATER | Cruskits with Feta Cheese & Tomato *Watermelon MILK / WATER | Cruskits with Vegemite and sliced Cheese * Pear & Pineapple MILK / WATER | Oats Porridge *Pear & Strawberries MILK / WATER | Wheat Bix *Banana & Kiwi Fruit MILK / WATER |
| Lunch & Dessert | Chicken & Vegetable Pasta Bake Natural Yoghurt with Frozen Berries WATER | Asian Style Fish Homemade Rice Pudding WATER | Chicken, Corn & Lentil Salad Homemade Custard with Banana WATER | Homemade Ham & Pineapple Pizzas Natural Yoghurt & Canned Mango WATER | Beef Chilli Con-Carne with Rice & Jungle Salad Apple Pie with Yoghurt WATER |
| Afternoon Tea | Homemade Cheese & Herb Bread *Green Apple Slices MILK / WATER | Homemade Carrot Muffins *Mandarin & Kiwi Fruit MILK / WATER | Homemade Cheese Scones Capsicum & Carrot Sticks MILK / WATER | Cruskits with Sliced Cheese *Honeydew Melon & Apple MILK / WATER | Wraps with Garlic Butter *Mandarin & Apple MILK / WATER |
| Late Snack | Rice Cakes with Cream Cheese or Vegemite Celery Sticks WATER | Rice Cakes with Cream Cheese or Vegemite *Plums WATER | Rice Cakes with Cream Cheese or Vegemite Cucumber Sticks WATER | Rice Cakes with Cream Cheese or Vegemite *Avocado WATER | Rice Cakes with Cream Cheese or Vegemite *Fresh Figs WATER |