BA 1 JANUARY BON APPÉTITE By: Dining Services General Manager, TimColley@blueskiestx.org Blue Skies East Dining Services Thursday, Jan 5 Saturday, Jan 31 Sky Lounge Reservations 568-5045 BST East Dining Reservations 568-5045 Email BST East reservations to V1foodreservations@blueskiestx.org ~Cochran s Closure~ Friday, January 16, 2-4pm - Closed for our monthly service meeting. SKIES EAST DINING NEWS By: Food Service Director, RickRayos@blueskiestx.org Did you know as a result of your feedback and DRAC comment cards in 2014, we now show the nutritional values across all of your Cochran s menus? In spring of 2015, we also plan on making nutritional values available for the Sky Lounge daily buffet to help our resident family make wise choices while enjoying the menus and venues at Blue Skies East. In addition to regular menu choices at Cochran s, I often get asked about the sodium content of some of our specials and the Sky Lounge Buffet items and felt there was a need to do a little more research. In doing so, I found there are some common foods that contribute more sodium to our diets than others depending on how they are purchased and prepared. The basic daily food allowance/recommendation for sodium is to eat no more than 2,400 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day. That being said, I would like to highlight six foods that took me by surprise. The first is one of my favorites - tasty pancakes. While chocolate chip pancakes offer a higher content of 2,000mg of sodium, the ready-made mixes have only 400mg of sodium per serving and pourable mixes have 700mg for three pancakes. Another breakfast item that may surprise you is the bagel. Bread can be a major source of salt. One bagel can contain 460mg of sodium without the cream cheese. The third item on our list is cottage cheese. While it is a great source of protein, a one-cup serving can contain almost 1,000mg of sodium. Cereal can be healthy way to start your day or a salty one depending on what you pick. Many cereals have 180 to 300mg of sodium per serving. Number five would be the classic sandwich. After counting the sodium in bread, deli meat, cheese and turkey - sodium content can easily add up to 900mg or more. Last, but not least, are sauces. Marinades and salad dressings may contain salt, and
sometimes can even taste salty. A two-tablespoon serving of salad dressing or barbecue sauce may have 300mg of sodium. This research was an eye opener for me and hopefully will help you as you decide what and how much you may eat of a certain item. With the help of the culinary team and your Dining Room Advisory Council (DRAC), we have made great strides in providing more variety and nutritional choices for all who dine at Blue Skies of Texas East. With your feedback, we will continue to improve our recipes and nutritional values for your dining experience. ~ Sky Lounge Special Entrees ~ ~Jan 2 & 3~ Stuffed Trout $18.00 ~ Jan 9 & 10~ Blackened Salmon w/spicy Buerre Blanc (white butter) $18.00 ~ Jan 16 & 17~ Seafood Alfredo $15.00 ~ Jan 23 & 24~ Butterfly Golden Shrimp (8) $15.00 ~ Jan 30 & 31~ Grilled Salmon Bruschetta $18.00 BA 2
BST EAST DINING SERVICES Dining Services General Manager-Tim Colley; Dining Services Director-Rick Rayos, Chef Manager-Luis Vega. Dining Services Advisory Council, DRAC-meets 1st Wed. monthly, 9:30Am-CC Rooms. George Chronis-Chair, Norm Galyon,-Vice Chair, Jean Knehans-Secretary. Members: Verna Blake, Betty Bundy, Sarah Chapman, Jimmie Lou Edmiston, Bob Lamb, Mac MacAllister, Bob Sims. HOURS OF OPERATION COCHRAN S BREAKFAST: 7 9:30am (Lite menu offered) LITE BREAKFAST: 9:30 10:30am DAILY LUNCH Counter Service: 11:00 am 1:30pm Express Service 1:30 3:30pm DAILY DINNER: 4:00 pm 7:00pm You may call in your order for Delivery or pick up by phoning: Cochran s 568-5173 - Sky Lounge 568-5043 SKY LOUNGE DAILY LUNCH BUFFET 11:00am 1:30pm DINNER Friday and Saturday Happy Hour: 4 5pm : 5 7pm Reservations Recommended 568-5045 or V1foodreservations@blueskiestx.org DAILY SPECIALS Entrée Special $ 8.95 Buffet $ 9.95 Entrée Only $ 6.95 Sunday Brunch $12.50 Cup of Soup $ 2.45 Starch/Vegetable $ 1.80 Bowl of Soup $ 2.95 Roll $ 0.75 Soup Green Cont. $ 2.95 Muffin $ 1.35 DESSERTS Daily Dessert $ 2.65 Diet Dessert $ 2.65 Gourmet Dessert $ 4.00 Novelty Ice Cream $ 1.95 Frozen Yogurt 8 oz. $ 2.45 1 Scoop Ice Cream $ 1.90 Frozen Yogurt 12 oz. $ 2.95 2 Scoops Ice Cream $ 2.95 BUILD YOUR OWN SPECIAL The following menu items may be substituted for any entrée every day: Hamburger Patty, Grilled Chicken Breast, and Tilapia Filet. The following side dishes can be substituted for any side dish every day: French Fries, Sautéed Spinach, Onion Rings, Cole Slaw, Steamed Broccoli or side Garden Salad. PLEASE NOTE: Numbers in parentheses denotes nutritional information BA 3
Cochran s Daily Special Menu Monday Jan 5 : Soups of the day: Cream of Spinach Soup (150) (Na 170) & Mushroom Barley (90) (Na 100) Broccoli Cheese Quiche (Cal 250g)(Fat 16g)(Chol. 100mg)(Na 400mg) (Carb 17g)(Fib <1g)(Sugar 3g)(Prot. 10g) Roasted Sweet potatoes Cauliflower Cranberry Dijon Chicken (Cal 100g)(Fat 2.5g)(Chol.60mg)(Na 50mg) (Carb 0g)(Fib 0g)(Sugar 0g)(Prot.19g) Home Style Vegetables, Pasta Alfredo Cochran s Daily Special Menu Tuesday Jan 6 Soups of the Day: Chicken, Potato & Corn Soup (90) (Na 330) & Turkey Andouille (270) (Na 1060) Seared Chicken (Cal 240)(Fat 7g)(Chol.65mg)(Na 630mg) (Carb 20g) (Fib 4g)(Sugar 3g)(Prot. 26g) Bow Tie Pasta, Roasted Braised Pot Roast (Cal 250g)(Fat 16g)(Chol.80mg)(Na 250mg) (Carb 3g)(Fib 0g)(Sugar 1g)(Prot. 23g) Roasted Potatoes, Peas & Onions Cochran s Daily Special Menu Wednesday Jan 7 Soups of the Day: Beef & Vegetable Soup (120) (Na 180) & Lima Bean Soup (80) (Na 220) Tortilla Crusted Tilapia (Cal 189g)(Fat 10g)(Chol.75mg)(Na 430mg) (Carb 1g)(Fib 1g)(Sugar 1g)(Prot.31g) Bandito Beans, Spanish Rice Pork Loin (Cal 390)(Fat 16g)(Chol.75mg)(Na 80mg) (Carb 36g)(Fib 1g)(Sugar 35g)(Prot. 23g) Creamed Spinach, New Potatoes BA 4
Cochran s Daily Special Menu Thursday Jan 8 Soups of the Day: Baked Potato Soup & Beef Barley (100) (Na 220) Beef stew w/biscuit (Cal 240g)(Fat 6g)(Chol.35mg)(Na 670mg) (Carb 30g)(Fib 6g)(Sugar 5g)(Prot. 19g) Baby Carrots, Parsnip Potatoes Chicken Fried Steak (Cal 430g)(Fat 33g)(Chol.70mg)(Na 330mg) (Carb 16g)(Fib 1g)(Sugar 2g)(Prot.15g) Mashed Potatoes, Peas & Carrots Cochran s Daily Special Menu Friday Jan 9 Soups of the Day: Italian Wedding Turkey Soup (110) (Na 320) Manhattan Clam Chowder (100) (Na 520) Bourbon Trip Tip (Cal 170g)(Fat 9g)(Chol.65mg)(Na 410mg) (Carb 2g)(Fib 0g)(Sugar 1g)(Prot.21g) Summer Squash Apple & Sweet Potato Casserole Grilled Pork Chop (Cal 330g)(Fat 6g)(Chol.45mg)(Na 470mg) (Carb 22g)(Fib 1g)(Sugar 3g)(Prot.17g) Cornbread stuffing, Green Beans Amandine Cochran s Daily Special Menu Saturday Jan 10 Soups of the Day: Sweet Red Pepper Soup (100) (Na 290) & Shrimp Bisque (210) (Na 390) Salisbury Steak (Cal 120g)(Fat 1.5g)(Chol.25mg)(Na 400mg) (Carb 9g) (Fib 3g)(Sugar 0g)(Prot. 17g) Corn on the Cob, Grilled Zucchini Chicken Tortilla Casserole (Cal 390g)(Fat 25g)(Chol.90mg)(Na 850mg) (Carb 13g)(Fib 1g)(Sugar 2g)(Prot. 28g) Broccoli, Coleslaw BA 5
Cochran s Daily Special Menu Sunday Jan 11 Soup of the Day: Chicken & Sausage Gumbo (50) (Na 530) & Tomato Florentine (60) (Na 330) Shrimp Creole Parmesan Crusted Chicken (Cal 200g)(Fat 6g)(Chol.80mg)(Na 560mg) (Cal 210g)(Fat 13g)(Chol.70mg)(Na 120mg) (Carb 26g)(Fib 2g)(Sugar 4g) (Prot. 13g) (Carb 0g)(Fib 0g)(Sugar 0g) (Prot. 21g) Brown Rice, Fried Okra Cheddar mash Potato Grilled Cochran s Daily Special Menu Monday Jan 12 : Soups of the day: Smoked Ham & Cabbage Soup (70) (Na 800) & Cream of Cauliflower (150) (Na 180) Chicken Pot Pie (Cal 380g)(Fat 19g)(Chol.60mg)(Na 310mg) (Carb 28g)(Fib 3g)(Sugar 3g)(Prot. 25g) Brown Rice Green Beans Roasted Mahi Mahi (Cal 115g)(Fat 1.5g)(Chol.65mg)(Na 180mg) (Carb 6g)(Fib <1g)(Sugar 2g)(Prot. <1g) Broccoli, Scalloped Potatoes Cochran s Daily Special Menu Tuesday Jan 13 Soups of the Day: Garden Vegetable Orzo (45) (Na 240) & Seafood Gumbo (80) (Na 360) Beef Brisket (Cal 460)(Fat 33g)(Chol.115mg) (Na 760mg) (Carb 16g) (Fib 2g)(Sugar 5g)(Prot. 23g) Home Fries, Coleslaw Southern Fried Chicken (Cal 670g)(Fat 44g)(Chol.140mg)(Na 1190mg) (Carb 28g)(Fib 2g)(Sugar 3g)(Prot. 38g) Southern Green Bean, Macaroni & Cheese BA 6
Cochran s Daily Special Menu Wednesday Jan 14 Soups of the Day: NE Clam Chowder Soup (200) (Na 590) & Tomato Basil (50) (Na 125) Herb Roasted Salmon (Cal 280g)(Fat 21g)(Chol.4mg)(Na 50mg) (Carb 750g)(Fib 2g)(Sugar 0g)(Prot.18g) Wild Rice, Roasted Vegetables Pork Cutlet w/scallop apples (Cal 170g)(Fat 9g)(Chol.50mg)(Na 220mg) (Carb 3g) (Fib 0g)(Sugar 3g)(Prot.16g) Lima Beans, Corn Pudding Cochran s Daily Special Menu Thursday Jan 15 Soups of the Day: Cream of Mushroom (190) (220) Minestrone Soup (80) (Na 290) Baked Ziti (Cal 200g)(Fat 4g)(Chol.10mg)(Na 150mg) (Carb 33g)(Fib 3g)(Sugar 4g)(Prot. 9g) Broiled Tomato, Italian Vegetables BBQ Pork Ribs (Cal 360g)(Fat 31g)(Chol.13mg)(Na 65mg) (Carb 320g)(Fib 8g) (Sugar 2g)(Prot.13g) Corn on cob, Potato Salad Cochran s Daily Special Menu - Friday Jan 16 Soups of the Day: Tortilla Soup (100) (Na 170) & Chili Bean Soup Chicken Fajitas (Cal 460g)(Fat 20g)(Chol.80mg)(Na 1040mg) (Carb 37g)(Fib 4g)(Sugar 6g)(Prot.34g) Spanish Rice, Refried Beans Fried Catfish w/hushpuppies (Cal 280g)(Fat 18g)(Chol.90mg)(Na 250mg) (Carb 13g)(Fib 1g)(Sugar 1g)(Prot.15g) Fries, Broccoli BA 7
Cochran s Daily Special Menu Saturday Jan 17 Soups of the Day: Split Pea, Potato & Sausage (100) (Na 130) & Spinach Artichoke (90) (Na 350) Liver & Onion (Cal 310g)(Fat 13g)(Chol.40mg)(Na 400mg) (Carb 34g)(Fib 3g)(Sugar 12g)(Prot. 16g) Peas, Brown Rice Meatloaf (Cal 230g)(Fat 14g)(Chol.50mg)(Na 160mg) (Carb 9g)(Fib <1g)(Sugar 3g)(Prot. 14g) Cauliflower, Cheddar Mashed Potatoes Cochran s Daily Special Menu Sunday Jan 18 Soup of the Day: Chicken Vegetable Soup (70) (Na 350) & Cream of (180) (Na 650) Roasted Pork Loin (Cal 120g)(Fat 4g)(Chol.45mg)(Na 520mg) (Carb 2g)(Fib 0g)(Sugar 2g)(Prot.19g) Mashed Sweet Potatoes Roasted Carrots Chicken a la King (Cal 240g)(Fat 15g)(Chol.60mg)(Na 350mg) (Carb 5g)(Fib 1g)(Sugar 2g)(Prot. 20g) Spinach w/garlic Linguine w/parsley Cochran s Daily Special Menu Monday Jan 19 Soups of the day: Roasted Corn Soup (110) (Na 110) & Chicken Rice Soup (100)(Na 360) Citrus Chicken Stir Fry (Cal 440)(Fat 20g)(Chol.60mg)(Na 1240mg) (Carb 43g)(Fib 3g)(Sugar 35g)(Prot. 21g) Steamed Rice, Mini Pork Egg Rolls (2) Texas Style Beef Brisket (Cal 390)(Fat 35g)(Chol.110mg)(Na 290mg) (Carb 2g)(Fib 0g)(Sugar1g)(Prot.21g) Baked Beans, Country Potato Salad BA 8
Cochran s Daily Special Menu Tuesday Jan 20 Soups of the day: Carrot Ginger Potato Soup (80) (Na 180) & Italian Vegetable Soup (150 Na 290) Manicotti (Cal 130)(Fat 5g)(Chol.45mg)(Na 700mg) (Carb 2g)(Fib 0g)(Sugar 2g)(Prot.20g) Wheat Spaghetti, Brussels Sprouts Roasted Pork Loin (Cal 130)(Fat 8g)(Chol.40mg)(Na 160mg) (Carb 1g) (Fib 0g)(Sugar 0g)(Prot. 13g) Confetti rice Roasted Vegetables Cochran s Daily Special Menu Wednesday Jan 21 Soups of the day: Chicken Tortilla Soup (140) (330) & Lentil (140 Na 350) Beef Enchiladas (Cal 210)(Fat 13g)(Chol.25mg)(Na 220mg) (Carb 14g)(Fib 1g)(Sugar >1g)(Prot. 8g) Black Beans, Spanish Rice Citrus Baked Salmon (Cal 180)(Fat 12g)(Chol.50mg)(Na 135mg) (Carb 0g)(Fib <1g)(Sugar 0g)(Prot. 19g) Vegetable Ragout, Rice Pilaf Cochran s Daily Special Menu Thursday Jan 22 Soups of the day: Beef Vegetable Soup (120) (Na 180) & Cream of Cauliflower (150 Na 180) Veal Parmesan (Cal 510)(Fat 29g)(Chol.90mg)(Na 310mg) (Carb 28g)(Fib 1g)(Sugar 8g)(Prot.33g) Italian Roasted Potatoes, Italian mix Veg Caribbean Jerk Chicken Breast (Cal 110)(Fat 3g)(Chol.60mg)(Na 260mg) (Carb <1g)(Fib 0g)(Sugar 0g)(Prot. 19g) Turnip Greens, Scalloped Potatoes BA 9
Cochran s Daily Special Menu Friday Jan 23 Soups of the day: Cream of Broccoli Soup (100) (Na 200) & Turkey & Rice Soup (90) (Na 410) Chopped Beef Steak (Cal 240)(Fat 18g)(Chol.60mg)(Na 200mg) (Carb 3g)(Fib 1g)(Sugar 1g)(Prot.15g) Capri Vegetables, Orzo Sundried Tomatoes Parsley & Garlic Tilapia (Cal 150)(Fat 6g)(Chol.50mg)(Na 430mg) (Carb 3g)(Fib 0g) (Sugar 0g)(Prot. 20g) Cilantro Rice, Roasted Cochran s Daily Special Menu Saturday Jan 24 Soups of the day: Minestrone Soup (40) (Na 690) & Velvet Corn (80) (Na 230) Beef Lasagna (Cal 510)(Fat 19g)(Chol.65mg)(Na 370mg) (Carb 53g) (Fib 4g)(Sugar 6g)(Prot. 29g) Parsley Butter Potatoes Broccoli Spears Herb Crunch Chicken Breast (Cal 280)(Fat 10g)(Chol.70mg)(Na 230mg) (Carb 20g)(Fib 0g)(Sugar 5g)(Prot. 27g) Corn Pudding, Stewed Okra & Tomatoes Cochran s Daily Special Menu - Sunday Jan 25 Soups of the day: French Onion Soup (100) (Na 320) & Cream of Celery (Na 250) Shrimp Scampi (Cal 210)(Fat 12g)(Chol.220mg)(Na 620mg) (Carb 2g)(Fib 0g)(Sugar 0g)(Prot. 26g) Linguini Roasted Tomatoes Sweet & Sour Pork (Cal 190)(Fat 17g)(Chol.80mg)(Na 65mg) (Carb 0g)(Fib 0g) (Sugar 0g)(Prot. 25g) White Rice Stir Fry Veg BA 10
Cochran s Daily Special Menu Monday Jan 26 Breakfast Special: Egg in a Nest or Pecan Chocolate Chip Wheat Pancakes Soups of the day: Chicken Rice Soup (100) (Na 360) & Cream of Vegetable Soup (110) (Na 260) Green Chili Pork Stew over Steam Rice (Cal 200)(Fat 11g)(Chol.35mg)(Na 830mg) (Carb 16g) (Fib 2g)(Sugar 3g)(Prot.13g) Sautee Cabbage Chicken Fried Chicken (Cal 750)(Fat 55g)(Chol.145mg)(Na 740mg) (Carb 24g)(Fib <1g)(Sugar 3g)(Prot. 37g) Mashed Potatoes, Squash Casserole Cochran s Daily Special Menu Tuesday Jan 27 Breakfast Special: Egg in a Nest or Pecan Chocolate Chip Wheat Pancakes Soups of the Day: Split Pea Soup (90) (Na 440) & Beef Noodle (110) (Na 330) Baked Chicken (Cal 320)(Fat 22g)(Chol.105mg)(Na 63mg) (Carb 1g)(Fib 0g)(Sugar <1g)(Prot. 27g) Corn & Tomato Butternut Squash Beef Tips over Noodles (Cal 300)(Fat 12g)(Chol.65mg)(Na 110mg) (Carb 30g)(Fib 2g)(Sugar 2g)(Prot. 16g) Sugar Snap Peas Cochran s Daily Special Menu Wednesday Jan 28 Breakfast Special: Egg in a Nest or Pecan Chocolate Chip Wheat Pancakes Soups of the day: Chicken Posole Soup (100) (Na 200) & Cream of Tomato (140) (Na 350) Spaghetti w/meat sauce (Cal 310)(Fat 12g)(Chol. 40mg)(Na 450mg) (Carb 30g)(Fib 3g)(Sugar 7g)(Prot. 19g) Mushroom Risotto Broccoli Spears Mustard & Apricot Ham (Cal 130)(Fat 2.5g)(Chol.60mg)(Na 830mg) (Carb 8g)(Fib 0g)(Sugar 0g)(Prot. 18g) Roasted Glazed Sweet Potatoes Chopped Greens Cole Slaw BA 11
Cochran s Daily Special Menu Thursday Jan 29 Breakfast Special: Egg in a Nest or Pecan Chocolate Chip Wheat Pancakes Soups of the day: Skinny Potato Soup (230) (Na 460) & Black Bean Soup (80) (Na 180) Chicken Fajitas (Cal 310)(Fat 7g)(Chol.45mg)(Na 510mg) (Carb 38g)(Fib 3g)(Sugar 4g)(Prot. 20g) Spanish Rice, Refried Beans Swiss Steak (Cal 300)(Fat 22g)(Chol.45mg)(Na 290mg) (Carb 13g)(Fib 2g)(Sugar 3g)(Prot.13g) Lima Beans, Mashed Potatoes Cochran s Daily Special Menu Friday Jan 30 Breakfast Special: Egg in a Nest or Pecan Chocolate Chip Wheat Pancakes Soups of the day: Chicken Gumbo Soup (70) (Na 140) & Seafood Chowder Soup (140) (Na 370) Beef Batter Cod (Cal 580)(Fat 36g)(Chol.35mg)(Na 1010mg) (Carb 48g)(Fib 3g)(Sugar 1g)(Prot. 16g) Fries, Southern Slaw Little Italy Meatballs (Cal 390)(Fat 10g)(Chol.50mg)(Na 210mg) (Carb 56g)(Fib 5g)(Sugar 7g)(Prot. 20g) Spaghetti, Herb Zucchini Cochran s Daily Special Menu Saturday Jan 31 Breakfast Special: Egg in a Nest or Pecan Chocolate Chip Wheat Pancakes Soups of the day: Carrot & Potato Soup (170) (Na 350) & NE Clam Chowder (220) (Na 590) Tuscan Herb Swai (Cal 70)(Fat 3g)(Chol.10mg)(Na 170mg) (Carb 2g)(Fib 0g)(Sugar 4g)(Prot.9g) Green Beans, Rice Pilaf Chicken Marsala (Cal 270)(Fat 13g)(Chol.60mg)(Na 390mg) (Carb 14g)(Fib 5g)(Sugar 4g)(Prot. 21g) Summer Squash & Tomatoes Herb Bowtie Pasta BA 12