You have been employed as the cook for a private day nursery that provides care for babies (4 months plus) and children (up to age 4). Design a 2- course lunch menu (main course and dessert) that could be served to the children.

... Brief You have been employed as the cook for a private day nursery that provides care for babies (4 months plus) and children (up to age 4). Design a 2- course lunch menu (main course and dessert) that could be served to the children. Analysis of the task: * Age of children - 4 months 4 years * Nutritional requirements Macronutrients - 1. Carbohydrates 2. Protein 3. Fat Micronutrients - 1. Vitamins 2. Minerals * Cost per child * Equipment available * Number of babies/children to be catered for * Allergies and intolerances * How is the food served? * Special dietary requirements * Number of staff and their skills * Nutritional guidelines Menu Desert - Frozen Chocolate Bananas Ingredients 5 oz (150 g) luxury Belgian milk chocolate, broken into small pieces 2 medium bananas (total weight about 250 g) Equipment 3 bamboo skewers Scissors Knife Tray Parchment Heatproof bowl Saucepan Method 1. First cut each bamboo skewer in half using scissors, and snip off the sharp point. Now peel the bananas, then, slicing sharply on the diagonal to produce long oval slices cut

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