Hi Peppers!
It was a fun first day at camp and spent a lot of time in the garden today.
We met the animals during our chores today where we got to collect eggs and milk goats.
Ms. Sarah shows an Orange Pepper how to milk a goat.
To get to know all our new friends at camp we went on a hayride out to the back field to play games!
Red and Orange Peppers return from their hayride.
In Garden Kitchen we made some yummy fresh salsa with homemade chips! Ms. Katie taught us knife safety before we started so we stay safe in Garden Kitchen all week!
Ms. Katie shows a Green Pepper how to chop an onion.
We went out to the back garden to do an experiment with seeds. We put some seeds in plastic bags with paper towel and some seeds in the ground and at the end of the week we are going to see which one grew!
A Red Pepper puts her seed experiment in her bag.
Since today was about plants we had a scavenger hunt in the children’s garden. We saw some cool plants that smell like lemons and popcorn!
Ms. Sarah shows the Orange Peppers some flowers in the garden.
We made Three Sisters Soup in Garden Kitchen. We learned that beans, squash, and corn are called the three sisters because often they are grown together. The plants work together to thrive and can also make a nutritious meal when paired together.
A Yellow Pepper peels the squash for the soup.
I hope you’re ready for another exciting day at camp.
See you all tomorrow!
Garden Kitchen Recipes
Homemade Salsa and Chips
-2 tomatoes
-Juice of 1 lime
-1 tbsp ripped Cilantro
-1 medium onion, chopped
-1 garlic clove, chopped
-½ green pepper
-Salt / Pepper
-Corn tortillas
-Olive Oil
Chop 2 small tomatoes and place in large glass bowl.
Roll lime, slice in half and squeeze out juices.
Wash and rip cilantro.
Slice onion in half, peel outer layers and chop. (For younger groups, use food processor)
Use food processor to mince garlic.
Chop ½ green pepper, using food processor for small dice if necessary.
Add Salt & Pepper to taste.
Brush oil on tortillas.
Using a pizza cutter, slice tortillas into small triangles.
Lightly season tortillas with salt & pepper and then bake at 350 degrees until crispy.
3 Sisters Soup
-1 quart water
-1 ½ pound butternut squash (peeled, seeded and cut into 1in cubes)
-4 cups fresh corn kernels cut from about 6 ears of corn
-1 ½ cup green beans
-1/4 cup chopped basil leaves
-1/4 cup & 2 Tbs vegetable oil
-1 large onion (coarsely chopped)
-1 tsp ground cumin
-1 tsp dried oregano
-Salt & Black pepper
-Parmesan cheese
In a large pot, bring the water to a boil with the squash, beans and corn.
Cover and simmer over moderately low heat until the squash is just tender, about 15 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil.
Add the onion and bell peppers and cook over moderate heat, until softened, 8 minutes.
Add the cumin, oregano and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 4 minutes.
Stir the vegetables into the stew and season with salt and pepper.
Serve soup & sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of chopped basil & cheese and serve.
Sounds like they had a GREAT first day. Wonderful dinner conversations about it all tonight. Thanks for posting the pictures and updates. And thanks to all the fun hardworking staff. We look forward to a great week!