Hi Peppers!
Today was our last day of camp and we finally had some really nice warm weather to enjoy our day outside!
We all went out on a hayride to the field and played some games as a group.
We learned more about the goats today and took them on walks while we talked about them.
We made hummus and pita chips in Garden Kitchen.
We learned about the maple forest this afternoon. We saw the sugar shack and the lines around the trees for when they tap the maple trees. Maple sap can only be collected for a short period of time because the temperature at night needs to be below freezing and the daytime temperature needs to be above freezing.
In afternoon Garden Kitchen we made maple oatmeal raisin cookies and sampled different types of milk. We tried whole, soy, and rice milk.
Today the 3-Day Walk walked by the farm and our campers went to cheer them on!
It was finally time for our skits. We sang songs and performed our skits for everyone. Each group came up with their own skit in music and practiced it all week.
We had a great week at camp and can’t wait to see you next summer!
Garden Kitchen Recipes
Garlic Hummus & Pita Chips with Veggie Scoopers
-1 can chickpeas
-2 Tbs fresh parsley
-2 garlic cloves
-1/2 onion chopped into small pieces (or green onions)
-Juice of ½ lime
-2 Tbsp sesame oil
-Salt
-Pepper
-3 loaves of pita bread
Chop onion into chunks and place in food processor.
Roll & wash 1 lime, then add juice to food processor
Using can opener open can of chickpeas, drain liquid and add to food processor.
Add Salt/Pepper to taste (3 cranks each).
Add 2 tbsp of sesame oil to food processor.
Wash and rip fresh parsley, then add to food processor.
Pulse food processor, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until smooth.
Using a pizza cutter, slice the pita bread into small triangles.
Bake pita triangles at 350 degrees until crispy.
Maple Oatmeal Cookies & Milk Tasting
-½ cup butter, softened
-¾ cup white sugar
-3 tablespoons maple syrup
-1 egg
-1 cup all-purpose flour
-½ teaspoon baking soda
-½ teaspoon salt
-¾ teaspoon cinnamon
-1 ½ cups quick cooking oats
In a medium bowl, whisk together butter, white sugar and maple sugar.
Crack an egg, and then add to the creamed mixture.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Stir into the creamed mixture.
Fold in the quick cooking oats.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and grease cookie sheets.
Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and flatten down with a fork dipped in sugar.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in oven.
Cook on baking sheet for 3 minutes then transfer to wire rack to cool.