Homegrown Happy Valley

If your summer camp memories include putting up with snoring bunkmates, running endless laps in the sweltering heat, or singing kumbaiyah for the hundredth time, do your kid a favor and give her something different. Even though my daughter is a few years away from attending summer camp, I’m researching options now so I won’t have to read about it on her blog later.

Paying attention to fun alternatives to the more traditional summer camps, I discovered some local options that incorporate fun and education, not to mention an artistic flair and a pinch of something unique.  These are all offered at area venues and started by locals looking to spread their love of art, music or cooking to a younger set. Last time we checked, there were still slots available. 

Growing up, July 4th meant celebrating my sister’s birthday by eating breakfast at our local swim club. Friends and family members fired up the griddles in the picnic grove and filled them with their breakfast items of choice. My mother always made sourdough pancakes and blueberry buckle, my personal favorite. I couldn’t find my mom’s recipe, but this one worked out quite well.

What did you do with your local food for the Eat Local Challenge this week? Leave a reply and let us know!

HOT ITEMS OF THE WEEK:

• tomatoes
• blueberries!
• zucchini