WEEK 3, Day 4

Phew - it's a busy week here at camp! The chefs were non-stop in the kitchen this morning making: oven-fried chicken, ham and cheese panini and carrot-apple juice. They enjoyed a quick snack of chips and home-made salsa before getting back to the kitchen for the preparation part of their lunch.

Everyone was hungry by the time lunch rolled around. After everyone was happy with the delicious meal they made and enjoyed together.

Chef Morgan looking adorable in her leaf hat.

Lunchtime with their fellow chefs.

WEEK 3, DAY 3

This might be the busiest morning yet in the kitchen! The chefs are preparing a finger feast of banana-zucchini bread with chocolate mousse, mini-pizzas and curried deviled eggs. The chefs concentrated on presentation. The curried deviled eggs went into hollowed out green peppers for a beautiful presentation.

What a great morning! The chefs skills have truly evolved. Their creations just get better and better!

Chefs, Maddie, Niya and Anna making their banana-zucchini bread.

Yes, Chef Niya is singing in the kitchen:)

Notice the green pepper bowls - so creative!

WEEK 3, DAY 2

The finger food fun continues! Today we made spinach nuggets, black bean quesadillas and mango salsa.

It was inside for yoga today since the chefs didn't feel like doing yoga in the rain:)

As promised here is our newest chef!

ANNA

Chef Anna is a 9 year old who describes herself as fun - and she is right! Chef Anna has one pet goldfish named Oliver. In her free time she loves watching America's Funniest Home Videos.

When it comes to food Chef Anna loves sushi - especially cucumber rolls. In the kitchen you will find her baking brownies.

WEEK 3, DAY 1

Finger food is fun, that is why we are devoting an entire week to just that!! This morning the chefs made chicken satay and mini burgers on sticks. They were careful to soak the sticks in water before using them so they didn't burn in the oven.

Outside activities included an egg toss and opposite-hand catch to keep everyone active and healthy.

The afternoon chefs took a walk and then spent the afternoon making quesadillas and used the extra plums to make a tart. YUM!

See you tomorrow!

Our newest chef, Anna making her chicken satay (we'll post her profile tomorrow!)

Lunch outside - with our grateful moment, of course!

WEEK 2, DAY 4

"Getty Eggy with It" is the Friday food challenge today at LYFVE Summer Camp. The chefs started off in a scavenger hunt to find their ingredients and got right down to business.

Chef Jenine and Chef Dana used the egg theme and created "Tropical French Toast" with a scrumptious mango, peach and pineapple sauce. They added oatmeal to their french toast - a great way to incorporate whole grains.

Team 2, Maddie, Erin and Niya created delicious Wild West Eggs Muffins with Corn Salsa and Sunny Side Fruit Salad with granola! They did a wonderful job of using left-overs (yesterday's salsa) to not waste food!

It was close....but in the end Team 2 won with their creation! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

The Friday food challenge isn't the only exciting part to our Friday. Philabundance Fridays started today! Thank you for those of you who contributed cans (please keep them coming!)! The chefs donated their time and skills and spent the afternoon baking oatmeal raisin cookies and carrot muffins for Philabundance. Check out the website to see who we are helping! http://www.philabundance.org/

HAPPY WEEKEND!

Sunny side Fruit Salad

Wild West Egg Muffins

Tropical French Toast

Team 2 - Chefs Niya, Maddie and Erin

Chef "Danine" with their Tropical French Toast

WEEK 2, DAY 3

The smell of banana and cinnamon pancakes filled the morning air at LYFVE Summer Camp. The chefs waited patiently for their pancakes to bubble in the pan before flipping them to their other side. The pancakes turned out extra fluffy because the chefs used seltzer water instead of flat. What a fun pancake tip!

In yoga each chef made up their very own yoga pose inspired by nature. The poses were very creative! Great job yogi chefs! There was an extra long Shavasana with two beautiful songs, Butterfly (by request) and John’s Lennon’s Imagine.

Waffles and smoothies were on the menu for lunchtime along with fresh strawberry sauce....yum!

The afternoon kitchen time included hash-browns and mini carrot muffins. The chefs spent extra time outside in the afternoon including a “celebration circle” where the chefs sat in a circle sharing one positive thing about each chef.

Here are today's pics!

Chef Lily and Chef Niya in the kitchen.

The chefs cooking together.

Chef Katherine in "chick" pose.

Chef Erin in "elephant" pose.

Chef Niya in her "puzzled snake" pose.

Chef Maddie in her pose Praying Mantis

Chef Dana channeling her energy into her "monkey" pose.

Chef Jenine in her creative "vine" pose

Chef Morgan showing off her "panda" pose

"Danine" all full of flour!

The morning crew showing off their smiles.

Mmmmm.....pancakes!

Chef Katherine doing dishes.

Chef Erin pouring her pancake.

Chef sisters!

Chef Morgan prepping the pancakes.

WEEK 2, DAY 2

The breakfast celebration continues here at camp. After watering the garden and a quick game of “forks” the morning started off with oatmeal brulee and fresh fruit.

The chefs got right back to business in the kitchen learning how to make omelettes, chopping and cutting veggies, cracking plenty of eggs and understanding just the right time to add ingredients and flip their fluffy creations.

The morning continued to be a busy one. The chefs began yoga practice in a community circle where they each shared a special person in their life. Back in the kitchen they also built healthy yogurt parfaits with the granola they made earlier in the morning.

As always, a grateful moment started off their lunch time meal. What a busy and wonderful morning!

The afternoon shift was busy making falafel using leftovers (and chick-peas of course!). They chefs also whipped up a batch up lime-aide with fresh lime juice, perfect for a hot summer afternoon.

Finally everyone pitched in for a mid-week clean up!

Chef Erin cutting onions!

Chef Sophie doing dishes!

Chef Niya and Chef Lily cleaning the lunch room.

Sister chefs!

Chef Dana and Jenine teaming up on dish duty!

The chefs omelettes getting cozy on the stove.

Chef Katherine working on her omelette.

WEEK 2, DAY 1

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day - it is our fuel to start our day. That is why we are celebrating it with an entire week of camp devoted to BREAKFAST!

The chefs started the hot day by first fueling their garden with extra water to prepare for the 100 degree weather! Then it was off to the kitchen to prepare egg sandwiches on English muffins with cheese, tomato and egg.

The chefs also made a banana bread, deviled eggs and learned how to poach an egg! The egg theme continued into the afternoon with frittata with veggies and fruit kabobs.

There was also a lot of fun inside to beat the heat! Today’s yoga included a meditation in shavasana (everyone’s favorite position!). Art was inspired by artist Tara Donavan - the chefs made q-tip sculptures.

We are also celebrating two new campers! Let’s meet them!

CHEF ERIN

Chef Erin is a nice 7 year old. In her spare time Erin loves to play in her room, she also loves bunnies.

Like a lot of 7 year olds Erin’s favorite food is mac and cheese. And she loves to make pizza in the kitchen. Erin hopes to make her love of food into a career as a chef.

CHEF KATHERINE

Chef Katherine is a happy seven year old. She loves to read books and hang out with her dog, Dixie.

In the kitchen Katherine loves to make mac and cheese, and her all time favorite food is mashed potatoes! Someday Katherine hope to use her culinary love and skills to be a baker!

Here are some pics from today - enjoy!

Art by Tara Donavan (our inspiration) It's paper plates! WOW!

More art by Tara Donavan - these are plastic cups!

Still more art by Tara Donavan - this time it is styro-foam. Beautiful!

Lunch time!

The chefs getting their hands dirty!

Shavasana (with a beautiful song from Alex and the Kaleidoscope Band, Butterfly)

Q-tip time!

DAY 5

DAY 5

It’s Friday - what better way to celebrate than with pizza? The chefs prepared personal pizzas from scratch with their choice of toppings and fresh home-made sauce.

But before they got to the kitchen, they headed to the garden with Coach Sharon. They watered their growing plants and added newspaper and mulch to help prevent weeds from taking over their garden.

After a lunchtime break it was back to work for a Food Challenge. The chefs were broken up into teams and had to prepare a side dish to make for their fellow chefs and coaches using assigned ingredients. The challenge dishes were absolutely delicious! The chefs made, Burritos with Kissy Face Salsa, Rainbow Bruschetta and Apple Tarts. The Burritos won the challenge with the other dishes not far behind. Great job chefs!

It was a great first week of camp - thanks to all the chefs for sharing yourselves with us!

HAPPY 4th of JULY!!!

Bonus time - Chef Oni showing off "Pineapple under the Sea".

Apple tarts - gorgeous presentation chefs!

Yummy Rainbow Bruschetta!

Bean Burritos with Kissy face salsa - our challenge winner!

The team show off their burritos!

Apple tart team - Maddie, Sophie, Asia and their helper, Kai

Chefs Oni and Niya ready to serve their Rainbow Bruschetta....sooooo good!

A finished pizza!

The chefs making their pizzas!

Chefs Maddie and Asia getting their dough ready for the pizza.