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.

DAY 4

DAY 4

The kitchen has been transformed into a poultry palace today. The chefs were busy making lemon chicken, chicken fingers and stuffed Cornish hens for dinner. They learned how to saute the chicken first and then bake instead of frying for a healthier alternative. Of course all the chefs also learned the importance of washing hands, surfaces and utensils to avoid contamination. The chefs also prepared a watercress and carrot salad for lunch and corn muffins and fruit kabobs for dinner!

The chefs led the morning yoga routine, taking turns with different poses. Later Chef Oni was kind enough to bring in water balloons and she led a fun game of water balloon toss! Thanks Oni!

A new chef joined our crew today, meet Chef Kai!

KAI

Chef Kai is a very athletic 10-year old - naturally in his spare time he enjoys playing sports. Kai wants to channel his athletic ability into a professional career as an athlete. GO KAI!

In the kitchen it's all chicken for Kai, it is his favorite thing to make and to eat. Besides chicken, Kai likes dogs - but to play with, not to eat :)

Chef Sophie hard at work juicing carrots.....YUM!

Oni's balloon toss.

Chef Kai and his chicken!

The rest of the crew and their chicken friends.

A pretty fruit bowl....extra points for pretty presentation!

The chefs and the fruit kabobs.

Chef Oni and Chef Niya using the melon baller.

The chefs hard at work preparing the fruit for their dinner.