Day 3:Cooking Camp

Cooking Camp Finale: Let's host a party!!
A. Planning
budget
menu
servings
guest considerations (vegetarians? allergies?)
ingredient list

B. Preparing
What to make early.
What to make first thing. (baking)
What to make last (cut fruit- fridgerator dips on plates)
Set up: tables, chairs, cups, utensils, plates, serving spoons, tablecloth
Follow recipes. Do one thing at a time. Keep fridge stuff separate.
Add greenery/flowers/decorations

C. Be a good host
check on food/drinks
get peoples finished plates/cups from them
pick up along the way
make sure everyone is comfortable
keep food covered from bugs if outside
keep fridgerated foods cold

OUR FINAL MENU:
(Kids made it all:)
strawberry mice http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50362
fruit kabob http://www.recipezaar.com/Fruit-Kabobs-With-Coconut-Dressing-205109
lemonade
chilli cheese salsa dip with tortilla chips (crock pot)
little smokies in bbq sauce and honey (crock pot)
cucumber boats http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50387
pretzel treats http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=41019
Leftover Oreo pizza with cool whip dip

Then we had an impromptu backyard party in the sprinklers, slip-n-slide, and kiddy pool. A great, packed day. I was ready for a nap when Daisy came to me with a fat upper lip. "What's wrong, Dais?" "I'm just sad that cooking camp is over. Can we keep doing it?" "Umm, NO!!!!!" (with a sweet and dainty voice, of course)

video coming soon- when I figure out how to work

Next week: horseback riding camp. But alas, I am not the teacher and the girls will be there from 8-3 everyday. What shall I do? (Like having Ben and Colby is beans and I am a free bird. Sure.)