Very Berry Days at NRPL

Very Berry Days at NRPL 

We’ve had some Very Berry fun taking place at the New Rochelle Public Library and at the BID Farmers Market the past few weeks. With inspiration from some wonderful children’s books, blended with the talent of our super instructors, and topped by the enthusiasm of children, kids and parents participating in these wonderful summer activities, we’ve enjoyed some great recipes! 

Strawberry Baskets (above) were the featured BID Family Market Day Craft on July 11th. Craft instructor Dayna Reist led this easy project, with great outcomes.  Click here for a template. 

A big group of kids and their parents tried their hand at Dipping and Decorating Strawberries at the library’s "Adventures in Cooking and Science Workshop" for kids on July 13th. Instructor Ms. Jeremy Miransky led the group in the fine art of dipping, sprinklings and tasting. Yum! Find out how here. 

Blueberries for Sal led to a terrific recipe for Blueberry Jam, concocted and demonstrated by Chef D’Amour Giovanni Green (from Break Bread Not Hearts) for the BID Family Market Day Recipe on July 18th. It’s a definite "keeper," and can be used on all kinds of dishes, as we learned… 

…at the "Cook Like an Iron-Rich Chef" Workshop for Teens on July 20th, Chef D’Amour Giovanni Green made the most delicious Veggie Burgers and Fries – with Blueberry Jam as the condiment. Delicious!! Click here for the recipe and for other Blueberry Jam uses!