This week especially, we are having fruit from the Hollywood Farmer’s Market. The apricots are coming in as well as the white peaches. The strawberries continue to be so sweet. They were selling tangerines with the leaves still attached; I loved that because it reminds kids where their food comes from. Blueberries are a big hit and eaten by the handful.

Our area also has a great Farmer’s Market at Barnsdall Park, Wednesdays noon to 6 pm- http://www.yelp.com/biz/lamc-farmers-market-at-barnsdall-art-park-los-angeles

When we have fruit that is getting overripe but is still good, we cut it into small pieces and freeze it. Then we make thick and delicious fruit smoothies.

Children’s Center Smoothie Recipe

1 frozen banana in pieces, that forms the base that thickens and smoothes it.

The equivalent amount of frozen fruit, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries,peaches, and apricots.

A big spoonful of yogurt ( Optional)

Milk to cover it all in the blender.

Start the blender slowly to break up frozen fruit. Then blend at higher speed until smooth. Enjoy!

Snack Menu

Monday Morning

White peaches, yogurt, Cheerios, apple juice

Monday Afternoon

Fruit Smoothie, Oats and Honey bars, apple juice

Tuesday Morning

Apricots, sugar snap peas, wheat thins with cream cheese, grape juice

Tuesday Afternoon

Blueberries, whole wheat crackers, string cheese, apple juice

Wednesday Morning

Watermelon, bean and cheese burritos, grape juice

Wednesday Afternoon

Strawberries, Oats and Honey bars, yogurt, orange juice

Thursday Morning

Tangerines, crackers with hummus, apple juice

Thursday Afternoon

Strawberries, string cheese, crackers , orange  juice

Friday Morning

Watermelon, vanilla yogurt, Cheerios, grape juice

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