Zest! Cooking School will present an exhilarating Cooking Camp for young chefs to embark on a culinary journey inspired by the bountiful offerings of farmers markets and the delights of garden cooking and baking. Kids’ and teens’ cooking instructor Gwen Eberly will ignite confidence and creativity in the kitchen while participants learn how to use what is fresh and available in our backyards and gardens. Farmers Market, Garden Cooking and Baking Kids Camp sessions for ages 7 to 12 are 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., July 9 to 11, 2024; and Teen Camp sessions for ages 13 to 16 are 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., July 16 to 18, 2024. 

Tomatoes, corn, squash and blueberries will be chopped, sautéed, pureed, grilled and baked. From savory salsas to delectable fruit tarts, every creation will showcase the flavors of the season and the joy of cooking with wholesome ingredients. Eberly says, “My favorite part of the class is when the kids gather around the food with tasting spoons and decide if their dish needs more salt, seasoning or sweetness, and determine how to make it their own creation.”