Late July Organic Snacks

Happy Birthday Dad!

I was flipping through some old press clips and I came across this Cape Cod Times article from July 1980 of my father making potato chips back when he first started Cape Cod Potato Chips.  I remember sitting in the tiny storefront kitchen as a kid and thinking that making delicous snacks all day was one of the best jobs you could have.   Watching my dad all those years taught me to love food, take risks and believe in your ideas even when other people aren't so sure.  Getting a chance to learn from him first hand as my co-founder of Late July has been even better.   So happy birthday dad and thanks for inspiring me to follow my dreams!   

Back to School - Already???

Now that summer is retreating into our memories and back to school is all around, I finally started some back to school shopping.  I am happy to report that it was easier this year to find a lead-free / pvc-free lunch box! http://www.crocodilecreek.com/  I also had an easy time with reusable water bottles! http://www.mysigg.com/  It's so nice to finally have some eco-choices for kids that they actually like! 

The big question is what to pack this year??  I'm always on the look out for interesting lunch box menus so if anyone is willing to share please let us know.  I've posted a picture of our Dark Chocolate cookies because they are my 6 yr old's favorite.  Made with whole grains and real organic dark chocolate, I feel good about packing one cookie as a treat.  The kids and I also love to make snack mix using our cheddar cheese minis, bite size cheese crackers and a variety of other ingredients that the kids choose.  You can get a back to school sampler of our mini cheese and bite size cheese at our webstore to get you started.  http://www.shoplatejuly.com/organicminicheesesampler.aspx

Late July Organic Snack Mix Up Recipe

1 cup Late July Mini Cheddar Cheese Sandwich Crackers

1 cup Late July Bite Size Cheese Crackers

1 cup pretzels sticks

1 cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds

1 cup dried fruit   

Mix & Enjoy!  

Cool Mom, Nicole likes to think so.

Cool Mom Picks has announced their Back To School Picks for 2008 and we've made the cut.  They link to our store and our lunch pack sampler (that isn't available in stores). If you go to the back to school guide to buy the pack you can also get 25% off discount code, offer expires September 15th, so move quickly!

They also have a lot of cool stuff (besides us), we especially recommend anything from Silly Wagon.

Recent developments in our little organic garden at home...

Finally, some corn ears and we're waiting for this pumpkin to turn orange.  I'll keep you posted.