Take your Rasberrys Deli to the Park

While Sun Valley Resort is America’s first destination ski resort, many may think skiing when they think Sun Valley. The summers are however glorious with endless days of sunshine, beautiful wildflowers and crystal clear mountain fed rivers, streams and lakes.

In the spring of 2020, Rasberrys remodeled their existing space to include a deli case. Dining-in (or outside on the patio) and take-aways from the seasonal menu still remain, but now there are more ways to enjoy the fresh, local and organic goodness created in the kitchen. Soups, salads, breads, pastries and drinks are ready for you to enjoy at any local park or riverside.

Sun Valley & Ketchum Parks for Picnics:

1. Memorial Park - 6th East & North Leadville Avenue (benches)

2. Ketchum Town Square - 4th Street East & East Avenue (benches, tables)

3. Little Park - 5th Street East & Alpine Lane (benches, picnic tables)

4. Lucy Loken Park - Walnut Avenue South or 1st Street East (benches)

5. Forest Service Park - 1st Street East & Washington (picnic tables)

6. Rotary Park - Warm Springs Road, Saddle Road & Broadway Blvd (benches, tables)

7. Edelweiss Park - 4th Street East and Wood River Trail (benches, table)

8. Farlun Park - Meadow Circle and Wood River Trail (benches)

9. Sawtooth Botanical Garden - Highway 75 South at Gimlet (benches, tables)

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Pancakes

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats

1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)

1 egg, beaten

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp ginger

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

Butter or oil for the griddle

1/2 cup grated carrots ***make it Rasberrys-like by subbing sweet potato, parsnip or strained apple***

Maple syrup, butter, extra carrots and chopped nuts for topping (optional)

Grind oats in a blender for a few seconds, until they have a flour-like texture. Combine the oats, milk and egg; let sit for 10 minutes. Stir in baking powder, spices and vanilla.

Heat a griddle or skillet over medium. Spray with oil or melt a pat of butter. For each pancake, drop and spread a scant 1/4 cup of batter into a 4-inch round. Sprinkle evenly with about 1 1/2 Tbsp grated carrots.

Cook pancakes, three at a time, until small bubbles form and pop on the top. Flip, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until golden on the other side. Serve warm with desired toppings. Makes 2 servings.

Source: April 2021 Costco Connection, recipe by Marisa Moore.

Container Gardening in Sun Valley, Idaho

While we all may not have acres of land, growing is a summer pastime with so many benefits. Containers come in all shapes and sizes and add beauty just as the green things they grow. Clay pots are attractive and sustainable and we mostly use this type. Many veggies flower and are a pretty compliment to non-edibles in a shared container.

A few key considerations when choosing your containers:

• drainage - make sure there are ample holes at the base and drip trays

• substrate - fill your container with compost, soil, gravel, etc. for optimal plant health

• fertilizer - produce and annual crops require lots of food. The smaller the container the more they need.

• sunlight - choose plants for your light conditions. This element is key to the plants thriving.

In our years of backyard gardening in the Hailey, Idaho area, we have found success with the following plants:

• Basil

• Chilis

• Cilantro

• Eggplant

• Kale

• Potatoes

• Rosemary

• Spinach

• Tarragon

• Tomatoes

There are a number of garden stores in the Wood River Valley. They are very knowledgeable and stock a nice assortment of product. Stay tuned for Maeme’s homemade “miracle grow”, she will be making some as the summer gets rolling.

Happy gardening!