Kids Boston - May 04, 2009

Flake Out

The Best Damn Granola Company

Breakfast Cereal No. 1: Did you hear about that sassy upstart trying to horn in on our market?

Breakfast Cereal No. 2: You mean someone is arrogant enough to go bowl-to-bowl with our flaky, sugary products?

No. 1: Yeah. It’s a mom-and pop company that makes granola in small batches by hand using mostly local, organic ingredients. There are blends like Fig ’N Nuts and Currantly Nuts.

No. 2: Nuts is right! There’s no added sugar, artificial coloring, or gimmicks?

No. 1: Nope. Nothing but baked oats, fruits, and nuts (natch). Worst part is, when parents feed it to their kids, they’ll never want us for breakfast again.

No. 2: Damn, they’re good.

Available online at thebestdamngranola.com.

SHOP
Mommies Who Shop Spring Market
What: Pick up handcrafted local clothes, toys, books, and gear for babies, kids, and expecting moms, plus enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a wine bar.
Why: Spring for it.
When: Thurs., 6-10 p.m.
Where: The Community House of Hamilton & Wenham, 284 Bay Rd., South Hamilton. Info at 978-325-0220.

LISTEN
Jabberwocky
What: Lewis Carroll’s nonsense poem set to music by Rob Kapilow.
Why: It makes perfect sense.
When: Sat., noon & 2 p.m.
Where: Tsai Performance Center, Boston University, 685 Commonwealth Ave., Kenmore Square (617-482-6661).

WOOF
Catie Copley’s Great Escape Book Launch and Reading
What: Meet Catie, the dog who lives at The Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel, and the author who writes about her adventures.
Why: Take paws and enjoy.
When: Sat., 2 p.m.
Where: The Fairmont Copley Plaza, 138 St. James Ave., Back Bay (617-267-5300).