Food Revolution Day with Jamie Oliver
May 17th: Food Revolution Day with Jamie Oliver!
If you’ve been friends of The Creative Kitchen for a while you’ve heard us sing Jamie Oliver’s praises over and over! As an acclaimed chef, author, and television personality, Jamie has devoted his career to educating the world about making better food choices and has lobbied for healthier food in schools through his various charities including: The Better Food Foundation (UK), The Jamie Oliver Food Foundation (US), and The Good Foundation (AUS).
This month, we can all join Jamie and crew in “taking a stand for good food and essential cooking skills” by joining in the Food Revolution Day activities happening in your area. Individuals, school groups, community centers and more will come together on May 17th to share cooking skills, knowledge, and most importantly, delicious food! To find out where Food Revolution Day activities are taking place in your community or to take charge and organize your own event, visit the Food Revolution Website.
Need some ideas for your own Food Revolution Day festivities? Get inspired by some of our favorite examples from the Food Revolution Community:
- Show community farmers some love and create your own “Hug a Farmer Day”. The public school community in Toronto Canada is celebrating by gathering kids and parents to meet, greet, appreciate, and yes…HUG Toronto area farmers!
- Take a tip from Scoop Nutrition blog in Melbourne, Australia and host a “Jamie Oliver Cook-Off”! Kids can choose their favorite recipe from Jamie’s archive, source local ingredients, and share with family and friends on May 17th!
- Make it a party like Disco Salad in Vienna, Austria and host children’s cooking classes using fresh, local ingredients while grooving to disco music! Funky and fun!
- Download the printable stickers, flyers, and coloring pages on the Food Revolution Day website to help spread the word!
The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.
Product Review: Inka Crops Inka Corn
- At May 8, 2013
- By TCK
- In Parent Picked Kid Approved, Things We Love
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These little nuggets of salty goodness satisfy any crunchy craving! Our friends at Inka Crops have created a mighty tasty snack that is low in fat and calories, making it a perfect crispy snack for the whole family to enjoy. AND Inka Corn is made from all-natural roasted corn, so it has no trans fats, and is good for our bodies!
From the Mouth of a Kid
I like the loud crunch sound they make in my mouth! They taste like corn chips too!
From the Eyes of a Parent
When we’re having a family movie night, sometimes we all crave a something a little salty and crunchy, and these would be perfect snack! Their kernel shapes make it really easy to control portions, and I don’t have to worry about the fat and calories of microwave popcorn or chips.
Flavorful Features
Inka Corn is available in Original, Chile Picante, Barbecue, Ranch, Low Sodium, and Sea Salt and Vinegar flavors.
The Icing on the Cake
The same satisfaction as a bag of chips but only 130 calories per serving!
Time to Eat
Inka Corn is perfect for board game night or in place of chips in the kids’ lunch bags!
Mix It up
Toss them on a big colorful salad as a delicious alternative to croutons!
The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.
Meet Our Friends: Natalie Kalb
- At May 6, 2013
- By TCK
- In Blog, Friends of The Creative Kitchen
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Natalie Kalb
Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Mercadito Hospitality
Meet our friend Natalie Kalb who is the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Mercadito Hospitality. Natalie has been in the kitchen from a very young age! The combination of aromas from the cooking of her Jewish grandmother and the foods of her native Mexico seduced Natalie Kalb into the kitchen. At age 10 she was already spending long hours making tortillas, salsas, and baking cookies. Her interest in all aspects of food only grew stronger as the years passed, making her decision to pursue a degree in nutrition a very easy one. She entered Universidad Iberoamericana (Mexico) in 1995 and obtained a degree in Nutrition and Food Service in 2000.
In 2001 Kalb moved to New York City to take her education to the next level. She enrolled in New York University, where she graduated with a Master’s of Arts in Food Studies and Restaurant Management.Upon graduating from NYU, Kalb’s exploration propelled her into Slow Food USA, a non-profit organization, where she worked in the marketing, membership, and event planning department. After several valuable years in the non-profit world, she began her foray into the private sector by working with Chef Richard Sandoval, a renowned chef with over 20 restaurants worldwide. Kalb’s role as the Marketing Director amplified the business status and increasing revenue setting the company’s standards for future growth.
Website: www.mercaditohospitality.com
Twitter: @nataliekalb
What was your favorite food to eat as a child?
Raw corn masa and toast with butter and sugar
Do you have children if so what do you like to make for them or with them?
Pizza and pancakes
What is your favorite childhood memory in the kitchen?
Making corn tortillas from scratch, banana cake and making cool shapes with pancake batter
What was your favorite recipe to help make when you were a kid?
Banana cake
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The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.
Pampering Mom this Mother’s Day
- At May 3, 2013
- By TCK
- In Blog, Recipes, Things We Love
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With Mother’s Day just around the corner it’s time to celebrate that special super-mama in your life. The woman that can prepare a healthful breakfast, give a morning cuddle, pack delicious well-balanced lunches, and get everybody out the door on time all before 8 a.m. We can all celebrate the terrific women in our lives this Mother’s Day, Sunday May 12th with these cute kid-centric tips from The Creative Kitchen.
Mother’s Day Classes
City Treehouse
Ages 2 to 5. May 4th, 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Make-and-Take Mother’s Day Treats. Come on by as Cricket Azima and The Creative Kitchen help kids create presents for Mother’s Day! Children will have lots of fun and keep their hands busy as they prepare tasty treats to give to deserving moms! Mothers can expect to be gifted with a delicious scone mix and yummy, edible flowers! To register please call 212-255-2050.
Whole Foods Bowery Culinary Center
Ages 2 to 6. May 11th, 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Ages 7 to 10. May 11th, 2:00PM – 3:30PM
Calling all Supermoms… bring your kids and join us for a fun, interactive Mother’s Day lunch! Get a jump-start on your special day tomorrow by enjoying a cooking workshop together with your child, and let us help you celebrate YOU! On the Menu: Chilled Green Goddess Soup; Strawberry-Spinach Salad and Champagne Vinaigrette: Chocolate-Cherry Scones; Lavender Lemon Spritzers.
Recipes
Click here for Cricket Azima’s Fizzy Punch
Click here for Cricket Azima’s Breakfast Cake
Recipe for a Mother’s Day to Remember
- On Mother’s Day reward mom with a little something we could all use…extra sleep! Let the kids enjoy a morning out gathering fun things for Mom’s brunch with a loved one while she catches some extra zzz’s. Just don’t forget some flowers!
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Now it’s brunch time! Begin by turning on some of your favorite tunes, get the kids in the kitchen to help make Cricket Azima’s delicious “Breakfast Cake,” and lastly stir up a pitcher of Cricket Azima’s signature Fizzy Punch for a scrumptious finish to this delicious meal!
- Now that mom has had some extra sleep and a delicious brunch, she will be ready for the day! Take her on a family outing and , head to Whole Foods Bowery Culinary Center for an interactive Mother’s Day Lunch with The Creative Kitchen.
- And make sure to finish off the day by telling mom just how much you love her!
The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.
Cooking Light: My Plate Inspired Meals
- At May 1, 2013
- By TCK
- In Blog, Friends of The Creative Kitchen, Recipes, Things We Love
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Little bodies need lots of nutrients to grow big and strong! A great way to pack lots of nutrients into one meal is by eating a well-rounded meal. Our friends at Cooking Light have partnered with USDA’s MyPlate to create several tasty recipes, that are nutritious quick AND easy! Sure to be a hit with the family these recipes include a variety of grains, vegetables, and protein!
Recipes
Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
A three-minute dip into a pungent cilantro-lime marinade is all that’s needed to deliver big flavor to chicken breasts. Serve with saffron rice. Click here for the recipe.
Tofu with Red Curry Paste, Peas, and Yellow Tomatoes
The red curry paste in this ethnic dish is a blend of clarified butter, curry powder, vinegar, and other seasonings. Use either Indian or Asian curry paste; it comes in mild and hot versions and can be modified to suit your preference. Click here for the recipe.
Mango Shrimp Kebabs
These fresh-flavored mango shrimp skewers are ready to enjoy in just 25 minutes and are a great option for entertaining when the weather is warm. Click here for the recipe.
Korean Sesame Beef with Lettuce Wraps
Based on the classic Korean barbecue dish bulgogi, this recipe offers savory-sweet-garlicky beef wrapped in lettuce leave with rice and kimchi. Click here for the recipe.
Tempeh and Broccolini Stir-Fry
Streamline your stir-frying process by prepping all ingredients before you start cooking. For a whole-grain base, use brown rice. Click here for the recipe.
The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.
