Get creative with your Halloween treats with Color Garden’s Halloween Pure Natural Food Colors! These all-natural food colors are derived solely from fruits and vegetables, which make them stain-free and safe for those with food dye sensitivities. Use Color Garden for all your food coloring needs – whether you’re making Marshmallow Ghosts for Halloween or want to color frosting for other holiday cookie decorating! Unlike other all-natural food coloring, the final product made with Color Garden has bolder colors! This Halloween box comes with 2 orange, 1 purple, 1 yellow, and 1 green.

The Creative Kitchen is excited to have Color Garden as a Goody Bag Sponsor for our Kids Food Festival online Halloween kitchen crafts and cooking class on Saturday, October 31st! Get more information here!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like to decorate cookies with this food coloring!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I discovered one of my children had a sensitivity to certain ingredients in regular food coloring – who would have even thought that was a thing? I was worried because we do a lot of baking and decorating, especially during the holidays, like Halloween, but thankfully I found Color Garden and their plant-based food dyes. Thank goodness! I love that they’re made from only fruits and vegetables, and they’re safe for my kids to eat! We’re using the Halloween themed food colors to decorate cookies and a cake on Halloween!

Flavorful Features:

This selection of Halloween-themed food colors comes with two orange, one purple, one yellow, and one green! Color Garden sells their other food colors in a variety of different quantities and color combinations, such as the Original box and Pastels box. Check out all the options here!

The Icing on the Cake:

We love products that are made with plant-based ingredients! Color Garden’s Halloween Pure Natural Food Colors are made without the artificial ingredients that are in many other food colors.

Time to Eat?!

Anytime you need food coloring – especially for decorating Halloween treats this weekend – Color Garden’s Halloween Pure Natural Food Colors is a great choice!

Mix it Up!

Use Color Garden Halloween Pure Natural Food Colors to make a fun Halloween treat – Marshmallow Ghosts! Get the recipe here, and have a deliciously spooky time in the kitchen!

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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.

Is it tricky to get your kids to eat fruit? Or maybe they love fruit so much you can’t keep enough in the house? BEAR Nibbles Apple Yoyos are fruit rolls made with 100% fruit and vegetables, and nothing else! So whether you’re looking for a different way to get your kids to eat fruit, or just want to add some more into their diet, this is the snack for you! We love the concept of portable fruit! BEAR was founded with the mission to create products with 100% natural ingredients to cut down on the amount of processed foods we consume. We love that their products are packed with fiber and yummy fruits and vegetables! Each one of their products comes with an educational collectible card! This is snacking you can feel good about.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

This fruit tastes like candy and I like to collect the cards!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

We just love BEAR Nibbles Apple Yoyos! Originally, I wanted to find a new way to give my kids more fruit, rather than all the processed snacks they love and always ask for. Now though, they ask for Yoyos constantly, which is great because they’re made with minimal ingredients, and are packed with fiber. They’re also great to send to school with my kids since they are vegan and gluten-free, so they can share with their friends who have different dietary restrictions. I love that this is a feel-good sweet treat that the kids think is fun!

Flavorful Features:

BEAR Nibbles Yoyos come in these other delicious flavors:

• Strawberry
• Mango
• Raspberry
• Super Sour Mango & Apple
• Super Sour Strawberry & Apple

The Icing on the Cake:

There’s only three (that’s right, three!) ingredients in BEAR Nibbles Apple Yoyos: apple, pear, and a little bit of spirulina. No added sugars or other artificial ingredients. Yoyos provide a full cup of fruit in each pack, and have the same naturals sugars as an apple. They’re also non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan.

Time to Eat?!

BEAR Nibbles Apple Yoyos are a great treat or fruit alternative. They’re a great addition to lunch, or a yummy after-school snack!

Good to Go?

These are individually wrapped so they’re great to throw in a purse, lunchbox, or backpack for a delicious snack anytime you want it!

Mix it Up!

Use scissors to cut the BEAR Yoyos strip into small pieces, and add it to some homemade trail mix for a sweet, chewy bite of yum!

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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.

Raise your hand if you’re looking for a nutrient-dense, better-for-you, on-the-go snack that both you and your kids will love. We’re always looking to up our snack game, and today we are super excited to share with you Honey Bear Bites from Kodiak Cakes! These travel-sized packs of Graham crackers boast 5 grams of protein and only 7 grams of sugar…not to mention fun bear shapes that are perfect for your little ones’ hands. They have a delicious balance of sweetness and are a cross between a Graham cracker and a vanilla wafer with a bit of crunch. We’re sure that Honey Bear Bites will become a family favorite in no time!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Yummy! They taste like vanilla cookies!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Wow. I mean, who knew this snack would be such a big hit in my house? Kodiak Cakes Honey Bear Bites are a one of a kind snack. They’re packed with protein, low in sugar, and come in perfectly portioned snack packs that I can throw in my kids’ lunchboxes or my purse for an  emergency car snack. I love that the protein and clean ingredients help keep my kids full and give them a bit of energy, too. My kids love the fun bear shapes and the fact that they think they’re getting away with eating vanilla cookies…even I love the taste too! Bear Bites are an all-around awesome snack that I now always keep in my pantry!

Flavorful Features:

Kodiak Cakes Bear Bites travel packs come in two other delicious flavors:

• Chocolate
• Cinnamon

The Icing on the Cake:

Kodiak Cakes Honey Bear Bites offer 100% whole grains and come in a handy travel-sized pouch that will no doubt make a very popular addition to any kid’s lunchbox or backpack. They’re also made with non-GMO ingredients.

Time to Eat?!

An excellent snack to pack on a family hike or trip to the park, Kodiak Cakes Bear Bites will provide your kids the nourishment they need to keep going all day!

Good to Go?

Kodiak Cakes Honey Bear Bites were made for on-the-go snacking! These 1.06 ounce travel packs are appropriately proportioned for your little chefs’ tummies. Great to add to lunchboxes, backpacks, and purses for a yummy snack on the go.

Mix it Up!

Mix up your baking routine by using any flavor of Bear Bites in your favorite pie crust recipe that calls for Graham crackers!

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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.

Is anyone else looking forward to warmer weather like we are? Get into the summer spirit with a refreshing, frozen treat from DeeBee’s Organics: Strawberry SuperFruit Freezies! These organic freezer pops will make you forget all about those other sugary frozen popsicles with hidden artificial ingredients. They’re low in sugar and are made without any artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. DeeBee’s Organics uses organic fruit juices to make SuperFruit Freezies, and did we mention they’re also shelf stable? Keep some in your pantry to leave some space in your freezer, and freeze them as needed. Each bag comes with three yummy flavors your whole family is sure to love…but strawberry is our favorite!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

This dessert is like a lollipop mixed with ice cream!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

My family definitely loves their share of sugary treats. I try to limit it as much as I can, but it can be hard when my kids constantly ask for the same sugar-filled snacks. I love DeeBee’s Organics SuperFruit Freezies because they’re low in sugar compared to other frozen popsicles, and they’re made from entirely organic ingredients! My kids love the taste and they each have their favorite flavor. I like that I can keep some on the shelf and freeze them as needed. Overall, a great snack for our family that even I love too!

Flavorful Features:

Each bag of DeeBee’s Organics SuperFruit Freezies comes with three flavors:

• Strawberry
• Grape
• Tropical

The Icing on the Cake:

Organic, non-GMO ingredients; low in sugar; shelf stable – what more could you ask for? DeeBee’s Organics SuperFruit Freezies are an all-around great choice to replace artificial popsicles and other frozen treats filled with refined sugar.

Time to Eat?!

Freezies are perfect for when your kids ask for a sugary dessert; satisfy their cravings but without any artificial ingredients!

Mix it Up!

Try mixing Freezies with yogurt in your blender for a fruity treat with a creamy twist!

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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.

Sometimes, there’s nothing better than a bite of fresh fruit, like a juicy apple or strawberry. Here at The Creative Kitchen, we love satisfying our cravings, whatever they might be and wherever they may happen! When we’re in the mood for a fruity treat on the go, we reach for BEAR Nibbles super sour strawberry-apple yoyos. These snacks are perfect to throw into your purse or your kiddo’s lunchbox! Not only are they are full of fruit and fiber, but they’re also vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO. In fact, they’re made from 100% fruits and vegetables. Your whole family will love their sweet taste and sour kick!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

They taste like sour candy worms!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

There’s no question as to why BEAR Nibbles Super sour strawberry-apple yoyos are adored in my home. These travel-sized treats are chewy, fruity, and packed with a ton of goodness. And their sour kick adds a fun twist! They’re made with lemons, pumpkin, strawberry, apple, pear, and absolutely no hidden ingredients. We love this sweet and sour treat for after-school snacking or a quick dessert after dinner.

Flavorful Features:

BEAR Nibbles Yoyos come in five other fun flavors:

• Strawberry
• Mango
• Apple
• Raspberry
• Super sour mango & apple

The Icing on the Cake:

BEAR Nibbles Super sour strawberry-apple yoyos are an all-around great snack to have on hand. They’re gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, non-GMO, and made with 100% real fruits and vegetables!

Time to Eat?!

When your sweet tooth is acting up, satisfy your craving with BEAR Nibbles Super sour strawberry-apple yoyos! Perfect for anytime-snacking, whenever you’re craving a fruity treat with a sour twist

Good to Go?

BEAR Nibbles Yoyos are made for on the go snacking! They’re individually wrapped, making them perfect to throw into your purse or your child’s backpack.

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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.

Here at The Creative Kitchen, we jump at any chance we get to use all-natural ingredients versus ones that are artificial. That’s why we’re so excited to share Color Garden All-Natural Food Coloring with you! These are 100% plant-based food colors that can be added to frosting to make your baked goods (and other recipes) more colorful – and with a healthful twist. Say goodbye to artificial flavors and ingredients and say hello to this all-natural option that you and your kids will love using in fun ways!

We are excited to have Color Garden sponsor our Whole Foods cooking classes next week, beginning 12/16! Check out our schedule here.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like to color our frosting with these colors!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I am so happy I found Color Garden All-Natural Food Coloring! My family does a lot of baking and I prefer to use all-natural ingredients when possible, but there’s not a lot of all-natural food coloring out there. Since these packets are single use, I know that what’s left on my shelf is unopened, and safe to use for up to on year. An added bonus is that this food coloring is 100% plant-based, so it doesn’t bother my child who’s sensitive to chemical food dyes. 

The Icing on the Cake:

Color Garden All-Natural Food Coloring comes in single-use packs to ensure ultimate freshness. Each packet is made to be used for one pound of icing, all at once. That way, you know that what’s left on your shelf is unopened and fresh (up to one year)! 

Time to Eat?!

Anytime you need to add some color to your favorite baked goods, choose Color Garden All-Natural Food Coloring! You could even add it to pancakes or waffles in the morning! Why not?

Mix it Up!

Try using this food coloring to make rainbow ice cubes! You can also visit the Color Garden website for some fun and healthful recipes!

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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.

In the mood for a refreshing drink but without added sweeteners? Swap out that sugary soda with LaCroix Sparkling Water! It has no artificial sweeteners, sugar, sodium, or phosphoric acid, and only natural flavors. LaCroix follows strict standards that ensure the high quality of their products. They locally source water and filter it using processes that remove the impurities and additives so you can rest assured your family is hydrating in a healthful fashion. We are thrilled to have LaCroix as our Official Sponsor of the 2019 NYC Kids Food Festival on May 11 + 12. Visit the KFF website to learn more!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like this bubbly water! It’s yummy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

LaCroix sparkling water is a great alternative to sugary soda, and my kids just love how many flavors they can choose from! There’s no sugar, sodium, or artificial flavors, and it’s such a refreshing treat on a warm day! I always have this on hand for when my kids want something other than water. We love LaCroix!

Flavorful Features:

LaCroix comes in 14 original flavors:

• Pure
• Lime
• Lemon
• Orange
• Berry
• Cran-Raspberry
• Pamplemousse (grapefruit)
• Peach-Pear
• Coconut
• Apricot
• Passionfruit
• Mango
• Tangerine
• Key Lime

The Icing on the Cake:

LaCroix sparkling water has no added sweeteners, sodium, or artificial flavors. LaCroix also uses locally-sourced water and removes all additives and impurities!

Time to Eat?!

LaCroix is great all times of the day, especially as a refreshing addition to lunch or dinner!

Mix it Up!

Mix your sparkling water with 2 splashed of juice for a delicious and fun mocktail!

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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.

Give any of your favorite snacks an extra dose of flavor (and nutrients!) with Betsy’s Best Gourmet Cinnamon Almond Butter with Chia Seeds! Chia seeds are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them beneficial for our digestive and heart health. With an ingredient list so simple, you won’t believe how delectable this almond butter tastes – especially in an almond butter and jelly sandwich! Whether added to a smoothie or spreading it onto an apple, this almond butter is sure to be a hit among all members of the family!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like putting this almond butter on everything!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

This almond butter is one of my favorites – it is amazingly delicious! Its natural ingredients and rich flavor are only part of the appeal; the health benefits from the almonds and chia seeds give my kids great nutrients. My kids love spreading it on anything and everything, it’s that good! Our favorite pairings are with apples, crackers, and bananas; it makes snack time so easy because my kids will literally put it on anything. I love that this almond butter gives a little boost of nutrition to any snack. My kids also love almond butter and jelly sandwiches – a simple but nutrient-dense lunch that I feel good about feeding them!

Flavorful Features:

Betsy’s Best makes other fantastic spreads:

The Icing on the Cake:

This almond butter is non-GMO verified, gluten-free, and all-natural.

Time to Eat?!

Betsy’s Best Gourmet Almond Butter is great at any time of day! Add it to breakfasts, after-school snacks, or desserts. The possibilities are endless!

Mix it Up!

Make nut butter sandwiches with your favorite crackers or cookies! Add it to a piece of chocolate for some added flavor and nutrition!

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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.

Now that we’re in the full swing of summertime, we are stocking up on materials to make s’mores, a classic summer favorite! And now, with the help of Dandies Marshmallows, your kids can enjoy a better-for-you treat that still tastes like a classic, fluffy marshmallow. Not only are these marshmallows made with natural ingredients, but they’re free of high fructose corn syrup and gelatin, making them a delicious, vegan option for everyone. By choosing to use Dandies in your summer s’mores and other favorite recipes, you’re choosing a product that you can feel good about feeding to your kids!

The Creative Kitchen is happy to have Dandies as a sponsor for our Whole Foods Market Summer Cooking Camps! Come try Dandies Marshmallows for yourself at next week’s classes! Learn more at www.thecreativekitchen.com/calendar.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

These marshmallows are fun to squish and eat!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Dandies really makes the perfect marshmallow for my kids because I like giving them all-natural foods with more health-conscious ingredients. My kids can still have fun and enjoy s’mores, and I can rest assured they are still eating in a wholesome fashion!

Flavorful Features:

Dandies Marshmallows come delicious flavors such as Vanilla, Mini Vanilla, Pumpkin, and Peppermint.

The Icing on the Cake:

Dandies Marshmallows are made with all-natural ingredients. They are free of gelatin (which makes them 100% vegan), the most common allergens (peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, wheat, fish, shellfish, and corn), gluten, and corn syrup! Dandies are also made in a vegan facility.

Time to Eat?!

These marshmallows are great as a little sweet treat whenever the kid’s sweet tooths are acting up! One or two is just enough!

Mix it Up!

For more ways to eat Dandies marshmallows, visit the Dandies website and click on their recipes page. Check out their recipe for Deluxe S’more Crispy Treats – a yummy summer treat to make with the kids!

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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.

Do you get as excited as we do when we find truly delicious products that have high-quality, REAL ingredients? Well then, get excited because we are about to share something that checks off all of these boxes! Introducing Grandy Oats Original Coconola, a grain-free, coconut-based, organic granola that gives you the energy to take on the day ahead. It’s packed with premium, good-for-you ingredients, and tastes AMAZING! The best part is that while it’s grain-free, it still has that crunchy, delicious granola texture with added nutrients from nuts and seeds…and the coconut flavor is out of this world!

The Creative Kitchen is happy to have GrandyOats as a sponsor for our Whole Foods Market Summer Cooking Camps!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

This granola is extra tasty with the coconut!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I can’t believe how great GrandyOats Original Coconola is! It’s grain-free, paleo, and packed full of nutritious nuts and real ingredients – all of which I can pronounce and feel good about feeding to my kids. They love eating it by itself, over yogurt, or with milk at breakfast, or even just to munch on as a snack. All of Grandy Oats’ granola is handmade in small batches, so I know I’m getting a top-quality product!

Flavorful Features:

GrandyOats offers other yummy varieties of granola:

• Organic grain-free coffee crunch coconola – paleo coconut granola
• Organic grain-free chocolate chunk coconola- coconut granola
• Organic grain-free super hemp blend coconola – paleo coconut granola
• Organic classic granola
• Organic coconut + fruit granola
• Organic honey nut granola
• Organic swiss style muesli
• Organic gluten free classic granola
• Organic cashew raisin granola
• Organic goji agave granola
• Organic low fat cranberry chew granola

The Icing on the Cake:

GrandyOats Original Coconola is certified organic and gluten-free, grain-free and paleo, Non-GMO verified, and kosher!

Time to Eat?!

GrandyOats Original Coconola is great on top of yogurt or milk for breakfast!

Good to Go?

Throw some Original Coconola into a baggie or container for a delicious snack on-the-go, whenever you need it!

Mix it Up!

Try making homemade granola bars with GrandyOats Original Coconola! Find your favorite granola bar recipe, and use Original Coconola!

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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.