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.

Whether you’re sensitive or allergic to gluten, or simply trying out a new way of eating, this Gluten-Free Multipurpose Flour from 2018 Kids Food Festival Supporting Sponsor Cup4Cup makes it easy (and delicious) to bake without gluten! You can substitute this flour cup for cup for whatever kind of flour your recipes call for…how easy is that? Cup4Cup gluten-free flour delivers exceptional taste and texture, and lets you and your family enjoy the foods you’ve always loved…but gluten-free!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Yummy! Now Mommy can make me cookies, just like my brother and sister!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Having a child who can’t consume gluten was so hard until I discovered Cup4Cup’s gluten-free flour. You can hardly taste the difference between their flour and all-purpose flour! Now I can bake cookies, cakes, pancakes, and more, while still maintaining the taste and texture of these foods made with all-purpose flour. This brand has been an absolute lifesaver for my family!

Flavorful Features:

Cup4Cup also makes a Gluten-Free Wholesome Flour, along with a number of baking mixes!

The Icing on the Cake:

Cup4Cup’s Gluten-Free Multipurpose Flour is certified gluten-free and kosher, as well as made with non-GMO ingredients.

Time to Eat?!

Use Cup4Cup’s Gluten-Free Multipurpose Flour any time you need to make a recipe gluten-free: cookies, cakes, gravy, scones, pasta, and more! Substitute Cup4Cup’s flour cup for cup in your recipes…it’s that easy!

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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 strive to find healthful, nourishing products whose ingredients we can actually pronounce. Even better is when the ingredient list is short, comprising of only a few essential and nutritious components. One Degree Gluten-Free Organic Sprouted Brown Rice Flour checks off both of these: the only ingredient is brown rice! This richly nutritious flour is non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, and is grown without chemicals or animal-based fertilizers. Use it to make all kinds of meals and snacks for anytime of day, such as pancakes for breakfast, cookies for dessert, and everything in between! One Degree has a 100% traceability philosophy – you can track the ingredients of all of their products to see exactly what farm and region of the country (or world) they come from!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

These brownies are sooooooo good!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I have been a fan of One Degree for quite some time now, but just recently discovered this brown rice flour! It has become a staple in my pantry – my kids don’t even notice the difference between this and regular white flour, plus it’s so much more nutritious! I trust One Degree products because they are committed to to clean foods and sourcing ingredients from small, organic farms. There’s no artificial ANYTHING when it comes to One Degree products, and there’s minimal processing involved in everything they do.

Flavorful Features:

One Degree also makes these other nutritious and delicious flours:

• Sprouted Spelt Flour
• Sprouted Whole Wheat Flour
• Sprouted Corn Flour
• Sprouted Red Fife Flour
• Sprouted Khorasan Flour
• Sprouted Rye Flour
• Spelt Flour
• Whole Wheat Flour

The Icing on the Cake:

While many food companies artificially boost nutrition in their products, One Degree uses the natural process of sprouting to provide powerhouse nutrients!

Time to Eat?!

One Degree Organic Sprouted Brown Rice Flour can be used in almost all of your favorite recipes that call for flour! Next time you want to whip up a batch of chocolate chip cookies, muffins, or a cake, give this flour a try – you won’t be disappointed!

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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.

Baking your favorite treats just got easier! The Creative Kitchen loves using Scratch & Grain baking kits because of the convenience, variety of mixes, and natural ingredients. High quality ingredients that are perfectly measured out make it easy to create baked goods that taste homemade! These heavily-tested combinations are made will all-natural and organic ingredients; after all, better ingredients make better food, right? Scratch & Grain baking kits are family-friendly and made from scratch. You’ll only need a few common kitchen ingredients, and you’re on your way to delicious cookies, cupcakes, and more. You won’t even notice that the Chocolate Truffle Cookies are gluten-free!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I help mommy make yummy chocolate cookies!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

When I don’t have the time to make cookies from scratch, these Scratch & Grain baking mixes are a lifesaver! They taste complete homemade, and I love the natural ingredients; they’re exactly the ingredients I would use. I was so glad to see so many gluten-free options; they really taste just like the versions with gluten! The gluten-free Chocolate Truffle Cookies are a favorite in our house!

Flavorful Features:

Scratch & Grain provides numerous baking kits:

• Chocolate Chip Cookie
• Sugar Cookie
• Holiday Sugar Cookie
• Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
• Gluten-Free Chocolate Truffle Cookie
• Gluten-Free Snickerdoodle Cookie
• Confetti Cupcake & Cake
• Coffee Cake & Muffin
• Organic Pumpkin Bar
• Gluten-Free Honey Cornbread
• Gluten-Free Cheesecake Brownie

The Icing on the Cake:

Every recipe has been heavily tested to provide you with a flawless combination of ingredients! Each ingredient is perfectly measured out and individually packaged, and each baking kit comes with easy-to-understand instructions. Every recipe uses gourmet ingredients, and only requires you to add a few common kitchen staples to complete the recipe! They’re also customizable to your own tastes; you can substitute your favorite nut for the recommended nut, or omit them completely if someone in the family doesn’t like nuts!

Time to Eat?!

With recipes for snacks, desserts, sides, and breakfast, Scratch & Grain has something for everyone every time of day! Have a Chocolate Truffle Cookie as a sweet afternoon pick-me-up, or a Coffee Cake Muffin in the morning!

Good to Go?

Want to bring some muffins or cookies down to the beach house with you this summer? Bring a box (or two!) of your favorite Scratch & Grain baking kits for super convenient and easy baking!

Mix it Up!

Customize your favorite baking mix by adding chocolate or cinnamon chips, or another favorite ingredient!

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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.

Short on time but need a sweet treat for the school bake sale or a playdate? Fleischmann’s Lemon Poppyseed Muffin and Bread Mix is here to help you out. With a truly homemade taste, this mix is made with real, simple ingredients that you would find in your own kitchen and pantry. The Creative Kitchen loves this mix because it has all the ease and convenience of a packaged mix but none of the artificial ingredients.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It tastes like birthday cake! 

From the Eyes of a Parent:

These muffins are so easy to make, and actually taste homemade! My kids think they are delicious, and I was pleased to find that they provide 4 grams of protein and 4 grams of whole grains per serving. I love the tangy lemon poppyseed flavor!

Flavorful Features:

Fleischmann’s has other flavors of its muffin and bread mix that are sure to please your little foodies!

• Raspberry
• Banana

The Icing on the Cake:

This mix has been specially created to be made with Greek yogurt, which offers a moist and fluffy texture that’s irresistible. And even better, it has no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Requiring only ingredients that you might find in your own pantry and fridge, Fleischmann’s makes it easy to whip up a batch when you’re in a pinch!

Time to Eat?!

This mix is extremely versatile: make muffins or bread for the kids’ breakfast, and then enjoy a slice with your morning coffee or tea. Whip up a batch for an after school snack, bake sale, or a sweet treat for after dinner.

Good to Go?

Pack a muffin or slice of this bread in a container or to-go box, and you’ve got a nutritious treat for wherever you’re headed.

Mix it Up!

Add ½ cup of fresh or frozen blueberries and serve for breakfast to add some extra fruit into your kids’ diets!

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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.

Zemas Madhouse Foods creator and mom of five, Jill Motew, knows how your home can feel like a “madhouse” when trying to feed your family healthful, tasty, and convenient foods. That’s why she created her line of allergy-friendly, gluten-free, ancient grain based products that will fuel your active family. From packing in additional fiber and protein to feeding the brain, the ancient grains in Zemas Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix – millet, teff, quinoa, and sorghum, plus hemp, chia, and flax seeds – make these cookies a better-for-you and certainly irresistible choice!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love making these cookies with mommy! She even says they’re good for me.
 

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Whether baking for my family or sending to my kids’ school, I feel better sharing Zemas cookies with the kids in my life, since they’re made from whole grains. Plus, they’re easy to make and everybody loves them – big kids and small!

Flavorful Features:

Zemas Madhouse Foods has five other delicious baking mixes:
– Sweet Potato Pancake Mix
– Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Muffin Mix
– Cocoa Teff Pancake & Waffle Mix
– Multigrain Pancake & Waffle Mix

They also make premade mini cookies and muffins.
 

The Icing on the Cake:

Zemas Madhouse Foods are certified kosher and vegan, non-GMO verified, and manufactured in a gluten-free facility free of the top 8 allergens (milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish & shellfish).
 

Time to Eat?!

Anytime your sweet tooth calls.
 

Mix it Up!

Toss in some dried fruit of choice for additional sweetness, texture, and flavor.

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.

What do waffles, coffee, mashed potatoes, and tomato soup have in common? They all taste better with cream! And there’s no tastier cream than The Brooklyn Creamery Company’s spoonable Extra Thick Double Cream. This thick, decadent cream has endless applications when it comes to cooking and baking, but we at The Creative Kitchen have been known to enjoy it right from the container (go ahead and indulge in a spoonful – we won’t tell!). Best of all, The Brooklyn Creamery sources its cream from local family dairies known for ethical farming and labor practices.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love this cream on toast with strawberry jam!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

The Brooklyn Creamery’s Extra Thick Double Cream is truly one of the most versatile products in my fridge! It’s the perfect addition to so many sweet and savory recipes, from soups to baked goods to beverages, but flavorful enough to enjoy on its own with a simple piece of toast or a cracker. I also like knowing that The Brooklyn Creamery uses only the highest quality cream from small family-run dairies.

Flavorful Features:

Cheers to The Brooklyn Creamery Company for creating the Extra Thick Single Cream version so you can get the same delicious, versatile cream for ½ the fat!

The Icing on the Cake:

The Brooklyn Creamery’s Extra Thick Double Cream is Gluten Free, Kosher, All Natural, and made from rBST-free milk. It has no added sugar, salt, or artificial preservatives.

Time to Eat?!

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert! Experiment with your recipes by replacing liquid cream with The Brooklyn Creamery’s spoonable cream.

Mix it Up!

Take almost any dish to the next level with Extra Thick Double Cream! Use in any recipe calling for liquid milk or cream, or simply spread on a piece of toast for a delectable breakfast or dessert.

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.

Stained Glass Window Cookies

“We found that Jolly Rancher candies produced the brightest, most vibrant “stained glass.” Be sure to use the original sweet candies, not the sour flavors. To crush, place each color in its own heavy-duty zip-top bag; crush with a rolling pin or meat mallet. You’ll find sparkling sugar in craft or specialty stores, but you can also use turbinado sugar as a substitute.”

Fudgy Chocolate-Peppermint Cookies

“A great way to use leftover candy canes! When a soft, fudgy cookie meets crunchy candy cane shards, it’s a match made in heaven. ”

Gingerbread People

“Kids and parents alike will love decorating these tasty Gingerbread cookies! For a whimsical presentation, arrange them in a lunch box lined with colorful packing paper. Use a variety of cookie cutter sizes to create “families.””

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.

With so many treats containing wheat, nuts, or other common allergens, the holidays can be tough for those with dietary restrictions. That’s why we love Cherrybrook Kitchen! This Sugar Cookie Mix is gluten-free, nut-free, egg-free, and dairy-free – and full of flavor! These rich, buttery cookies are guaranteed to be a hit at holiday parties, cookie swaps, or any time your family wants a sweet treat.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love making these yummy cookies with my mom!

From the Eyes of a Parent: 

Cherrybrook Kitchen makes treats everyone in my family can enjoy! My kids love to help me bake these quick, easy sugar cookies – and decorating them for the holidays is even more fun. Best of all, when I bake a tray for a school holiday party, I know every kid in the class will be able to eat one of these tasty treats.

Flavorful Features:

Cherrybrook Kitchen offers a wide variety of gluten-free and allergen-free products:
▪ Cake Mixes
▪ Frosting Mixes
▪ Cookie & Brownie Mixes
▪ Pancake & Waffle Mixes
▪ Muffin Mixes

The Icing on the Cake:

This Cherrybrook Kitchen Sugar Cookie Mix is gluten-free, nut-free, egg-free, dairy-free, and all natural.

Time to Eat?!

After a holiday dinner, at a party, or as a special after-school treat.

Good to Go?

Yes! These cookies bake in under 15 minutes and are perfect to bring to school, work, or parties. 

Mix it Up!

Use 2 Cherrybrook Sugar Cookies to make a sandwich with your favorite soy or coconut ice cream for a decadent, gluten and dairy-free dessert.

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.

Are you looking for fun springtime recipes that you can make with your kids? Look no further than these tasty treats! Cricket Azima and The Creative Kitchen teamed up with Betty Crocker and Howdini to teach you how to make delicious Pop-Art Cookies and Cinna-spin Cookies. The Pop-Art Cookies are perfect for springtime playdates with their bright colors and playful designs. Check out the recipes and a step-by-step how-to video below!

Ingredients: 

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix

1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened

2 tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1 egg

12 wooden sticks with rounded ends

1 container (1 lb) Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy frosting (any white variety)

Food colors in desired colors

Assorted candy decorations

Instructions: 

1. Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, flour and egg until dough forms. Roll dough on floured surface until about 1/4 inch thick. Cut with 3-inch round cookie cutter. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Carefully insert a wooden stick into side of each cookie.
2. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
3. Divide frosting among 4 small bowls. Tint frosting in 3 of the bowls with different color of food color. Reserve some of the tinted frostings for piping on designs. Frost cookies with remaining white and tinted frostings. For piping, place each tinted frosting in small resealable food-storage plastic bag; snip off tiny corner of bag. Pipe frostings on cookies in desired designs. Decorate with candy decorations.

Makes 1 dozen cookies

Ingredients: 

Cookies:

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons milk

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions: 

1. Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix cookie mix and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir in butter and egg until soft dough forms.
2. On piece of waxed paper, shape 1 tablespoon cinnamon into a line about 5 inches long. Using floured fingers, shape 1 tablespoon of dough into a rope 5 inches long. Press one side of dough rope into cinnamon.
3. On ungreased cookie sheet, coil dough rope tightly, cinnamon side facing center, into cinnamon-roll shape. Press end of rope into roll to seal. Repeat with remaining dough. Place cookies 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
4. Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
5. In small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.

Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies

Video: 

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.