Who doesn’t love veggies dipped in ranch dressing? With Bitsy’s Garden Ranch flavored Smart Crackers, you get that classic ranch flavor (plus all the vitamins from the vegetables) in one little package — perfect for snacking on in the car, or throwing in a lunch box. For only 100 (organic!) calories, these crackers offer more than half of the daily recommended amount of immune system boosting vitamin A, 15% of daily calcium for strong bones, and so much more!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

They’re crunchy and the shapes are fun!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

My kids love these crackers, and I feel great serving them to my kids since they’re packed with vegetables! They’re great for packing in lunches or as a snack on the go.

Flavorful Features:

Bitsy’s makes all sorts of Smart Crackers: Cheddar Chia, Cinnamon Sweet Potato, Sweet Maple Carrot, and of course, Garden Ranch. They also have cookies made with ingredients like beets, zucchini, and sweet potatoes.

The Icing on the Cake:

Tiny crackers are perfect for tiny hands and they’re mess free. Bitsy’s also has a trial bundle, so your little ones can try all the flavors to see which ones they like best.

Mix it Up!

Dip them in hummus for a protein rich snack, or, crush them up and use them instead of breadcrumbs on oven baked chicken tenders for a boost of veggies at meal time.

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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.

Looking for a new way to eat cheese? Check out Cheddar Moon Cheese – a crunchy, cheesy snack with all the flavor and nutrition of real cheese…because it IS cheese! Moon Cheese removes the moisture from cheddar cheese (just like the dehydrated food that astronauts eat!) to give you this delicious, portable treat perfect for on-the-go snacking! Parents will love that it’s 100% natural, high in calcium and protein, as well as its long shelf life!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It’s so crunchy and COOOOOOOOL because it’s like astronaut food!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Moon Cheese is great! It’s a perfect snack for my kids, who love crunchy chips and snacks but who don’t always love eating cheese. We all love the Cheddar flavor best! I love the simple ingredient list and that the bag is re-sealable – I can take it with me on the go, and save whatever’s left for later! Another thing I love about Moon Cheese is the high protein and calcium – two things I’m always trying to get my kids to have more of.

Flavorful Features:

Moon Cheese comes in these other yummy, cheesy flavors:

• Gouda
• Mozzarella
• Pepper Jack

The Icing on the Cake:

The benefits to Moon Cheese are out of this world!

• High in protein
• All-natural
• Gluten-free
• Excellent source of calcium

Time to Eat?!

Cheddar Moon Cheese can be enjoyed at any time of the day, but is especially great during snack time!

Good to Go?

Moon Cheese makes a perfect on-the-go snack because it comes in a resealable package! It’s perfect to slip into my purse as we’re headed out the door.

Mix it Up!

Try using Cheddar Moon Cheese as a topping for soups or replacement for croutons in salads!

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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 love when our little chefs discover foods they enjoy eating that also help them build strong bones and healthy bodies! That’s why we love Farmland Fresh Dairies Organic Milk – it’s full of essential nutrients such as calcium, potassium, Vitamin D, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, and much more! Farmland Fresh Dairies farmers feed their cows an organic diet grown without toxic pesticides or GMOs. And, with superior quality assurance, this line of organic milk is something parents can feel good about feeding to their kids!

The Creative Kitchen is happy to have Farmland Fresh Dairies as a sponsor for our Back to School Celebration at Lakeside at Prospect Park on August 18. Learn more here.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love this milk, it’s my favorite!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Farmland Fresh Dairies Organic Milk is my top pick for milk for my family! Each glass provides a number of vital nutrients and vitamins, which can sometimes be hard to get into my kids. There’s no toxic ingredients and it’s USDA certified organic, so I don’t have to worry about my family ingesting any yucky substances that can be found in other brands of milk. It tastes so fresh, too!

Flavorful Features:

Farmland Fresh Dairies has four different organic milk options:

• Organic Whole Milk
• Organic 2% Reduced Fat Milk (with 37% less fat than whole milk)
• Organic 1% Low Fat Milk
• Organic Fat Free Milk

The Icing on the Cake:

There are tons of benefits to drinking Farmland Fresh Dairies:

• Non-GMO
• No toxic pesticides or synthetic fertilizers
• No added hormones
• Antibiotic-free
• Free of rBST (an artificial growth hormone)
• Certified kosher
• Certified organic
• Locally sourced
• Every 8-oz. glass includes: calcium, vitamin D, potassium, vitamin B12, vitamin A, protein, phosphorus, riboflavin, and niacin

Time to Eat?!

Enjoy this milk at any time of the day; alongside meals or alone as a nutritious snack!

Mix it Up!

Farmland Fresh Dairies Organic Milk can be used in any dish – with cereal, in smoothies or eggs…the possibilities are endless!

www.farmlandmilk.com

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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 LOVE cheese! It’s great as a snack on its own, or a delicious addition to many of our favorite meals! However, we realize that not everyone is able to indulge in cheese, so if you’re looking for a lactose-free, allergy-friendly cheese alternative, try Go Veggie! Their Grated Parmesan is the perfect product to sprinkle on top of your favorite dish. It’s 100% plant-based, non-GMO, and has double the calcium compared to ordinary cheese. Plus it tastes amazing! Go Veggie Grated Parmesan is a great product to have in your pantry if you have family members who are dairy-free or vegan, so that everyone can indulge in cheesy goodness anytime they want!

The Creative Kitchen is happy to have Go Veggie as a sponsor for one of our Whole Foods Market cooking classes the week of August 20th! Learn more at www.thecreativekitchen.com/calendar.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Yummy! It tastes so good on top of my spaghetti!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

With lactose intolerant children, it can be hard to find cheese alternatives that they actually enjoy. This is why I love Go Veggie’s dairy-free Grated Parmesan! Not only does it taste great, but it’s a better option for my kids, and they find it so delicious! I am not lactose intolerant, but I love experimenting with plant-based products here and there, and this is one of the best cheese alternatives I’ve tried in a while. It’s very versatile – I use it on pasta, chicken, soups, and so much more, and my kids just love it! Also, I can’t believe that it has more calcium than regular parmesan cheese. Go Veggie Grated Parmesan has become a staple in our house!

Flavorful Features:

Go Veggie Grated Parmesan comes in two options to enjoy: Lactose-Free and Vegan.

The Icing on the Cake:

There is so much to love about Go Veggie Grated Parmesan:

• Double the calcium of regular parmesan cheese
• 30% less fat than regular parmesan cheese
• Free of lactose and cholesterol
• 100% plant-based

Time to Eat?!

The best time to enjoy this cheese is…all the time! It’s great in eggs for breakfast, or in soups or pasta for dinner! The possibilities are endless!

Mix it Up!

For a yummy, movie-time snack, sprinkle Go Veggie Grated Parmesan on your popcorn for some cheesy deliciousness! Check out their website for a delicious popcorn recipe to try.

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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 love finding unique snacks that boast delicious flavor, quality ingredients, and high nutritional value. That’s why we’d like to share these Seaweed Thins from 2018 Kids Food Festival Goody Bag Sponsor gimMe Snacks: individually-packaged roasted seaweed snacks layered with almonds, coconut, and more! The whole family can enjoy this snack: kids will love the light, crispy, melt-in-your-mouth texture and unique flavors, while parents will love all the nutrients! Seaweed has the highest density of vitamins and minerals of any vegetable on the planet (yep, that’s right – seaweed is a vegetable)! gimMe Snacks Seaweed Thins boast great amounts of iron, fiber, beta carotene, calcium, and more. There are 50 micro grams of iodine per serving of gimMe Snacks’ seaweed snacks, which is 31% of the recommended daily value. Iodine keeps our thyroid gland healthy, which helps keep our metabolism in good shape!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It’s crunchy! I like the sound it makes when I eat it!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

My kids have always loved foods with interesting textures, so when I discovered these Seaweed Thins from gimMe Snacks, they went bananas for them! I love the simple ingredient list and nutrients that my kids get when eating these. They’re low in sugar which is always a plus in my book, and they also have fiber, calcium, iodine, protein, and so many more nutrients…it’s really amazing how much is packed into such a small amount! I love the balance of salty and sweet flavors 

Flavorful Features:

gimMe Snacks Seaweed Thins come in these great flavors:

• Siracha Almond
• Toasted Coconut
• Almond Sesame

The Icing on the Cake:

gimMe Snacks Seaweed Thins are USDA Organic, non-GMO verified, certified gluten-free, vegan, AND individually packaged!

Time to Eat?!

These Seaweed Thins are a great addition to lunches, or as a snack whenever you’re craving something crunchy and delicious!

Good to Go?

gimMe Snacks Seaweed Thins come in individually-portioned packages, so it’s super convenient to throw right into a lunchbox, backpack, or purse!

Mix it Up!

Add gimMe Snacks Seaweed Thins to salads, noodle or rice dishes for a nice crunch and a boost of nutrients!

www.gimmehealth.com

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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.

Happy Baby Whole Milk Yogurt from Happy Family comes in the perfect size for little tummies! This yogurt is naturally sweetened with organic fruit and veggie purees – no added sweeteners here! It’s also full of probiotics to help support the good bacteria in your baby’s belly, as well as vitamin D and calcium, to help grow strong, healthy bones. With a variety of flavors, there’s a choice here for everyone!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

goo goo ga ga!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

This whole milk yogurt from Happy Family is a lifesaver. My baby loves the taste of it, and it has everything she needs at this stage. I feel safe knowing that there are no added sweeteners; instead, the probiotics and essential nutrients help my baby stay healthy, which makes me happy.

Flavorful Features:

Try Happy Family’s other great flavors of their whole milk yogurt for babies:

• Blueberry
• Banana and sweet potato
• Peach and mango
• Plain

The Icing on the Cake:

Happy Family’s whole milk yogurt is certified USDA organic, non-GMO verified, kosher, full of probiotics, and a good source of calcium and vitamin D, with no added sweeteners.

Time to Eat?!

This yogurt is great for a snack anytime of day!

Good to Go?

Happy Baby Whole Milk Yogurts from Happy Family are great to pack with you when taking your baby for a walk in the stroller to the park. Don’t forget a spoon!

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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.

Sorghum is a healthful, hearty grain to add to your family’s pantry. Fuel your family’s bellies for hours- this gluten-free grain is an excellent source of a variety nutrients, with an extraordinary amount of dietary fiber, which is great for digestive systems! Whether cooking with the grain, flour, syrup, or otherwise, sorghum is a versatile Old World grain that shouldn’t be overlooked in today’s kitchen!

Join us at Whole Foods Upper West Side on December 18th, 2017 and Whole Foods Tribeca on December 20th, 2017 for the opportunity to get hands-on and learn about cooking with sorghum! Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com/calendar for our schedule.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

My favorite is the sorghum syrup! It’s so sweet!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I‘ve loved adding recipes that include sorghum into my family’s diet! I’ve stocked up on a few different sorghum products, especially using both the sorghum grain and syrup when I cook. It’s super kid-friendly, while also being nutritionally appealing to me and my husband!

Personally, I love adding it to my salads, as it keeps me fuller for longer!

The Icing on the Cake:

Sorghum can be used in a variety of recipes! Check out some delicious here: www.simplysorghum.com/recipes.

Time to Eat?!

Any time a whole grain is on the menu!

Mix it Up!

Try popping your whole grain sorghum like popcorn to snack on while watching a movie for an alternative that’s high in calcium and iron! Just be careful it doesn’t burn!

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 you call a cheese that’s not yours?… Nacho Cheese! Well luckily for you and your family, this cheese can be yours! As a well-respected and recognizable label in France and Europe, Emmi’s cheeses are sure not to disappoint and are a great staple to have in your family’s fridge. From quality to taste, Emmi’s Emmentaler is a real crowd pleaser bound to be enjoyed by all members of your family. It’s the perfect addition to omelets, sandwiches, or simply eaten on its own!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

“Cheese and crackers is my favorite snack!”

From the Eyes of a Parent:

“Not only do I trust the mission behind Emmi products, I love how versatile this cheese is. It’s great to cut into cubes and put into my kids’ lunchboxes for a calcium-packed snack! My also kids love it in their sandwiches, and its always the first to go with my friends at a party. Also… between us adults, the Emmentaler goes great with mom’s white grape juice, too.”

Flavorful Features:

Try these other delicious cheeses from Emmi:

• Alter Schweizer
• Appenzeller
• Don Olivo
• Füürtüfel
• Kaltbach
• Maître Moutardier
• Raclette
• Tete de Moine AOP
• Le Gruyere
• Switzerland Swiss
• Fondue
• Der Scharfe Maxx

The Icing on the Cake:

Carefully crafted in the Alpine Valley of Switzerland, Emmi stays true to tradition. Since the early 1900s, they’ve been perfecting the art of cheese making. GMO feed is strictly prohibited and animal welfare is no joke for these farmers. With Emmi, you can expect nothing less than the freshest ingredients for you and your family.

Mix it Up!

Picky eaters? Sprinkle some of this cheese over vegetables and watch your kids gobble them up!

www.emmiusa.com

https://www.facebook.com/EmmiUSA/

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.

Say Cheeeeeeeeese! String cheeeeeese, that is! Eating cheese and getting a dose of calcium and protein doesn’t get more fun when you get string cheese! Creamy, USDA certified organic, free of antibiotics, and non-GMO, the Creative Kitchen is so excited about the Organic Valley Stringles. They are a super easy on-the-go snack to include in your family’s lunch boxes and backpacks. This filling snack can satisfy tummies of all ages – and leave mouths smiling and asking for more cheese please!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

This cheese is so fun to eat!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Hands-down, Organic Valley Stringles are the most popular snack in my house! It’s the go-to snack that not only my kids, but also my husband and I, reach for when our tummies are rumbling. The nibble of protein and calcium is just the right amount to tie us over until the next meal!

Flavorful Features:

• Cheddar
• Colby Jack
• Mozzarella

The Icing on the Cake:

Organic Valley Stringles are made from USDA organic milk without synthetic hormones, toxic pesticides, and antibiotics. One serving satisfies 20% of your daily calcium intake!

Time to Eat?!

Breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner—Stringles add a burst of flavor and fun!

Good to Go?

Slim and individually packed, Stringles are easy to toss into backpacks and briefcases. They are also great additions in a family picnic basket!

Mix it Up!

Tear strips of Organic Valley Stringles apart, to use on homemade pizza.

https://www.organicvalley.coop/

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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.