The well-known and trusted all-natural brand, Emmi, recently brought another delicious cheese to share with us in the U.S.: Kaltbach le Cremeux! Now families here in the States can also enjoy this semi-firm cow’s milk cheese. Its unique and almost sweet flavor will be adored by the young and old! Eaten alone or cooked into classic recipes, this cheese imparts a delicate and unique flavor that is truly versatile and a sure fire hit for the family fridge.

From the Eyes of a Kid:

“Mmmm! This is the yummiest mac and cheese I’ve ever had! Mom, can I have some more please!?” 

From the Eyes of a Parent:

“I’ve always been a fan of Emmi’s other cheeses, so I was excited to see the Kaltbach le Cremeux at my grocer! My kids and I loved it from the first nibble! It adds so much flavor and texture to my pasta dishes. And, it’s the perfect addition to a cheese plate, too!”

Flavorful Features:

Other Emmi cheeses include:

Le Gruyère

Appenzeller

Raclette

Fondü

Switzerland Swiss

and more!

Mix It Up!:

Melt small pieces of the Kaltbach le Cremeux cheese on top of leftover pasta to make a delicious and quick mac and cheese that your kids and yourself will enjoy!

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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.

Everything is better with butter! Especially with Organic Valley’s Cultured Unsalted Butter and its extra rich and creamy homemade-like taste! We love this butter because its organic and has no antibiotics, GMO, or toxic pesticides. It is packed with flavor that comes from the sweet cream its churned with, making it taste extra creamy. Whether enjoying on a piece of toast, melting into pasta, or including it in your family’s favorite cookie recipe, Organic Valley’s Cultured Unsalted Butter will add delicious decadence to the taste!

From the Eyes of a Kid: 

“Mmm! Mom, these Snickerdoodle cookies are so buttery! Can you make more, please?”

From the Eyes of a Parent”:

“For busy mornings, I put this butter on toast and sprinkle a little cinnamon and sugar on top. I use this butter when I bake and cook. It really adds a wonderful flavor to my recipes.”

Mix It Up!:

Try Organic Valley’s European Style Cultured Butter. European butter is churned longer than other butters, so it’s the best butter for baking. From croissants to popovers see a flakey difference in your treats!

The Icing On The Cake:

Organic Valley is not like other big brands, they know their farmers and know exactly where their products are coming from.

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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.

Yellow 5, propylparaben, Red 40, propylene glycol…what? At The Creative Kitchen we prefer to pronounce our ingredients, which is why we’re super-excited about this all natural food and beverage ingredients manufacturer, GNT. GNT’s colors are made by fruits and vegetables! The red hue is made from red peppers, the blue hue from blueberries, the orange hue from carrots and so on. As the leading global manufacturer of natural color solutions, GNT products can be found in some of the worlds most in-demand food and beverage brands. Finally! Safe ingredients for you and your family, free of chemicals and harsh dyes.

From the Eyes of a Kid:

“I love eating foods that are my favorite colors!”

From the Mind of a Parent:

“When feeding my family, I always look for natural ingredients. With GNT’s natural food coloring, I’m put to ease knowing the coloring is not only fun for the kids, but safe for our bodies, too!”

Flavorful Features:

GNT makes an array of food colorings sourced from fruits, vegetables and edible plants found all over the world. Colors include: red, orange, yellow, blue, purple, and 400 or so more!

The icing on the cake:

As a family run company since 1978, GNT promises to provide their customers with the cleanest ingredients free of chemicals, preservatives and synthetic processing.

GNT mostly labels food coloring as “coloring foods (concentrates of carrot)” or “coloring foods (concentrates of blueberries)”, etc., and also likes to state that their products are colored with fruit and vegetables on the packages.

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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.

Everyone loves meatballs with their pasta or anything really. This recipe puts a twist on the usual spaghetti and meatball dish. Instead of serving frozen meatballs with spaghetti, this recipe shows how to make healthy mushroom and pork meatballs with delicious broccolini. It helps keeps things fresh and exciting in the kitchen and at the dining table!

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Instructions:

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 your children asking for another run to the fast food chain down the street for some chicken nuggets again? Well now you won’t ever have to worry about them asking for nuggets again, because here’s a way healthier alternative to the famous chicken nuggets. They’re just as crispy and delicious as chicken nuggets, except made with quinoa!

Ingredients:

Instructions:

Tips & Trick:

• Kids can help salt chicken and make dipping sauce!

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.

Gluten-free has never tasted better! And, cooking gluten-free has never been simpler! It’s all in the name – Cup4Cup! Cup4Cup Multipurpose Flour swaps out traditional flour, literally “cup for cup.” Chef Thomas Keller brings your home the best of gluten-free, so that all  members of your family can enjoy classic favorites, respectful of those with gluten intolerances or allergies! With holiday cookie season upon us, what better way to ensure that all can enjoy the sweet treats of the season than by using Cup4Cup flour! The Creative Kitchen and Cup4Cup are excited to make and decorate cookies on November 30th, 2017 at Whole Foods Midtown East!

Advanced registration is required: email events@thecreativekitchen.com

Can’t make it to the class, check out recipes are the Cup4Cup website: https://www.cup4cup.com/recipes/

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I had gluten-free cake at my birthday party! We all got to eat the same cake and it was so yummy! 

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I’m so happy to not have to make two versions of recipes – one gluten-free, and one not. With Cup4Cup, I don’t have to alter recipes – I simply use 1 cup of Cup4Cup instead of 1 cup of traditional flour in any of my recipes. It couldn’t be easier and there’s no compromise in taste!

Flavorful Features:

Cup4Cup makes all kinds of baking mixes in addition to their Multipurpose Flour (a replacement for white flour) and their Wholesome Flour (a replacement for whole wheat flour)!:

•       Cornbread Mix

•       Pizza Crust Mix

•       Pie Crust Mix

•       Pancake & Waffle Mix

•       Chocolate Brownie Mix

The Icing on the Cake:

Cup4Cup flour is Kosher, gluten-free, non-GMO and contains no tree nuts, peanuts or soy!

Time to Eat?! 

Cup4Cup flour can be used in any recipe that calls for flour

Find the Cup4Cup website here

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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.

DAGOBA Chocolate uses unexpected, naturally sourced ingredients to create unique products with exceptional taste. Their Orange Chocolate Bar with dark chocolate and orange zest delivers a bright citrus flavor that mixes with luscious dark chocolate to form chocolate perfection. This chocolate bar is gluten free and all of the ingredients are organic and responsibly sourced.

From the Mouth of a Kid: 

Wow! This chocolate also tastes like orange! This is a special yummy treat.

From the Eyes of a Parent:

This orange dark chocolate is a great post-meal sweet treat for my kids, and a great alternative to other sugar-laden desserts. My kids enjoy trying the unique flavors and discovering new ingredients and tastes. I feel good about choosing this brand because of its organic, thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

Flavorful Features:

There are many varieties of DAGOBA chocolate bars:

• Xocolatl Dark Chocolate: rich dark chocolate, chilies & nibs – 74% cacao
• Beaucoup Berries Dark Chocolate: Rich dark chocolate, cranberries, cherries & vanilla – 74% cacao
• Eclipse Extra Dark Chocolate – 74% cacao
• Lemon Ginger: Dark chocolate, lemon essence & crystallized ginger – 68% cacao
• Lavender Blueberry Dark Chocolate: Dark chocolate, lavender essence & wild blueberries  – 59% cacao
• Mint Chocolate: Dark chocolate, mint & rosemary essence – 59% cacao
• Roseberry Dark Chocolate: Dark chocolate, raspberries & rosehips – 59% cacao
• Semisweet Dark chocolate – 59% cacao
• Chai Chocolate: Milk chocolate, crystallized ginger & chai essence – 37% cacao
• Hazelnut Chocolate: Milk chocolate, toasted hazelnuts & rice crisps – 37% cacao
• Milk Chocolate – 37% cacao

The Icing on the Cake:

Because DAGOBA chocolate sources its own cacao it can carefully monitor quality and flavor, while reducing its impact as well as benefit the communities that grow their ingredients.

Time to Eat?!

Any time you want to satisfy the kids’ or your sweet tooth without going on sugar overload, try a small piece of any DAGOBA chocolate bar!

Good to Go?

DAGOBA Chocolate’s Tasting Squares are the perfect sweet treat to bring on the go.

Mix it Up! 

Melt part or all of a chocolate bar and dip fruit, pretzels, or crackers into it. 

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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.

 Viki’s Granola started out as a simple homemade recipe that grew into a business after its major success at a school fundraiser. The Blueberry Almond Granola has only six ingredients, all of which are all-natural, gluten free, and non-GMO verified. Because of the simple and healthful ingredients in Viki’s Granola, it’s easy for parents to feel good about giving it to their kids for a sweet treat to snack on.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like how crunchy this is! And it’s also really sweet and yummy.

From the Eyes of a Parent:

It’s great to have a snack in the house I can enjoy as much as my children! I like to add Viki’s Blueberry Almond Granola to yogurt before running out to the school bus in the morning. My kids love it with milk for breakfast or even as an after school snack, which I feel good about because of the natural ingredients. Viki’s Granola makes it easy to satisfy my gluten-free child’s sweet tooth.

Flavorful Features:

Viki’s Granola comes in several varieties, so it’s great for every mood:

• Original
• Blueberry Almond
• Maple Cranberry
• Banana Walnut
• Apple Cinnamon

The Icing on the Cake:

Viki’s Granola also adheres to dietary restrictions such as kosher, sodium-free, and dairy-free diets. There are no preservatives, 0g of trans fat, and only 5g of sugar, so it’s easy to stay on a low-sugar diet with their granola.

Time to Eat?!

Viki’s Granola can be added to yogurt or milk at breakfast, and makes a great after-school snack. Try a small handful after dinner for a sweet dessert that’s low in sugar and not too filling.

Good to Go?

Throw some into a container or bag and munch as you go!

Mix it Up!

Chop or blend some of Viki’s Original Granola to use as a sweet alternative to breadcrumbs!

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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.

Fruit spread that tastes like grandma’s homemade strawberry jam? That’s what Rigoni di Asiago’s Strawberry Fiordifrutta tastes like and why The Creative Kitchen likes it. Made with organic fruit and sweetened only with apple juice, your kid’s favorite nut butter and jelly sandwich can finally be a healthful lunch again.

From the Mouth of a Kid: 

It tastes like strawberry candy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I finally found an organic fruit spread without any added sugar. Fiordifrutta is made with only three ingredients and naturally sweetened with apple juice. I can spread it on whole grain bread or swirl it into Greek yogurt and my kid will eat the whole thing.

Flavorful Features:

Fiordifrutta comes in 17 organic flavors so there’s one for every picky eater:

• Apricot
• Black Currant
• Blackberry
• Cherry
• Cranberry
• Fig
• Lemon
• Lingonberry
• Peach
• Pear
• Pink Grapefruit
• Pomegranate
• Raspberry
• Seville Orange
• Strawberries & Wild Strawberry
• Wild Berries
• Wild Blueberry

The Icing on the Cake:

Each jar contains 3 pounds of fruit and is processed at a low temperature to maintain the fruit’s flavor and nutrients. This exclusive recipe reduces the spread’s sugar content by 30% or more, compared to other fruit spreads. It’s gluten free and, at only 6g of sugar per serving, it’s easy to stay under the recommended 25g of sugar per day per.

Time to Eat?!

Fiordifrutta is great on toast, Sunday waffles, or mixed into plain yogurt for added flavor without the sugar.

Good to Go?

The jar itself needs to be refrigerated but once you roll it into a whole grain tortilla with a little nut butter, you’re good to go!

Mix it Up!

Try adding Strawberry Fiordifrutta on top of The Creative Kitchen’s No-Bake Cheesecake to make this treat even sweeter.

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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.

Naturally More products are made from more than just nuts: with nutritious ingredients such as flax seeds and probiotics, their nut butters help you live your healthiest life. The Roasted Almond Butter with Probiotics packets are perfect on-the-go additions to snacks, any time of the day! This protein-packed almond butter is enhanced with heart-healthy flax, as well as probiotics that support immune and digestive health. Naturally More is dedicated to creating wholesome, nutritious nut butters that add more to you and your family’s diet.

From the Mouth of a Kid: 

This is fun to squeeze and a little crunchy! I like to put it on everything.

From the Eyes of a Parent:

This almond butter is a great addition to any snack, and makes it easy to sneak my kids more protein. I love that there are only three grams of sugar per serving! And because this is a resealable pouch, I can bring it with me anywhere.

Flavorful Features:

Naturally More offers a variety of their delicious nut butter pouches:

• Organic Valencia Peanut Butter with Probiotics

• Natural Chocolate Hazelnut Spread with Probiotics

The Icing on the Cake:

These almond butter pouches are all-natural, probiotic-boosted, and GMO free.

Time to Eat?!

Naturally More’s Roasted Natural Almond Butter pouches are perfect to add to any meal or snack any time of the day: breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Incorporate this nut butter in a meal or snack that’s low on protein to give it a boost!

Good to Go?

This resealable nut butter pouch can be taken anywhere! Throw it into a purse or lunchbox for an extra boost of protein during the day.

Mix it Up!

For more protein at breakfast, swirl some of this almond butter into yogurt or add it to smoothies for added texture and flavor. 

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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.