Struggling to find a good milk alternative for a child who is nut-free, soy-free, and/or dairy-free? Good Karma has a new solution out on the market: flaxmilk. Their new Unsweetened Vanilla Flaxmilk + Protein flavor has the same amount of protein per serving as dairy milk and has less calories and more nutrients per serving! Here at The Creative Kitchen we cannot get enough of this product!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I can’t wait to finish my cereal in the morning! I just want to get to the milk so bad!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Good Karma Unsweetened Vanilla + Protein Flaxmilk is a go-to for me and my family in the morning! It’s a great non-dairy alternative for children with a nut or soy allergy and I do not have to make up for protein in other parts of their diet! Also, flaxmilk is rich in omega-3 which is great because it is essential to our health and it is not produced by our bodies. This product is especially great for pregnant moms since omega-3’s play a role in early development.

Flavorful Features:

Good Karma has many different options and flavors for their flaxmilk:

The Icing on the Cake:

Benefits to switching to Good Karma Unsweetened Vanilla Flaxmilk + Protein includes:

Time to Eat?!

Great for breakfast and also to pack away for lunch!

Mix it Up!

Good Karma Unsweetened Vanilla + Protein Flaxmilk is great to add into overnight oats! This will cut back sugar and increase the protein content than what is usually provided in a packet of instant oatmeal. Additionally, preparing breakfast the night before will save mom time in the morning, and overnight oats can be customized for each child so even our picky eaters will wake up to a meal that they are excited about! Check out Good Karma’s recipe for delicious Banana Sunflower Butter Overnight Oats 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.

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.

Is pasta a mealtime favorite in your house? Our friends at Cooking Light have a delicious pasta recipe that is full of bold flavor and is easy to whip together on a busy weeknight. This recipe for Mostly Veggie Pasta with Sausage uses hot Italian sausage as the main flavor agent in the sauce, and includes colorful vegetables like yellow squash, broccoli florets, and mushrooms. Tomato paste adds a robust flavor; look for the kind sold in tubes so you can use as little or as much as you need. Little chefs can help chop ingredients and stir them all together!

 Serves 4 (serving size: 1/2 cup pasta and 3/4 cup sauce)

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.

2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add sausage; cook 4 minutes, stirring to crumble. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and squash; cook 4 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and oregano; cook 1 minute.

3. Add broccoli, salt, pepper, and tomatoes to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon. Spoon sauce over pasta; top with basil.

Tips & Trick:

• For the vegetarians at your table, omit the sausage and add another vegetable of your choosing!
• Beyond pasta, spoon this veggie-packed sauce over breaded and baked eggplant slices or roasted spaghetti squash halves.

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.

Need ideas for family fun night? How about dinner and a show? Cook dinner together with the family and then go see your favorite team or band! Vivid Seats will make sure you never miss an encore or late-game rally. With tickets for dozens of major sporting events, concert tours, and theater shows, Vivid Seats provides fans with the best value and customer service. It’s an easy, one-stop shop for every ticket your family wants.

Visit Vivid Seats today to find tickets for MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA, NCAA, and much more, including that Broadway show the kids have been asking about! How about tickets for Sesame Street Live, The Creative Kitchen’s favorite pick? Check out the family section on the Vivid Seats website for more kid-friendly events!

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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.

Mac and Cheese is a dish that kids and grownups love. This take on the classic mac and cheese from our friends at Cooking Light adds ground beef and fire roasted tomatoes to the mix for a heartier take on this comforting dish. What’s even better is you can grate or finely dice some vegetables into the mac and cheese for picky eaters!

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta according to directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.

2. Heat a large skillet over medium. Add beef, onion, Worcestershire, and mustard; cook, stirring often, until meat is done, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; stir in tomatoes.

3. Whisk together milk and flour. Pour mixture into skillet; bring to a boil over high. Add cheeses; stir until cheeses melt. Remove from heat. Stir in pasta and meat mixture. Top with parsley, salt, and pepper.

Tips & Trick:

• Make sure to drain the tomatoes so the sauce doesn’t get too thin.
• If you don’t have dry mustard (used here for added depth), stir in a teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
• Serve with a side of green beans or broccoli tossed with browned butter, or with a salad the family enjoys (a crunchy romaine Caesar salad would be great).

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.