Who doesn’t love a delicious French pastry? Especially one made of wholesome ingredients and packed with whole grains. When your sweet tooth is acting up, Sugar Bowl Bakery’s Palmiers come to the rescue! Ideal for adults and children alike, the whole family will drool over these tasty and convenient treats. Unbleached enriched flour provides complex carbohydrates to keep children energized, while unsalted butter provides calcium to strengthen their bones. They’re low in sodium and sugar, allergen free, and contain absolutely no artificial ingredients. Who could resist? And even better, you don’t even have to go to a bakery to get these sweet treats! 

by Rebecca Skriloff, 2023

From the Mouth of a Kid:

These cookies are sweet and kinda look like Mickey Mouse!”

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Sugar Bowl Bakery’s Palmiers make the perfect on-the-go snack or after dinner treat! We absolutely love how they’re made of a short list of simple ingredients even our kids can recognize. Plus, they’re relatively low in sugar compared to many other treats on the market, and very minimally processed. It’s reassuring to have a snack for the kids that we feel good serving them, and one that they really enjoy too.

The Icing on the Cake:

Family and minority owned, certified kosher, and certified sustainable palm oil.

Time to Eat?!

Sugar Bowl Bakery’s palmier’s fit easily into lunch boxes, make great, quick breakfasts or snacks, and can be savored for dessert any night.

Mix it Up!

Spread some creamy peanut butter on top for extra protein, and top with your favorite berries for added antioxidants to make an extra special PB&J.

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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.

The Sambucol Blackberry Elderberry Gummies are a sweet, vegan gummy vitamin meant to provide the body with extra immune support. Filled with 1.7g of elderberry and accompanied by zinc and vitamin C. The gummies are sure to make you and your child smile while supporting your immune system every day.

by Cricket Azima, 2023

From the Mouth of a Kid:

These gummies smell so good and taste even better!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

The Elderberry Gummies are the best at supporting my family’s immune system. Filled with vitamin C and zinc, the gummies are a positive addition to my children’s day. The taste is delicious, and the benefits are completely worth it!

The Icing on the Cake:

Vegan, nut-free, as well as free of artificial colors and preservatives. You know exactly what you are getting with the Black Elderberry Gummies, the zinc and vitamin C-filled gummy.

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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.

A filling and plant-based energy bar. The LivBar is the perfect “pick me up” snack, being that it is made with 100% organic products and has healthy fats, carbs, and protein in each bite. Enjoy an energy-filled, whole-made LivBar!

by Cricket Azima, 2023

From the Mouth of a Kid:

This is my favorite snack to eat before soccer practice. It gives me all the energy I need, and I feel like a superhero out on the field!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

The LivBar is not only nutrient-dense for my kids, but personally, it is one of my favorite snacks. The convenience of the 100% baked bar is a plus, there is no need to worry about it melting in my purse. I stand by the burst of energy and delicious taste that comes in the LivBar.

The Icing on the Cake:

The LivBar is the best energy bar as it is USDA-certified organic, is allergen-free, and is
overwhelmingly nutritionally balanced. A game-changing energy bar as it is the most versatile
bar on the market.

Mix it Up!

Crunch it up. Grab some fresh berries, yogurt, and honey. Layer the ingredients and have the perfect yogurt parfait made with the blueberry, vanilla, kale LivBar. Making a satisfying snack even more satisfying, it’s a win-win situation!

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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.

World-famous rivals Tom & Jerry are starring in their first commotion picture, and we’re hosting an online cooking class to celebrate! Warner Bros. Pictures and Warner Animation Group’s TOM & JERRY is opening in theaters and streaming on HBO Max on February 26, and we’re getting ready by making Tom & Jerry’s Cheese & Tuna Bread Bowl on Kidpass on February 25th, 4pm EST! Participants receive Tom & Jerry themed swag!*

*while supplies last

Ingredients and equipment list provided below.

Register here!

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Tom & Jerry’s Cheese & Tuna Bread Bowl

Equipment: 

• Adult cutting board 
• Adult knife 
• Children’s cutting board (The Creative Kitchen suggests a small cutting board or reusable plastic or paper plate), 1 per child 
• Children’s knife (The Creative Kitchen suggests a plastic knife for younger children, while older children may be able to use a sharper knife), 1 per child 
• Large mixing bowl (The Creative Kitchen suggests individual, sealable plastic sandwich bags if individual portions are preferred – whether for hygiene or simply because little chefs enjoy creating their own!) 
• Mixing spoon

Ingredients: 

• ½ pound mozzarella or Gruyère cheese 
• 1 bell pepper, washed 
• 1 cup green beans, washed and trimmed 
• ½ English cucumber, washed 
• 2 stalks celery, washed 
• ½ pint grape tomatoes, washed 
• ½ red onion OR 2-3 scallions, optional 
• 1 5-ounce can tuna in water, drained, optional 
• ½ loaf whole wheat bread 
• Olive oil, to taste
• Balsamic Vinegar, to taste 
• Salt and pepper, to taste

To learn more about Warner Bros. Pictures and Warner Animation Group’s TOM & JERRY, opening in theaters and streaming on HBO Max on February 26th

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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.

At The Creative Kitchen, we love nothing more than a food that is delicious, convenient, versatile and most importantly, good for your entire family! Vapza 7 Grains is already cooked and can be used in a wide variety of dishes, which makes it perfect for families who are looking to get a boost of nutrients from more meals throughout the week. This medley of nutrient-dense grains is thoughtfully grown in Brazil, steam cooked, and vacuum sealed in BPA-free plastic bag. This blend contains whole grain rice, red rice, white quinoa, black quinoa, red quinoa, flaxseed, and chia seeds. Vapza created this product with the busy, health-conscious parent in mind. Flaxseed and chia seeds can lower blood sugar levels and risk of heart disease. They’re both superfoods, and provide fiber, iron, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids (which are linked to even more health benefits such as improving eye health and risk factors for heart disease, fighting inflammation, and more!).

From the Mouth of a Kid:

“Burrito bowls are my favorite and we used this instead of rice. It was really yummy!”

From the Eyes of a Parent:

“Vapza 7 Grains appeases my rice-loving children with the whole grain and red rice while the other grains like quinoa, flaxseed, and chia provide protein, healthy omega-3s, and fiber. Squeezing those nutrients in can be tough, but products like this make it so much easier. Also, the fact that it’s ready-to-eat makes dinner time less stressful!”

Flavorful Features:

Vazpa has a variety of steam cooked options for your next meal!

• Pinto Beans
• Black Beans
• Quinoa Mix
• Brown Rice

The Icing on the Cake:

Rice and quinoa can be easily under cooked or overcooked, but Vapza 7 Grains takes out the guess work! Because this product is already steam cooked, it can be used in pinch without the worry. Substitute Vapza 7 Grains for rice in a quick stir fry or your favorite burrito bowl. And, Vapza 7 Grains is not only organic, but also vegan and kosher.

Time to Eat?!

Vazpa 7 Grains is the perfect addition to lunch or dinner!

Mix it Up!

Vapza 7 Grains can be served hot or cold. Try tossing this 7 grains mix on a salad instead of croutons. It’s a great way to sneak in extra plant protein and healthy omegas!

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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.

Want to serve baked treats to the family this holiday season but are short on time? Sugar Bowl Bakery’s Pumpkin Spice Madeleines taste deliciously homemade! These madeleines are made with real pumpkin and are soft with flavorful, fall fragrance from the pumpkin spice that takes the spices straight from the pie!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

This cookie tastes just like cake!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

These madeleines are so versatile; they can be given as a treat to the kids and are elegant enough to serve at a family dinner. Or, I love dipping them into my coffee (and give it to my kids to dip in milk!)!

Flavorful Features:

Farmer’s Sugar Bowl Bakery also offers other tasty baked goods such as traditional madeleines, brownie bites, fritters and palmiers.

The Icing on the Cake:

Pumpkin Spice Madeleines are all natural, have no preservatives and zero grams of trans fats.

Mix it Up!

Pumpkin Spice Madeleines can be served as they are, dressed up with whipped cream and fruit, or used as a base for other recipes to save time! And, use the madeleines in Sugar Bowl Bakery’s Recipe for Pumpkin Spice Madeleine Cheesecake!

Pumpkin Spice Madeleine Cheese Cake
Ingredients:

• Sugar Bowl Bakery Pumpkin Spice Madeleines 8.4 oz.
• Pumpkin Seeds 4.0 oz.
• Butter 3.0 oz for crust and 5 oz for filling
• Cream Cheese 8.0 oz.
• Pumpkin Puree 15 oz.
• Powder Sugar 1 cup
• Pure Vanilla Extract 1 tsp
• Cinnamon 1 tsp
• Ground Nutmeg ½ tsp
• Salt ¼ tsp
• BumbleBerry Farm Pumpkin Spice Honey cream spread 3-4oz

Crust Instructions:

• Add Sugar Bowl Bakery Pumpkin Spice Madeleine & Pumpkin Seeds in a food processor and blend until fine. Spread on a flat sheet pan and bake at 375F for 15 mins. Place back into the food processor and add butter and pulse for 30 seconds or until thoroughly combined. Add the mixture into an 8” springform pan. Using a clean bottom of a measuring cup, press the crumbs until smooth and compact.

Cream Cheese Pumpkin Filling Instructions:

• In a Kitchen-Aid add Cream Cheese, Butter, Powder Sugar, Pumpkin Puree and mix on 3 rd speed for 3 mins. Add Vanilla, Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, and Salt and mix on 3 rd speed for 2 mins. Add cream cheese filling to the crust and place it in the refrigerator until set to the touch. Once set, add Honey spread on top and put back in cooler until the top is firm. Flip cheesecake over, showing the crust side up.

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Sugar Bowl Bakery’s Madeleines are available nationally at Albertson’s/Safeway, Kroger, Winco, Basha’s, and Smart & Final.

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’re all about real food that’s really yummy! Especially when it comes to snacks for our little ones. It can be hard to find that perfect balance of great ingredients AND great taste, but lucky for you, we’ve found just that in a new product from Don’t Go Nuts. Their Mini Chewy Apple Cinnamon and Strawberry Granola Bars pack in a lot of flavor into a mini bar – using real ingredients – that’s perfectly sized for little chefs. We love that Don’t Go Nuts’ products are peanut-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free, certified non-GMO and USDA organic! The Mini Chewy Granola Bars are made with organic oats and organic brown rice crisps, as well as small pieces of organic fruit, giving them a soft, chewy texture that the whole family will love!

We were thrilled to have Don’t Go Nuts as a Goody Bag Sponsor for our Kids Food Festival online Halloween kitchen crafts and cooking class on October 31st!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

This tastes like a cookie!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I love when I find school-safe snacks that my kids actually enjoy! Don’t Go Nuts Mini Chewy Granola Bars are peanut-free, tree nut-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free, so I feel safe sending them to school with my kids. The amount of flavor in these tiny bars is just amazing! The combination of dried apples and cinnamon is soooo good, and the flavor from the strawberries are just so bright and fresh. I love that their ingredients are organic and non-GMO, and the small (yet still hearty!) size makes these a perfect addition to lunchtime, or a quick, late afternoon snack to hold you over until dinner. 

Flavorful Features:

We love the Apple Cinnamon and Strawberry flavors, but Don’t Go Nuts Mini Chewy Granola Bars also come in Chocolate Chip and White Chocolate Chip – yum!

The Icing on the Cake:

The high-quality ingredients used in these granola bars speak for themselves (once you give them a taste, you’ll see!). We also love that they’re school-safe, free of many of the top allergens: tree nuts, peanuts, gluten, and dairy.

Time to Eat?!

Don’t Go Nuts’ Mini Chewy Granola Bars’ small size makes them a perfect addition to lunchtime for little chefs, or a mid-morning snack for any parents that need something to hold them over until lunch time.

Good to Go?

These granola bars are individually wrapped, and the Apple Cinnamon and Strawberry flavors come together in a multi-pack, so whether you want to add a single one to a lunchbox, or keep a whole box in the car, you’re all set!

Mix it Up!

Take a Don’t Go Nuts Mini Chewy Granola Bar, stick a food-safe treat stick in the middle, dip it in your favorite yogurt, and freeze for a yummy “popsicle” treat!

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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.

Dreams do come true! A safe way to eat cookie dough! We’re thrilled to share these SnickerDoodle Dō Bites from Better Bites Bakery, a delicious snack that’s free of the top 8 allergens. The Creative Kitchen loves this innovative bite-sized sweet treat! They’re so good, we bet the whole family will love them! Their Dō Bites are chocolate-enrobed cookie dough bites – are your mouths watering yet? Ours are! Soft and chewy on the inside, these treats don’t need to be baked to be enjoyed. Better Bikes Bakery was created after the founder discovered her child had life-threatening allergies; she started making these treats in her own kitchen so the whole family could enjoy dessert together. 

 The Creative Kitchen is excited to have Better Bites Bakery 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’m so happy that mommy lets me eat this cookie dough!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I am blown away by Better Bites Bakery’s Snickerdoodle Dō Bites! Originally, I bought them for my kids, two of which are allergic to more than one of the top 8 allergens, but I’ve gotten hooked on these too! They’re so decadent and the perfect sweet treat for after dinner, though my kids ask for them constantly throughout the day! I love bringing them to birthday parties for the treat table – since they’re free of the most common allergens, it makes it easy to share with others.

Flavorful Features:

Better Bites Bakery makes these other delicious flavors of Dō Bites:

• Birthday
• Chocolate Chip
• Sun Better

And, be sure to check out their other products too!

The Icing on the Cake:

The Snickerdoodle Dō Bites are free of gluten, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, soy, fish, and shellfish. Wow! There’s also no artificial colors or preservatives. We also love that you can purchase multi-packs so you and your family can try all of their delicious flavors!

Time to Eat?!

We love having these as an after-dinner dessert, it’s the perfect amount for a sweet treat.

Mix it Up!

Buy a few different flavors and have a taste test and guess each of the delicious flavors! We suggest cutting them into four pieces so that your family can share.  

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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.

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 8 slices whole grain bread 
• 4 tbs mayonnaise 
• 4 tbs unsalted butter 
• 8 ounces Le Gruyere AOP, grated
• 4 ounces turkey breast, thinly sliced
• 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced

Directions

1. Spread 1/2 tbs mayonnaise on one side of one slice of bread. Set aside and repeat with remaining slices of bread 
2. In a large skillet, over medium low heat, melt butter. 
3. To skillet, add four slices of bread, mayonnaise side down. 
4. Evenly distribute Gruyere AOP, turkey breast, and sliced apple on top of bread in skillet. Top with remaining 4 slices of bread, mayonnaise side up. 
5. Cook sandwiches for approximately 4 minutes, or until bottom slices of bread are golden brown. 
6. Flip sandwiches and cook for an additional 4 minutes.

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.

Color Garden Patriotic Pattern Parfaits

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups vanilla yogurt, divided 
• 1 tsp Red Color Garden Food Color
• 1 tsp Blue Color Garden Food Color
• 6 Graham crackers, crushed or 1 cup granola 
• 2 cups strawberries, hulled and diced 
• 2 cups raspberries
• 2 cups blueberries

Directions

1. In three separate bowls, divide yogurt. Add Red Color Garden Food Color into one bowl and stir until combined.  Add Blue Color Garden Food Color into second bowl and stir until combined.  Leave third bowl without color. 
2. In clear cup, add 1/3 cup red yogurt. Top with 1/3 cup strawberries, then 1/3 of 1 crushed graham cracker. Add 1/3 cup uncolored white yogurt, followed by 1/3 cup raspberries, followed by 1/3 crushed graham cracker, followed by 1/3 cup blue yogurt, followed by 1/3 cup blueberries, followed by 1/3 crushed graham cracker. 
3. In 5 additional clear cups, repeat step 5 to create 6 parfaits.

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.