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Product Review: Zoe for Kids Organic Olive Oil

TCK — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 13:00:21 +0000

At The Creative Kitchen, we believe there’s no such thing as too young when it comes to learning healthy eating habits. That’s why we love Zoe for Kids Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil! Olive oil is a heart-healthy fat that has been shown to lower blood pressure and decrease levels of bad cholesterol – so grab a colorful tin and help your whole family reap the benefits of this amazing food! Zoe’s Olive Oil for Kids has a mild, sweet, fruity flavor with a delicate, buttery aftertaste that will please the pickiest of palates and make everything from stir-fry to pizza healthier and even more delicious. We would also like thank Zoe for their support at the Kid’s Food Festival!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

This olive oil makes my spaghetti taste so good!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I know healthy eating habits start at a young age – that’s why I introduced my children to Zoe for Kids Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Zoe’s olive oil is versatile and has a lovely buttery aftertaste that compliments whatever dish I’m cooking, plus the rainbow-colored tin makes it fun for my kids to help drizzle a touch of olive oil on top of their favorite foods.

Flavorful Features:

Zoe also offers:
• Zoe Diva Select California Olive Oil
• Zoe Organic Olive Oil
• Zoe Diva Select Koroneiki
• Zoe Diva Select Cornicabra

The Icing on the Cake:

Zoe for Kids Olive Oil is organic and comes in a BPA-free tin. Olive oil contains monounsaturated fats which have been shown to promote heart health and reduce inflammation.

Time to Eat?!

Any time of day! Use Zoe for Kids to make scrambled eggs, sautéed veggies, salad dressing, and more – the possibilities are endless.

Mix it Up!

Instead of bread and butter with dinner, switch it up and serve whole grain bread with a bowl of Zoe for Kids olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning for dipping.

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 American Heart Association: Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

TCK — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:06:36 +0000

Keep your heart strong and healthy this month with recipes your family will love from The American Heart Association. Warm them from head to toe this chilly February with this delicious Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili! YUMMM-Y!

Description

Make a double batch of this quick vegetarian chili, full of black beans and sweet potatoes, and eat it for lunch the next day or freeze the extras for another night. We love the smoky heat from the ground chipotle, but omit it if you prefer a mild chili. Serve with tortilla chips or cornbread and coleslaw.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium-large sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile (see Cooking Tips)

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 1/2 cups water
2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed

1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
4 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Cooking Instructions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sweet potato and onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, chipotle and salt and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add water and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the sweet potato is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.Add beans, tomatoes and lime juice; increase heat to high and return to a simmer, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.

Cook’s Tip

Chipotle peppers are dried, smoked jalapeño peppers. Ground chipotle chile pepper can be found in the spice section of most supermarkets or online at penzeys.com.To Make Ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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.