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.

We love when we find new and interesting versions or ways to eat our favorite foods, whether for convenience or just plain fun! Pocas Dragon Fruit Chips cross both of these off the list; it’s a fun and different way to eat fruit that’s also super convenient if you can’t find the real deal in the store. Dragon fruit boasts ton of nutritional benefits, too, such as boosting your immune system and helping digestion! Pocas focuses on natural, organic food that’s carefully sourced from around the world, beneficial for living a healthful life.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It’s crunchy fruit! AND SUCH A COOL COLOR!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

My kids love their snacks, and I mean really, really love their snacks. I try to find a good balance, but it can be hard when most of the time they just want candy! They like fruit though, so I was happy to discover these Dragon Fruit Chips by Pocas. It’s a nice way to switch up serving fresh fruit and my kids love the taste and fun color! I love the nutritional benefits of dragon fruit too; lots of vitamins and minerals all around.

Flavorful Features:

Pocas Dragon Fruit Chips come in two types: Red Flesh Dragon Fruit or White Flesh Dragon Fruit.

The Icing on the Cake:

Dragon fruit provides a ton of Potassium, Vitamins C, B1, B2, and B3, as well as Iron and Calcium. Pocas Dragon Fruit Chips are non-GMO, gluten free, and 100% natural!

Time to Eat?!

Pocas Dragon Fruit Chips are a great choice for a morning or afternoon snack, or even a dessert when you don’t want something too sweet!

Good to Go?

Pocas Dragon Fruit Chips come in re-sealable bags, so they’re perfect to take with you on the go!

Mix it Up!

Add some of these dragon fruit chips into a salad for some extra crunch and a touch of sweetness. Or, top your next smoothie bowl with them for some crunch, too!

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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.

If you’re looking to mix up your selection of nutritious grains, grab a bag of sorghum! This naturally gluten-free grain is similar to rice or quinoa, and is rich in antioxidants. It’s also packed full of other nutrients such as protein, iron, Vitamin B6, and magnesium. Sorghum is a very versatile grain with a simple flavor profile, making it a no-brainer for parents looking for ways to simplify mealtime and satisfy different palates at home. It can be used for any meal of the day; in pancakes at breakfast, in salads or soups at lunch and dinner, and you can even pop it like popcorn!

Join us at our Whole Foods cooking classes the week of September 23rd where we’ll incorporate sorghum into our recipes! Visit our calendar for more information on our classes.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It’s fluffy and kinda tastes like rice!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Sorghum has become a household staple for us! I love the nutrients it provides: one serving has almost half the recommended daily intake of protein and iron, and it’s a good source of minerals like magnesium, calcium and potassium. It’s filling and everyone in the family loves it. And, it’s so easy to make! I’ve used it as a substitute for other grains in some of my usual recipes, too.

The Icing on the Cake:

There are a number of reasons why we love sorghum, but we love its versatility the most: you can pop it like popcorn, use sorghum flour to make your favorite baked goods, or cook it like rice to add to salads, soups, and other dishes.

Time to Eat?!

Sorghum can be incorporated into any meal – breakfast, lunch, snack time, dinner, or dessert! 

Mix it Up!

If you’re looking for more creative ways to add sorghum to your diet, add it to a soup or stew to turn a broth into a hearty and nutrient-filled meal.

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.

Get excited for summer barbecue season with True Made Foods’ Pitmaster Low Sugar BBQ Sauce! This sauce packs your classic tangy, Kansas City-style flavors into a veggie-based, low-sugar and corn syrup-free alternative. It’s made with sweet veggies for all-natural flavoring, resulting in only 5 grams of added sugars and 35 calories per serving. On top of it all, the sauce contains essential vitamins and minerals from the vegetables, making it the only nutrient-dense barbecue sauce of its kind. Hats off to True Made Foods for sharing this better-for-you version of a classic American staple!

The Creative Kitchen is thrilled to have True Made Foods as a Supporting Sponsor of the LA Kids Food Festival on August 17th + 18th. Learn more about the festival here!

From the Mouth of a Kid: 

This sauce makes my chicken yummy! 

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Barbecue season just got so much better! This BBQ sauce from True Made Foods is all-natural, low-calorie, low-sodium, and low-sugar. It’s great because it’s sweetened with butternut squash, carrots, and spinach – and only a touch of brown sugar. Everybody in my house is a big fan! I love the nutrients, and we all love the delicious taste: it’s truly a win-win for the whole family!

The Icing on the Cake:

True Made Food’s Pitmaster Low Sugar BBQ Sauce is non-GMO, gluten free, and certified paleo-vegan friendly, making it accessible to families with many varieties of diets and dietary restrictions!

Time to Eat?!

Any time you want to add some more nutrients to your family meals, choose True Made Foods Low Sugar BBQ Sauce! The vegetables included in their recipe provide potassium, iron. Vitamin K, and protein.

Mix it Up!

Mix this barbecue sauce into whipped cream cheese, to taste, and serve as a dip with your favorite potato chip!

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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 delicious and healthful grain to serve to your kids? Try sorghum! Here’s the breakdown: sorghum is an extremely versatile grain that can be used in both sweet and savory recipes. It can be cooked on the stove, rice cooker, or slow cooker. Similar to farro, it has a wonderful, slightly nutty taste, and can be a great substitute for traditional daily grains – it’s naturally gluten-free! Sorghum is also a great source of fiber, a tasty way to get natural energy, and helps you stay fuller for longer! Switch up your family’s favorite classic dishes by substituting sorghum for the traditionally used grain ingredient. It’s a nutrient-dense twist that the whole family is sure to enjoy!

The Creative Kitchen is excited to use sorghum in our Whole Foods Market Back to School Cooking Classes Learn more at www.thecreativekitchen.com/calendar. 

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Tastes like rice, YUM!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

My favorite thing about sorghum is how versatile it is to cook with! It can be served like rice or quinoa, but there are so many more options, such as popping it like popcorn, using it to make risotto or even pancakes, my kids’ favorite! My kids love the taste, which makes it super easy to feed them a food with so many health benefits in it. It’s a yummy, gluten-free carbohydrate with good sources of iron and zinc, and it’s also rich in B complex vitamins. It’s truly incredible how so much nutrition is inside of each teeny tiny grain!

The Icing on the Cake:

Sorghum is extremely nutritious, boasting benefits such as:

Time to Eat?!

Sorghum is awesome! It can be prepared in dishes that are eaten at any mealtime, from breakfast through dessert!

Mix it Up!

For some creative ways to serve sorghum to your family, check out www.simplysorghum.com to find lots of recipes and cooking tips! Their website has instructions on how to make dozens of dishes using sorghum, such as risotto, chocolate chip cookies, and so much more!

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!

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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.