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Experiment with flavors!

To really pump up the orange flavor, top off with a spoonful of orange jelly or marmalade. Place the jelly/marmalade and additional yogurt on the table for a delicious topping kids can stir up on their own.

If you have an orange and a zester, have the kids help make fresh orange zest. Teach them about the pith, pulp, and the benefits of vitamin C.

Add cinnamon sugar to the egg mixture for additional sweetness.

Ingredients:

4 eggs
¼ cup orange juice
2 tbsp. plain yogurt, plus additional to taste and for garnish
1 loaf whole wheat bread, sliced
2–3 tbsp. butter or nonstick spray for frying
Orange zest, to taste
Maple syrup, to taste

Instructions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, orange juice, and yogurt. Whisk until well blended.

2. Dip slices of bread into mixture, making sure to coat both sides thoroughly. Set pieces of soaked bread aside.

3. In a medium sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat.

4. Place as many bread slices as will easily fit in pan and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until golden. Make sure egg is cooked through.

5. Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 until entire loaf is used up. Garnish French toast with yogurt, orange zest, and syrup to taste.

Serves 4 to 6

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.

Mother’s Day is right around the corner! What’s a better way to thank your super-mom than with a homemade brunch in bed? There’s no need to go out to celebrate your magnificent mama when all she really wants to do is spend the day relaxing in bed. Our friends at Cooking Light have made it easy to make mom a delicious and special brunch at home. View below for our favorite brunch recipes and join us at Whole Foods Market Bowery to celebrate the wonderful women in our lives on Saturday, May 9th, 2015!

Brunch Parfaits

This simple Brunch Parfait is great to make with your little chefs. With just 5 ingredients, this recipe comes together in no time! Substitute with mom’s favorite fruits, preserves, and nuts to make it super special and just for her.

Banana-Chocolate French Toast

This sweet breakfast treat will be a hit with kids and grown-ups alike. Make mom this chocolaty treat this Mother’s Day and serve it with her favorite fruits to round out the meal.

Quick Garden Omelet

For the mom who has a savory side – this Quick Garden Omelet is the way to go! With meaty mushroom, creamy goat cheese, and nutrient-packed spinach, this omelet is sure to please.

And don’t forget to join us to make Mother’s Day Brunch at Whole Foods Market Bowery on Saturday, May 9th! 

Calling all Supermoms (and the kids who love them)! Join us for an interactive Mother’s Day brunch class and get a jump-start on your special day tomorrow. Learn a few easy, elegant recipes; enjoy a hands-on cooking workshop together with your child; and let us help you celebrate YOU!

On the Menu: Chilled Green Goddess Soup with Avocado & Cucumber; Strawberry-Spinach Salad with Gorgonzola & Toasted Pecans; Fluffy Multi-Grain Pancakes with Blueberry-Peach Compote

For more information and to register, visit our calendar.

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.

With Mother’s Day just around the corner it’s time to celebrate that special super-mama in your life. The woman that can prepare a healthful breakfast, give a morning cuddle, pack delicious well-balanced lunches, and get everybody out the door on time all before 8 a.m. We can all celebrate the terrific women in our lives this Mother’s Day, Sunday May 12th with these cute kid-centric tips from The Creative Kitchen.

Mother’s Day Classes

City Treehouse

Ages 2 to 5. May 4th, 11:00AM – 12:00PM

Make-and-Take Mother’s Day Treats. Come on by as Cricket Azima and The Creative Kitchen help kids create presents for Mother’s Day! Children will have lots of fun and keep their hands busy as they prepare tasty treats to give to deserving moms! Mothers can expect to be gifted with a delicious scone mix and yummy, edible flowers! To register please call 212-255-2050.

Whole Foods Bowery Culinary Center

Ages 2 to 6. May 11th, 12:00PM – 1:00PM

Ages 7 to 10. May 11th, 2:00PM – 3:30PM

Calling all Supermoms… bring your kids and join us for a fun, interactive Mother’s Day lunch! Get a jump-start on your special day tomorrow by enjoying a cooking workshop together with your child, and let us help you celebrate YOU! On the Menu: Chilled Green Goddess Soup; Strawberry-Spinach Salad and Champagne Vinaigrette: Chocolate-Cherry Scones; Lavender Lemon Spritzers.

Recipes

Click here for Cricket Azima’s Fizzy Punch

Click here for Cricket Azima’s Breakfast Cake

Recipe for a Mother’s Day to Remember

• On Mother’s Day reward mom with a little something we could all use…extra sleep! Let the kids enjoy a morning out gathering fun things for Mom’s brunch with a loved one while she catches some extra zzz’s.  Just don’t forget some flowers!

• Now it’s brunch time! Begin by turning on some of your favorite tunes, get the kids in the kitchen to help make Cricket Azima’s delicious “Breakfast Cake,” and lastly stir up a pitcher of Cricket Azima’s signature Fizzy Punch for a scrumptious finish to this delicious meal!

• Now that mom has had some extra sleep and a delicious brunch, she will be ready for the day! Take her on a family outing and , head to Whole Foods Bowery Culinary Center for an interactive Mother’s Day Lunch with The Creative Kitchen. 

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.