Have you ever wanted something that will make it easier to get your kids excited about eating their fruits and vegetables? Sticky Lickits edible stickers are The Creative Kitchen’s favorite thing to make eating fruits and vegetables that much more enjoyable. These edible stickers are exactly what they sound like – stickers that are edible! You peel it off, stick it on your favorite piece of fruit or vegetable, and then they instantly dissolve in your mouth. Sticky Lickits have no sugar, no GMO’s, no soy, no dairy, no peanuts or tree nuts, and no artificial ingredients! Little eaters can maximize their fruit and veggie fun by choosing a sticker of their liking and use them whenever they want to spruce up an apple, pear, or baby carrot.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

My apple tastes extra yummy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I’ve never thought about the idea of having an edible sticker but now that I’ve tried it, they make eating fruits and vegetables so much more fun – definitely an entertaining dining activity!. Sticky Lickits are such a creative and enjoyable way to eat our fruits and veggies and my kids look forward to sticking them on their fruits every day.

Flavorful Features:

Sticky Lickits edible stickers come in many designs:

• Sesame Street
• Paw Patrol
• SpongeBob Squarepants
• Doodle Dums
• Making Faces

Time to Eat?!

Sticky Lickits make things simple. All you do is peel off the sticker, lick it, and stick it onto whatever fruit or vegetable you want to eat, any time of day!

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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.

Short on time but need a sweet treat for the school bake sale or a playdate? Fleischmann’s Lemon Poppyseed Muffin and Bread Mix is here to help you out. With a truly homemade taste, this mix is made with real, simple ingredients that you would find in your own kitchen and pantry. The Creative Kitchen loves this mix because it has all the ease and convenience of a packaged mix but none of the artificial ingredients.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It tastes like birthday cake! 

From the Eyes of a Parent:

These muffins are so easy to make, and actually taste homemade! My kids think they are delicious, and I was pleased to find that they provide 4 grams of protein and 4 grams of whole grains per serving. I love the tangy lemon poppyseed flavor!

Flavorful Features:

Fleischmann’s has other flavors of its muffin and bread mix that are sure to please your little foodies!

• Raspberry
• Banana

The Icing on the Cake:

This mix has been specially created to be made with Greek yogurt, which offers a moist and fluffy texture that’s irresistible. And even better, it has no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Requiring only ingredients that you might find in your own pantry and fridge, Fleischmann’s makes it easy to whip up a batch when you’re in a pinch!

Time to Eat?!

This mix is extremely versatile: make muffins or bread for the kids’ breakfast, and then enjoy a slice with your morning coffee or tea. Whip up a batch for an after school snack, bake sale, or a sweet treat for after dinner.

Good to Go?

Pack a muffin or slice of this bread in a container or to-go box, and you’ve got a nutritious treat for wherever you’re headed.

Mix it Up!

Add ½ cup of fresh or frozen blueberries and serve for breakfast to add some extra fruit into your kids’ diets!

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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 Creative Kitchen is always searching for tasty, alternative treats just like Pamela’s Oat Double Chocolate Whenever Bars! These bars are sweet, soft and taste like cookies; a snack that the whole family will love.  Made with organic chocolate, gluten-free oats, chia seeds and lightly sweetened with agave and coconut sugar, these bars are a rich treat whenever you want one. Organic coconut sugar is lower on the glycemic index than regular refined sugar which is great for diabetics or families looking to reduce their sugar intake.  

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It tastes like a chocolate chocolate chip cookie!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I love how this bar contains natural ingredients that are more nutritious than most snack bars. This bar is great for my kids and their allergies since it is both gluten-free and dairy-free! Pamela’s Whenever Bars are a great addition to my rotation of snacks for my family.

Flavorful Features:

Pamela’s Whenever Bars come in a variety of great flavors!

-Oat Double Chocolate

-Oat Blueberry Lemon

-Oat Chocolate Chip

-Oat Cranberry Almond

-Oat Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip

-Oat Raisin Walnut Spice

The Icing on the Cake:

Pamela’s Whenever Bars are great for families with allergies. They’re gluten-free and dairy-free.

Time to Eat?!

These bars are great ‘whenever’! Enjoy this as a lunchtime snack or an after dinner treat. Have it as an after-school snack with a side of milk!

Good to Go?

Pamela’s Oat Double Chocolate Whenever Bars come individually wrapped, so they’re perfect to drop in your bag or into your child’s lunchbox.

Mix it Up!

Use this bar as the base of a crust next time you’re baking! You can easily crumble up the bars and add a bit of melted coconut oil to help the crumbles stay together. 

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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.

 Viki’s Granola started out as a simple homemade recipe that grew into a business after its major success at a school fundraiser. The Blueberry Almond Granola has only six ingredients, all of which are all-natural, gluten free, and non-GMO verified. Because of the simple and healthful ingredients in Viki’s Granola, it’s easy for parents to feel good about giving it to their kids for a sweet treat to snack on.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like how crunchy this is! And it’s also really sweet and yummy.

From the Eyes of a Parent:

It’s great to have a snack in the house I can enjoy as much as my children! I like to add Viki’s Blueberry Almond Granola to yogurt before running out to the school bus in the morning. My kids love it with milk for breakfast or even as an after school snack, which I feel good about because of the natural ingredients. Viki’s Granola makes it easy to satisfy my gluten-free child’s sweet tooth.

Flavorful Features:

Viki’s Granola comes in several varieties, so it’s great for every mood:

• Original
• Blueberry Almond
• Maple Cranberry
• Banana Walnut
• Apple Cinnamon

The Icing on the Cake:

Viki’s Granola also adheres to dietary restrictions such as kosher, sodium-free, and dairy-free diets. There are no preservatives, 0g of trans fat, and only 5g of sugar, so it’s easy to stay on a low-sugar diet with their granola.

Time to Eat?!

Viki’s Granola can be added to yogurt or milk at breakfast, and makes a great after-school snack. Try a small handful after dinner for a sweet dessert that’s low in sugar and not too filling.

Good to Go?

Throw some into a container or bag and munch as you go!

Mix it Up!

Chop or blend some of Viki’s Original Granola to use as a sweet alternative to breadcrumbs!

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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.

Fruit spread that tastes like grandma’s homemade strawberry jam? That’s what Rigoni di Asiago’s Strawberry Fiordifrutta tastes like and why The Creative Kitchen likes it. Made with organic fruit and sweetened only with apple juice, your kid’s favorite nut butter and jelly sandwich can finally be a healthful lunch again.

From the Mouth of a Kid: 

It tastes like strawberry candy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I finally found an organic fruit spread without any added sugar. Fiordifrutta is made with only three ingredients and naturally sweetened with apple juice. I can spread it on whole grain bread or swirl it into Greek yogurt and my kid will eat the whole thing.

Flavorful Features:

Fiordifrutta comes in 17 organic flavors so there’s one for every picky eater:

• Apricot
• Black Currant
• Blackberry
• Cherry
• Cranberry
• Fig
• Lemon
• Lingonberry
• Peach
• Pear
• Pink Grapefruit
• Pomegranate
• Raspberry
• Seville Orange
• Strawberries & Wild Strawberry
• Wild Berries
• Wild Blueberry

The Icing on the Cake:

Each jar contains 3 pounds of fruit and is processed at a low temperature to maintain the fruit’s flavor and nutrients. This exclusive recipe reduces the spread’s sugar content by 30% or more, compared to other fruit spreads. It’s gluten free and, at only 6g of sugar per serving, it’s easy to stay under the recommended 25g of sugar per day per.

Time to Eat?!

Fiordifrutta is great on toast, Sunday waffles, or mixed into plain yogurt for added flavor without the sugar.

Good to Go?

The jar itself needs to be refrigerated but once you roll it into a whole grain tortilla with a little nut butter, you’re good to go!

Mix it Up!

Try adding Strawberry Fiordifrutta on top of The Creative Kitchen’s No-Bake Cheesecake to make this treat even sweeter.

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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 Creative Kitchen loves Pereg’s Natural Gourmet Food Couscous line for a quick and flavor-packed meal. Pereg is conscious of the special dietary needs that many families face and its flavorful products are made with all-natural, pure ingredients and spices with no additives or preservatives. Pereg strives to provide the best spices and grains the world has to offer. All of their couscous is whole grain and is OU and CRC Kosher approved.

From the Mouth of a Kid: 

This is my favorite to have for dinner! 

From the Eyes of a Parent: 

Great for kids of all ages to eat with its soft and chewable consistency. Its ingredients and spices are pure and all-natural, making mommies feel great about serving it to the family! Pereg’s products are also low in sodium, soy-free, low fat, cholesterol-free, tree nut free, vegan and kosher-friendly, making it suitable for many of those with dietary restrictions!

Flavorful Features:

A tasty blend of couscous, herbs, vegetables, nuts, and seeds come in:

• Traditional Couscous with Cranberry

• Traditional Couscous Tomato and Herbs

• Israeli Couscous with Mushroom

• Israeli Couscous with Pumpkin

• Israeli Couscous with Vegetables

The Icing on the Cake:

Pereg Natural Gourmet Couscous is made in the USA, certified Non-GMO, certified Kosher and vegan!

Time to Eat?!

Enjoy this couscous as vibrant salad for lunch or as a savory side for dinner.

Good to Go? 

Pereg’s containers are easy to store and cooks in less than 20 minutes!

Mix it Up! 

Add your own flair and use cheese, seeds, or fresh herbs to season the couscous to your liking!

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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.

Get cheesy with Emmi Cheese! Emmi Cheese is steeped in tradition and craftsmanship and it shows in all of their high-quality cheese products. The Creative Kitchen loves their passionate support of farmers, cheesemakers as well as sustainable agriculture to create a product that is second to none like their non-GMO Le Gruyère AOP. Emmi Traditions Le Gruyère AOP is made using locally farmed cow’s milk that is perfect in a gooey grilled cheese sandwich little ones can enjoy or as a topping on a cheesy French onion soup.

The Creative Kitchen is happy to include Emmi USA as a Supporting Sponsor in our Whole Foods Holiday Kids Cooking Series, where kids make Tortellini Totem Poles and Breakfast Frittata Cakes!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I ate so much cheese, mom said I’m part mouse!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Emmi’s Le Gruyère AOP is a delicious cheese. I love being able to use it for all sorts of recipes. I love adding it to eggs for breakfast or as an addition to a cheese plate when I’m entertaining guests! Emmi’s website has a great list of recipes and pairings for their cheeses so I always have new ways to use their cheese. There are only three ingredients in Emmi’s Le Gruyère AOP so I don’t have to worry about any added artificial flavors or colors. Plus, it’s a mild cheese so even my little picky eaters like it.

Flavorful Features:

Emmi Traditions comes in an assortment of varieties:

– Le Gruyère® AOP
– Le Gruyère® AOP Réserve
– Emmentaler® AOP
– Appenzeller®
– Tête de Moine AOP

The Icing On the Cake:

Emmi adheres to strict Swiss cheese production guidelines, quality controls and environmental directives. The official quality mark AOP (Appellation d’Origine Protegée) is reserved for traditional products with long-standing regional origins. Once the Swiss Federal Office of Agriculture registers a protected designation, Emmi and other cheesemakers only use it for products that meet all requirements regarding quality, origin and production.

Time to Eat?!

Enjoy Le Gruyère AOP anytime of day. It’s perfect as a cheesy addition to fritattas like we incorporated in our Holiday Kids Cooking Classes, as a fun pairing with roasted sweet potatoes and fig jam for a take on a grilled cheese with sweet potato, or even on top of a caramelized pears and cranberry compote.

Mix it Up!

Melt Emmi Traditions Le Gruyère AOP in a frittata mixed with fresh vegetables , on top of an open-faced egg sandwich or melt them on top of broccoli or asparagus.

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.

Organic Valley’s award winning Cultured Unsalted Butter is extra tasty, since it’s made with organic sweet cream from pasture raised cows and live cultures. The butter contains a boost of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are optimal for brain function. Like all Organic Valley products, this butter is non-GMO, and made without using antibiotics, synthetic hormones or toxic pesticides. Whether spreading on top of pancakes, using in cookie recipes, or stirring a dollop into cooked veggies, Organic Valley Cultured Butter will make all of your dishes that much more flavorful.

The Creative Kitchen is proud to have Organic Valley as a Supporting Sponsor for our Holiday Kids Cooking Classes at Whole Foods Market NYC, decorating Chai Snickerdoodle cookies made with Organic Valley Cultured Unsalted Butter.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love helping mommy mix the butter into cookies!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I love using Organic Valley products. The fact that there are no added antibiotics and that Organic Valley even knows the farmers makes me super comfortable including these products in my family’s diet. Their Cultured Unsalted Butter is a particular hit in my house. It’s so purely delicious that even a simple smear on toast is a family-favorite.

Flavorful Features:

Organic Valley Butter comes in several varieties:
– Salted Butter
– Pasture Butter, Cultured
– European Style Cultured Butter
– Clarified Butter, Ghee

In addition, Organic Valley has several products including milk, protein shakes, grassmilk yogurt, cheese, cream, half and half, soy, sour cream, cream cheese, cottage cheese, eggs and produce.

The Icing On the Cake:

Organic Valley Cultured Unsalted Butter is always organic, and never contains any antibiotics, synthetic hormones, toxic pesticides or GMO’s.

Mix it Up!

Add fresh herbs and salt to room temperature butter, roll into a log and set in your fridge for a compound butter that can be used on steak, chicken or even fish! Combine Organic Valley Cultured Butter with your favorite nut butter for a rich addition to your morning pancakes! Create Chai Snickerdoodle cookies, just like we did in our Holiday Kids Cooking Class and serve with a glass Organic Valley Egg Nog!

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The Creative Kitchen loves the diverse ways families can enjoy incorporating Freekeh, the healthful ancient grain, into their meals. Freekehlicious is a company known for producing the ancient grain in the highest of standards. Freekehlicious’ Cracked Freekeh is similar in texture to bulgar wheat. Families can take comfort because it’s high in calcium for bone health and rich in prebiotic properties which are important for the growth of healthy bacteria, which promotes a healthy gut. Plus, Freekehlicious’ Cracked Freekeh is vegan, kosher, and non-GMO! Use Cracked Freekah to a nutty crunchy texture that’s excellent in burgers, stuffing, soups, making parfaits layering cooked Freekeh, yogurt, pears, apples, cranberries, cinnamon and pumpkin seeds for a seasonal dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or even a snack!

The Creative Kitchen is proud to have Freekehlicious as a Supporting Sponsor for our Whole Foods Holiday Kids Cooking Series.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

This tastes like rice!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Freekehlicious’ Cracked Freekeh is a healthy grain alternative for my family. I love it because it’s so versatile and easy to cook. I can use it anytime of day. Its perfect as a replacemetnt for oatmeal in the morning, or as an alternative to rice in a quick wrap for lunch for my family. The best part is, once it’s cooked, it stays good in the fridge for 8 days! Cracked Freekeh is also high in protein and knowing I can use an ingredient that will provide my family with the energy they need to get them through the day is a relief.

Flavorful Features:

Freekehlicious comes in two varieties
-Whole Freekeh

-Cracked Freekeh

The Icing On the Cake:

In addition to having four times more fiber than brown rice, Cracked Freekeh is vegan certified, kosher, and non-GMO!

Time to Eat?!

Enjoy Cracked Freekeh any time of day. This ancient grain is so versatile you can have it for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even as a filling snack mixed with cauliflower and pesto.

Good to Go?

Once made, this grain lasts for 8 days and can be stored in your fridge until needed.

Mix it Up!

Use cooked Cracked Freekeh as a base for veggie burgers, mix it with pesto for a fun take on pesto salad or combine it with your favorite fruits, yogurt and honey as a replacement for your morning oatmeal or granola.

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.