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Product Review: Vapza 7 Grains

TCK — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 22:01:39 +0000

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!

www.vapza.com.br/institucional/quem-somos/enus

www.facebook.com/Vapza

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.

Product Review: Lundberg Family Farms Organic Brown Rice Lightly Salted Thin Stackers

TCK — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 20:19:51 +0000

In need of a versatile and healthful snack that can satisfy every palate in your house? We’re excited to share Lundberg Family Farms Organic Brown Rice Lightly Salted Thin Stackers with you! They’re the perfect, neutral base for tasty toppings to create a multitude of wholesome snack combinations! The options are endless; whether you’re in the mood for something salty and sweet, grab some of these Brown Rice Thin Stackers and snack away. We love that Lundberg Family Farms was founded with a commitment to preserve and improve the environment, a trailblazing tradition that still exists today. Parents will love their focus on organic and non-GMO grains, while little chefs will love the endless options for snack time!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love these crunchy crackers!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

With so many kids, snack time can be difficult when everyone wants something different. Thankfully, I found Lundberg Family Farms Organic Brown Rice Lightly Salted Thin Stackers and they’re our new favorite addition to snack time! They go with so many things, savory and sweet, so each of my kids can have exactly what they want! I love how minimal their ingredients are, just brown rice and salt, I mean really? You can’t do any better than that. I love that my family is grabbing for the brown rice crackers instead of chips these days! My favorite combination is cream cheese and cucumbers, and my kids love almond butter with bananas or chocolate chips.

Flavorful Features:

Lundberg Family Farms makes their Stackers in these other yummy flavors:

Brown Rice Salt-Free
Basil & Thyme
Red Rice & Quinoa
5 Grain
Cracked Black Pepper

The Icing on the Cake:

These crackers are gluten-free, vegan, kosher, and non-GMO. They’re also made from organic ingredients.

Time to Eat?!

Lundberg Family Farms Organic Brown Rice Lightly Salted Thin Stackers are great for snacks, and as additions (or the main course!) to breakfast and lunch. There’s so many creative ways to eat these any time of day, just add your favorite ingredients and voilà!

Mix it Up!

Grab some mozzarella, a cherry tomato, a bit of pesto, and one of these crackers! You’ve got a mini pizza on your hands!

www.lundberg.com

www.facebook.com/lundbergfamilyfarm

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.

Product Review: Enjoy Life Banana Caramel Grain and Seed Bar

TCK — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 13:00:03 +0000

Every parent knows that a portable, tasty, and healthful snack is a lifesaver. The new Enjoy Life Foods Banana Caramel Grain & Seed Bar is just that! This bar is the perfect solution for busy school day mornings, and a great substitution for a healthy dessert. We also love these treats because almost everybody can have them; they’re free of gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, sulfite, lupin, fish, crustacean, peanuts, tree nuts, casein, eggs, sesame, mustard, and shellfish!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Wow, Mom! Are you sure this isn’t candy? It’s so sweet!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Finding a bar that my kids really love and is healthy has been a challenge. It’s also difficult and expensive to buy different bars to fit every child’s allergy needs. That’s why these bars are so amazing. They really do taste like banana and caramel, so my kids think they’re sneaking a sweet treat. And, I don’t have to worry when giving them to my children and their friends because they’re free from ingredients that many children are allergic to. But the best part is that I love them, too! They’re a great snack in the middle of my work day.

Flavorful Features:

Not a banana and caramel fan? Try these other Grain and Seed Bar flavors from Enjoy Life:

Cranberry Orange
Chocolate Marshmallow
Maple Sweet Potato

The Icing on the Cake:

With only six grams of sugar, this is a guilt-free snack that’s great anytime your child’s sweet tooth is craving a little treat!

Time to Eat?!

Enjoy Life’s Banana Caramel Grain and Seed Bars act as a yummy after-school snack, or part of an easy breakfast for busy mornings!

Good to Go?

These single-serve bars are packaged individually, so it’s easy to throw one in a lunchbox or backpack for a snack on the go!

https://www.enjoylifefoods.com

https://www.facebook.com/enjoylifefoods

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.