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1_Cover_Healthy Junior Chef CookbookPopsicles for breakfast?! Sign us up! Looking for some new recipes to help refresh mealtime at home? Or maybe you’d like to find some nutritious recipes that your kids will not only enjoy eating (a tricky business, we know), but will actually want to help make? One of our most tried and true beliefs when it comes to kids and food is that cooking is a multi-faceted learning opportunity. When children are involved in the cooking process, including the selection of ingredients, they’re more likely to try new, unfamiliar foods!

We love supporting programs and resources that reinforce this philosophy, and that’s why we’re thrilled to share an amazing cookbook with you: The Healthy Junior Chef Cookbook from Williams-Sonoma. Providing recipes that are simultaneously delicious and nutritious, this cookbook will inspire kids to get creative in the kitchen and enjoy the entire cooking process! Remember those ‘breakfast popsicles’ we mentioned before? Yogurt Parfait Breakfast Pops are just one of the many fun and delicious dishes you’ll find in this book. The photography alone will have the whole family drooling, parents included (just look at that cover!). The easy to follow instructions, colorful illustrations, and expert cooking tips will keep both kids AND adults engaged in the kitchen and inspired to eat well – now who doesn’t want that?  

 

Grab a copy of The Healthy Junior Chef Cookbook here!

 

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like to cook with this cookbook! It’s fun and yummy! I like the pictures!

 

From the Eyes of a Parent:

What a fun and easy way to get your kids involved in the kitchen (and still make something even mom and dad will enjoy)! I try to do this on my own on a regular basis, but sometimes it’s nice to have some concrete help and advice. We love each recipe we’ve tried so far, and my kids love planning out our meals for each week and picking out the ingredients we need. The recipes are easy enough to follow so my younger kids can participate, but interesting enough that my older ones are still engaged! Everything in this book is kid-friendly, but so delicious that parents will enjoy them as well. I’d recommend this book to any aspiring young chef, or even families like ours that just wanted our kids to get a little more excited about cooking. So far, my favorite recipe is the Chicken and Pineapple Kebabs, they’re perfect for summer BBQ’s! My kids’ favorite is the Homemade Fruit Roll Ups; they have a great time making those, and they’re so yummy too!

 

Flavorful Features:

There’s more than 70 recipes for everything from breakfast and snacks to main courses and desserts, all kid-friendly with easy to follow instructions. There’s also fun serving ideas included to keep the creative juices flowing! Recipes include: Zucchini Lasagna with Turkey Bolognese, Spaghetti with Cauliflower Pesto, Homemade Fruit Roll Ups, Broccoli Apple Lunchbox Slaw, and so much more. 

 

The Icing on the Cake:

Our favorite part about this cookbook is how each recipe is focused on the nutrition it provides, without sacrificing the fun and delicious flavors that kids love!

 

Mix it Up!

Get an extremely early start on holiday shopping with this book, perfect for any little chef who wants some more practice in the kitchen (not to mention some yummy meals and snacks the whole family can eat!).

 

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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.
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Grilled Le Gruyere AOP Sandwiches https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/grilled-le-gruyere-aop-sandwiches/ https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/grilled-le-gruyere-aop-sandwiches/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2020 17:01:15 +0000 http://www.thecreativekitchen.com/?p=13382 Grilled Le Gruyere AOP Sandwiches

Serves 4

 

Ingredients

  • 8 slices whole grain bread 
  • 4 tbs mayonnaise 
  • 4 tbs unsalted butter 
  • 8 ounces Le Gruyere AOP, grated
  • 4 ounces turkey breast, thinly sliced
  • 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced

 

Directions

  1. Spread 1/2 tbs mayonnaise on one side of one slice of bread. Set aside and repeat with remaining slices of bread 
  2. In a large skillet, over medium low heat, melt butter. 
  3. To skillet, add four slices of bread, mayonnaise side down. 
  4. Evenly distribute Gruyere AOP, turkey breast, and sliced apple on top of bread in skillet. Top with remaining 4 slices of bread, mayonnaise side up. 
  5. Cook sandwiches for approximately 4 minutes, or until bottom slices of bread are golden brown. 
  6. Flip sandwiches and cook for an additional 4 minutes.

 

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.
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Color Garden Patriotic Pattern Parfaits https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/color-garden-patriotic-pattern-parfaits/ https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/color-garden-patriotic-pattern-parfaits/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2020 16:57:21 +0000 http://www.thecreativekitchen.com/?p=13375  

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Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 6 cups vanilla yogurt, divided 
  • 1 tsp Red Color Garden Food Color
  • 1 tsp Blue Color Garden Food Color
  • 6 Graham crackers, crushed or 1 cup granola 
  • 2 cups strawberries, hulled and diced 
  • 2 cups raspberries
  • 2 cups blueberries

 

Directions

  1. In three separate bowls, divide yogurt. Add Red Color Garden Food Color into one bowl and stir until combined.  Add Blue Color Garden Food Color into second bowl and stir until combined.  Leave third bowl without color. 
  2. In clear cup, add 1/3 cup red yogurt. Top with 1/3 cup strawberries, then 1/3 of 1 crushed graham cracker. Add 1/3 cup uncolored white yogurt, followed by 1/3 cup raspberries, followed by 1/3 crushed graham cracker, followed by 1/3 cup blue yogurt, followed by 1/3 cup blueberries, followed by 1/3 crushed graham cracker. 
  3. In 5 additional clear cups, repeat step 5 to create 6 parfaits.

 

 

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.
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Product Round-Up: Frozen Treats https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-round-up-frozen-treats/ https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-round-up-frozen-treats/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2020 11:55:18 +0000 http://www.thecreativekitchen.com/?p=13258  

Product Round-Up

Is anyone else as ready for warmer weather as we are? We love everything that comes with the summer season, especially yummy frozen treats! Today we’re bringing you a list of some of our favorite ice creams, popsicles, and other frozen snacks, along with some recipes that you and your little chefs can make at home! This list is definitely not just for kids – these sweet treats will satisfy anyone’s craving for something frozen and sweet on a hot day!

Ice Cream

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Here’s some of our favorite brands.

  1. Tea-rrific Chamomile Ice Cream: Is your family adventurous when it comes to trying new foods and flavors? Check out this brand that makes tea-flavored ice cream! Their premium ice cream is made with fresh hormone-free cream, cage-free eggs, and organic cane sugar.
  2. Jeni’s Ice Cream: Their wide variety of fun, yummy flavors is just half of why we love Jeni’s! They don’t use any artificial ingredients, flavorings, or dyes.
  3. NadaMoo Ice Cream: Whether you’re on a dairy-free diet or just enjoy the taste, NadaMoo is the choice for you! Their creamy, coconut milk ice cream is organic, sustainable, and DELISH!

 

Popsicles

There’s nothing like a cold popsicle on a hot day. Check out the list below for some of our favorites!

  1. Chloe’s popsicles: These fruit pops are made with just three ingredients! Yep, that’s right, THREE! And they come in a bunch of different, yummy flavors, so everyone in the family can find a favorite!
  2. GoodPop popsicles: Another brand that uses real, organic, and whole ingredients to bring you a frozen treat that won’t have you raising an eyebrow at the ingredient list. They’ve got a bunch of fun flavors as well, some dairy-based, and others that aren’t!
  3. DeeBee’s Organics SuperFruit Freezies: These organic freezer pops will make you forget all about those other sugary frozen popsicles with hidden artificial ingredients.
  4. So Delicious Coconut Milk Organic Fudge Bars: Got chocolate on your mind? This one’s for you! The rich flavor and hint of creamy coconut will get your taste buds jumping for joy!
  5. Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars: Their delicious creamy texture and taste will have you thinking this is ice cream you’re eating! Well, it’s not – it’s Greek yogurt! They’re got 5 grams of protein and made without any artificial sweeteners.

 

Other Frozen Treats

Here are some other frozen treats that we just had to include!

  1. Pitaya Plus Frozen Dragon Fruit Cubes: Looking for some variety for your family’s smoothies? We love dragon fruit for this reason! PLUS, it’s rich in magnesium and antioxidants, high in fiber, and a good source of iron.
  2. Chobani Champions (they’ve since been re-branded to Chobani Gimmies!): These fun yogurt tubes are perfect for little chefs’ hands! They’re chock-full of protein, Vitamin D, and calcium, and the ingredient list is short – which we love! And lastly, they’re great when frozen in the freezer overnight – it’s like a frozen ice cream tube!

 

Recipes

Looking for some new pasta recipes to add some variety to your family’s meals? These are some of our favorites!

  1. Chef Cricket’s recipe for Coco-Mango Frozen Ice Pops will have you and your family thinking you’re on a tropical vacation! There’s only FOUR ingredients, and it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 to make this treat that’s perfect for summer.
  2. Check out this blog post with a bunch of yummy popsicle recipes you can easily make at home with your kids. They only require a couple ingredients!
  3. Cooking Light also has some easy popsicle recipes with some interesting flavors! Even one for mom and dad with champagne!

 

Ice Cream-Related Tips & Tricks

Click below for suggestions on our favorite ice cream scoop, fun ice cream-inspired baking kits, and tips for throwing your own ice cream social!

  1. Midnight Scoop: Say hello to effortless ice cream scooping! Unlike other ice cream scoops, the Midnight Scoop has a curved handle, which is where all the magic happens. This allows you to keep your wrist straight and avoid straining it while trying to dig into your favorite flavor!
  2. Handstand Kitchen Ice Cream Parlor Baking Collection: Take a look at Handstand Kitchen’s fun ice cream-shaped cookie cutters and molds!
  3. Throw the Perfect Ice Cream Social: Check out this blog post for Chef Cricket’s tips to make your next ice cream party one for the books!

 

Do you have any favorite ice cream or popsicle brands, or any yummy recipes that you love? Let us know over on Instagram!

 

 

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.
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Product Review: Pocas Dragon Fruit Chips https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-review-pocas-dragon-fruit-chips/ https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-review-pocas-dragon-fruit-chips/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:00:09 +0000 http://www.thecreativekitchen.com/?p=13212  

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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.
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Product Round-Up: All About Pasta! https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-round-up-all-about-pasta/ https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-round-up-all-about-pasta/#respond Wed, 20 May 2020 12:00:55 +0000 http://www.thecreativekitchen.com/?p=13219  

Product Round-Up

We’re bringing you some of our favorite pasta products and recipes on this lovely Wednesday morning with a product round-up! Check out some of our past product reviews and other recommendations of our favorites for some inspiration for your next family pasta night.

 

Pastas

These days, there’s so many options out there when it comes to pasta, and we love that there’s truly something for everyone. Here are some of our favorites, ranging from gluten-free to veggie-based pastas!

  1. Banza Chickpea Pasta: Chickpeas give this pasta a ton of protein and fiber!
  2. Tolerant Food Organic Red Lentil Pasta: Made from red lentils, this 100% plant-based option provides extra protein and fiber!
  3. Veggiecraft Farms veggie-based pasta: We love the cauliflower in this pasta and all the vitamins and nutrients it provides!
  4. Explore Cuisine pasta: Choose from their red and green lentil pastas, chickpea pasta, and even black bean or edamame pastas!
  5. Cappello’s Pasta: Made from almond flour! This pasta is paleo, grain-free, and made with just a few simple ingredients.
  6. Lotus Foods: Check out their wide variety of organic rice and rice noodles!
  7. Barilla pasta: A classic wheat-based pasta that comes in a variety of shapes for all of your favorite, different pasta dishes!

 

Sauces

Alright, so you’ve got your pasta, now you need your sauce! We’ve got a couple great options we want to share with you.

  1. The Vine Marinara Sauce: An all-natural sauce with just a few ingredients!
  2. Otamot pasta sauce: Made with ten organic vegetables and no added sugar.
  3. Rao’s pasta sauces: A variety of pasta sauces that taste homemade! There’s a flavor for everyone in the family!
  4. Pomi tomato products: Serving up every tomato product you could need, from sauces to tomato paste to chopped tomatoes, Pomi is your one-stop shop for everything you need for your next pasta night.
  5. Uncle Steve’s sauces: This organic line of tomato sauce provides a versatile, classic taste and is made from all-natural ingredients, including tomatoes imported from Italy!
  6. Due Cellucci sauces: These all-natural sauces are handmade in small-batches to give you a classic homemade taste! Every purchase gives back to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

 

Extras

Here are a couple of fun products and pasta-related things that we just love!

  1. Vintage Italia Pasta Chips: With several yummy Italian flavors, these are perfect to eat with your favorite dip or spread, or even just straight from the bag!
  2. Crush Cube: These pre-portioned cubes of seasonings and sauces will add a pop of flavor to your favorite pasta dish.
  3. Il Parodi chocolate hazelnut spread: This authentic spread is made from handpicked Ligurian hazelnuts; it’s gluten-free and made without any preservatives!
  4. Buon’Italia: A gourmet Italian grocery store offering authentic, high-quality Italian foods and products, located in Chelsea Market in Manhattan.
  5. Handstand Kids Italian Cookbook: This book (packaged in a pizza box!) teaches young chefs about Italian food and introduces them to delicious, healthful recipes. Utensils and ingredients are translated into Italian so you can follow along as you cook!
  6. Strega Nona: This beloved, classic story is now available in a board book!

 

Recipes:

Looking for some new pasta recipes to add some variety to your family’s meals? These are some of our favorites!

  1. Cooking Light’s Mostly Veggie Pasta with Sausage: Colorful vegetables, tomato paste, and your favorite sausage make for a delicious dish!
  2. Cooking Light’s Tortellini, Chicken, and Arugula Salad: This hearty pasta salad comes together in no time at all by making the dressing and pasta ahead of time!
  3. Cooking Light’s Mac and Cheeseburger pasta: This twist on a classic uses ground beef and fire roasted tomatoes for a boost of protein AND flavor!

 

Do you have any favorite pasta products or recipes? Let us know over on Instagram!

 

 

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.
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Product Review: Klean Kanteen Re-usable Stainless Steel Straws https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-review-klean-kanteen-re-usable-stainless-steel-straws/ https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-review-klean-kanteen-re-usable-stainless-steel-straws/#respond Wed, 06 May 2020 19:00:28 +0000 http://www.thecreativekitchen.com/?p=13203  

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Looking for ways to reduce your impact on the environment? There are a lot of different ways we can help, and it can seem overwhelming, but it’s easiest to start small and go from there. For instance, with straws! This tiny swap can make a big difference. Klean Kanteen makes easy to clean stainless steel straws with colorful, flexible silicone tips. They come in two sizes: 8mm for drinks such as juices and water, and 10mm for smoothies. Did we mention they’re dishwasher safe? There’s lots of fun colors to choose from, one for everyone in the family!

 

From the Mouth of a Kid:

The straws save turtles lives!!!

 

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Trying to help save the environment can feel like an enormous task, one that’s almost impossible. However, I’ve realized that small steps add up, so our family tries to find little ways here and there to help, such as using re-usable grocery bags. We’ve moved onto straws now, which has been easier than expected! My family loves using straws, for anything from water to smoothies. I love Klean Kanteen’s stainless steel straws because they’re dishwasher safe, and because of the silicone tip at the top of the straw! I’ve used stainless steel straws without that before, and it’s just not comfortable. I even keep a stash of these in the car for on-the-go orders!

 

Flavorful Features:

Check out the different sizes and color combinations of Klean Kanteen reusable straws here!

 

The Icing on the Cake:

Klean Kanteen stainless steel straws and reusable, dishwasher safe, and help keep plastic out of our oceans!

 

Time to Eat Use?!

Re-usable straws are appropriate any time of the day! From juices to smoothies to mom or dad’s coffee, there’s no wrong time to use one of these stainless steel straws.

 

Good to Go?

Pack some of these straws in your car or purse to use for eating on the go!

 

Mix it Up!

With colorful silicone tips, Klean Kanteen’s straws make it easy to tell everyone’s drinks apart! No more mix-ups!

 

 

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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.
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Prodcut Review: Farmer’s Pantry Honey Butter Cornbread Crisps https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/prodcut-review/ https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/prodcut-review/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:58 +0000 http://www.thecreativekitchen.com/?p=13158  

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If you’re tired of your regular, tried-and-true favorite snacks and need some inspiration (or rather, snackspiration), you’ve come to the right place! We’re always on the hunt for delicious AND nutritious snacks that give our body the fuel it needs, while still tasting super yummy. Why sacrifice flavor for nutrition when you can have both? Farmer’s Pantry Honey Butter Cornbread Crisps give you the goodness of cornbread in the form of a crisp, with 10 grams of whole grains per serving! Their products are baked (not fried), and made from REAL ingredients that are grown on American farms. Eat them right out of the bag, use them to scoop up your favorite dip, or crumble them up to add some crunch and flavor to your favorite recipe!

 

From the Mouth of a Kid:

They’re like crunchy cornbread cookies!

 

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We have a number of snacks and products that I reach for again and again, and always have stocked in my pantry. Farmer’s Pantry Honey Butter Cornrbead Crisps are quickly becoming one of those snacks! My kids LOVE my cornbread recipe (I practically make it once a week), so when I found these at the store, I knew I had to give them a try. They’re just a fun way to get that rich cornbread taste we love so much, but in a different form. I like that they have whole grains and minimal sugar, and I love using these crisps in other recipes of mine, such as pie crusts and breaded chicken!

 

Flavorful Features:

Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread Crisps come in other yummy flavors!

  • Original
  • Barbecue
  • Jalapeño

 

The Icing on the Cake:

These crisps are baked (not fried), low in sugar, and provide 10 grams of whole grains per serving to give your kids the nutrients they need to keep going throughout the day!

 

Time to Eat?!

When is it not a good time to bust out these Honey Butter Cornbread Crisps? Have them for a snack with your favorite salsa or dip, or at dinner with soup or salad instead of croutons!

 

Good to Go?

Farmer’s Pantry sells 2-ounce Bite Size bags of all of their Cornbread Crisp flavors, a perfect size to bring with you on the go for emergency snacking!

 

Mix it Up!

Try using Farmer’s Pantry Honey Butter Cornbread Crisps in your next pie crust instead of graham crackers!

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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.
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Product Review: Nature’s Wild Organic Watermelon Chips https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-review-natures-wild-organic-watermelon-chips/ https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-review-natures-wild-organic-watermelon-chips/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2020 23:03:42 +0000 http://www.thecreativekitchen.com/?p=13122  

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Nothing’s better than a juicy slice of watermelon on a hot summer day. Who says watermelon has to be regulated for only the warm months, though? Nature’s Wild Organic has a snack that will keep you in the summer mindset all year long! Their Watermelon Chips have all of the yummy taste you love about watermelon, but none of the mess. This healthful snack alternative has an unforgettable sweet flavor and crunchy bite that your kids are sure to love! And there’s only one ingredient – watermelon!

 

From the Mouth of a Kid:

They taste like candy!

 

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Nature’s Wild Organic Watermelon Chips are just a simple snack with real ingredients (well, only one ingredient actually!) that I feel good about giving to my children. There’s no added sugars, and my kids love how it tastes like candy but has a good crunch, too! It’s a very interesting snack that I like to keep on hand for when my kids ask for something sweet. 

 

Flavorful Features:

Check out the other dried fruit snacks by Nature’s Wild Organic!

 

The Icing on the Cake:

These Watermelon Chips have just ONE ingredient! What more could you ask for? There’s also no added sugars in this vegan, gluten-free snack.

 

Time to Eat?!

Perfect for snack time or dessert, Nature’s Wild Organic Watermelon Chips will curb your sweet tooth anytime it’s acting up!

 

Good to Go?

These Watermelon Chips need to be refrigerated after opening, but they can be a great addition to a school lunchbox with a freezer pack.

 

Mix it Up!

Add some crunch and sweetness to your favorite salad by adding a few Watermelon Chips to it!

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Product Review: Kodiak Cakes Bear Bites https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-review-kodiak-cakes-bear-bites/ https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-review-kodiak-cakes-bear-bites/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2020 13:00:18 +0000 http://www.thecreativekitchen.com/?p=13037  

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Raise your hand if you’re looking for a nutrient-dense, better-for-you, on-the-go snack that both you and your kids will love. We’re always looking to up our snack game, and today we are super excited to share with you Honey Bear Bites from Kodiak Cakes! These travel-sized packs of Graham crackers boast 5 grams of protein and only 7 grams of sugar…not to mention fun bear shapes that are perfect for your little ones’ hands. They have a delicious balance of sweetness and are a cross between a Graham cracker and a vanilla wafer with a bit of crunch. We’re sure that Honey Bear Bites will become a family favorite in no time!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Yummy! They taste like vanilla cookies!

kodiak cakes picFrom the Eyes of a Parent:

Wow. I mean, who knew this snack would be such a big hit in my house? Kodiak Cakes Honey Bear Bites are a one of a kind snack. They’re packed with protein, low in sugar, and come in perfectly portioned snack packs that I can throw in my kids’ lunchboxes or my purse for an  emergency car snack. I love that the protein and clean ingredients help keep my kids full and give them a bit of energy, too. My kids love the fun bear shapes and the fact that they think they’re getting away with eating vanilla cookies…even I love the taste too! Bear Bites are an all-around awesome snack that I now always keep in my pantry!

 

Flavorful Features:

Kodiak Cakes Bear Bites travel packs come in two other delicious flavors:

  • Chocolate
  • Cinnamon

 

The Icing on the Cake:

Kodiak Cakes Honey Bear Bites offer 100% whole grains and come in a handy travel-sized pouch that will no doubt make a very popular addition to any kid’s lunchbox or backpack. They’re also made with non-GMO ingredients.

 

Time to Eat?!

An excellent snack to pack on a family hike or trip to the park, Kodiak Cakes Bear Bites will provide your kids the nourishment they need to keep going all day!

 

Good to Go?

Kodiak Cakes Honey Bear Bites were made for on-the-go snacking! These 1.06 ounce travel packs are appropriately proportioned for your little chefs’ tummies. Great to add to lunchboxes, backpacks, and purses for a yummy snack on the go.

 

Mix it Up!

Mix up your baking routine by using any flavor of Bear Bites in your favorite pie crust recipe that calls for Graham crackers!

 

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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.
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