Chef of the Month - GalenaGalena is a five-year-old with the cooking talents of a veteran chef. During her recent cooking birthday party, .. Aside from being a whiz with the spatula, she is also a budding fashionista! When she's not in the kitchen whipping up a storm with her whisk or in her room putting together a fabulous outfit, she loves spending time with her older sister and two younger brothers and putting together puzzles.

Name:  Galena
Age:  5 years old
Neighborhood:  Midtown, NYC
Favorite Food:  Pasta
Favorite Kitchen Utensil:  Spatula

Photographs by Jennifer Lee Photography

101 Dalmatians Musical GiveawayThe 101 Dalmatians Musical is coming to town and we're giving away 4 tickets to the show!  Fellow lovers of this Disney classic are in for a fun twist, since this one of a kind musical casts both actors and rescue dogs as our favorite pups!  It's a unique experience for the whole family that blends lessons of good versus bad and courage. The 101 Dalmatians the Musical shows how a family bands together to overcome every hurdle and hardship in the most difficult times.  It will be tough to walk out of the theater without a smile on your face!  The show is only playing for a limited time at The Theater at Madison Square Garden from April 7th through April 18th.

Giveaway Details:
When: Saturday, April 17th at 2 pm
Where: The Theater at Madison Square Garden
What: 4 free tickets to 101 Dalmatians the Musical

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BananasWhat's the perfect snack for both you and your little ones? It's the vitamin- and mineral-rich super-fruit... the banana!

You probably already know that bananas are rich in natural carbohydrates, which provide a great (and healthy) boost of energy after playtime or as a snack any time of day. Or, you may have also known that bananas contain potassium, which helps to fight muscle cramps and improves nerve function.

But what you may not have know is that bananas also contain vitamins and minerals that boost immunity, help build strong bones, and improve mood! They also help with your child's digestion, and are non-allergenic, so they're the perfect solid food to introduce to your infant

But maybe the best part about bananas... they're convenient! They come in their own natural wrapping and can easily be tossed into a lunch bag, backpack, or stroller bag. So next time you're looking for a good, healthy snack for your child, choose the naturally sweet and delicious banana!

Trivia: Bananas are grown all year round in all different parts of the world, from Southeast Asia to Arizona, so, unlike other fruits, they're always in-season!

Green BakewareDid you know that kitchen appliances make up nearly 27 percent of energy used by households across the country? That's more than lighting, home electronics, and laundry appliances combined!

A great (and simple) method of reducing your carbon footprint is to replace metal oven pans with glass and ceramic cookware. Because of their highly efficient forms of insulation, using glass or ceramic cookware in the oven allows you to cook meals at 25 degrees lower in the same amount of time as using their metal counterparts. Glass and ceramics are also long lasting and won't rust! Most importantly, though, they'll save you money on electricity, while also helping the environment!

February Giveaway - Snow Cone Hot Chocolate MixWith recent snowstorms reminding us winter's not quite over yet, what sounds better than cozying up indoors with a steaming cup of hot chocolate! This month's giveaway is Snow Cone Hot Chocolate Mix for Two, complete with cocoa mix, chocolate chunks, and marshmallows to top it all off. You'll make coming inside just as fun as playing in the snow with your little ones when you share a warm cup of this tasty cocoa!

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Happy Valentine's DayValentine's Day is just around the corner, and naturally we're all thinking of the sweet treats that are synonymous with this holiday. It's also the perfect opportunity to hop into the kitchen for some quality time with your budding chef!

To start the day off right, add some strawberry puree to your favorite breakfast pancake recipe. This adds a hint of color to celebrate in style, while  adding flavor and a boost of vitamins. For extra fun, shape the pancakes into hearts using a metal cookie cutter!

For snack time, try our Valentine's ants-on-a-log. To start, make your own strawberry cream cheese by mixing strawberry jam and whipped cream cheese. Spread this yummy pink cream cheese on celery, top with craisins, and voila! You've created a simply, healthy snack!

For even more Valentine's Day festivity join us for our upcoming Valentine's Day Sweat Heart classes on the 13th and 14th, where we'll make sweetheart cookies and pink lemonade!

Chef of the Month - AveryOne of our tiniest culinary tots, Avery just celebrated her 3rd birthday with Cupcake Kids! A true cooking wiz, Avery loves measuring, tasting and rolling out dough. When not in the kitchen, this little chef sings, dances and plays the saxophone and ukele. Never one to shy away from adventure, Avery also has a wild imagination and loves making up elaborate tales about fairies, princesses and pigs with her big sister Sabine (who is also a Cupcake Kid)!

Name: Avery
Age: 3 years
Neighborhood: Greenwich Village, NYC
Favorite Food: Cookie dough
Favorite Kitchen Utensil: Whisk & rolling pin