Kids & Company Blog

Retail Therapy!

Posted on: Thursday November 29th, 2018

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Did someone say retail therapy?? We are celebrating Shopping Day on Saturday December 1 nationally so that you can have a wonderful day focused on getting ready for the holidays, while we look after your little ones. Once the gift giving is sorted out it is time focus on my favourite part of any celebration…the… [read more]

Hearty Herbs!

Posted on: Wednesday November 21st, 2018

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

The Kidco Kitchen uses herbs in almost all of our entrees! Besides adding delicious flavour to our dishes, many of these herbs also pack a nutritional punch! Fresh herbs can be found year round in the supermarket and are also easy houseplants. Growing your own herbs is a great way to introduce kids to the… [read more]

Unscrambling the Truth About Eggs

Posted on: Wednesday November 14th, 2018

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

I’m sure you’ve witnessed the overload of information on eggs and all the different varieties you can choose from at the grocery store. There are Conventional (advertised with “From our Family to Yours” slogans), Omega-3 eggs, Free range eggs, Free run eggs and Pastured eggs. It can be very overwhelming to decide which is best… [read more]

Creepy Crudité Contest Winner!

Posted on: Wednesday November 7th, 2018

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Another year, another successful Creepy Crudité contest! Last week, throughout all of our locations nationally, the kiddies celebrated Halloween by creating edible masterpieces with veggies and pita. This year’s submissions were the most creative and scariest ones yet!!! To view all of the Creepy Crudité photos click here to see the album on Facebook. Every… [read more]

Creepy Crudité Contest!

Posted on: Wednesday October 31st, 2018

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

The most exciting part of the Fall season has arrived – It’s Halloween! Kids & Company loves Halloween, almost as much as we love sharing the holiday with all of our kiddies and parents! To get your kiddies even more amped up for the trick or treat season, each year we have them participate in… [read more]

Feature Recipe: Hello Hawaiian Meatballs!

Posted on: Monday October 22nd, 2018

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Fork Facts: Meatball recipes in North America are historically highly influenced by Italian cuisine and are typically made of ground meat rolled into a small ball with bread crumbs, minced onion, eggs and seasoning. In the province of Quebec, meatballs are the main component of a traditional dish called ragoût de boulettes or meatball stew…. [read more]

Crazy Cauliflower

Posted on: Wednesday October 17th, 2018

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Cauliflower is a vegetable that is getting lots of love and attention on the internet but not so much at the dinner table. It has gone from being the last veggie left on the veggie platter to the trendy item on many restaurant menus. With a nutty, caramelized roasted flavour, cauliflower has become a favourite… [read more]

Our Transition Into Child Care

Posted on: Thursday October 11th, 2018

Posted by: Brittany Kostiuk

When I was younger, I had this ideal vision of what kind of parent I would be. I would be involved 150% in my child’s life, but I would also be a professional, career-driven (not to mention incredibly successful!) business woman. I would have it all and be great at everything. By the time I… [read more]

Thanksgiving Celebrations

Posted on: Friday October 5th, 2018

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with family and be thankful for all the wonderful food our country provides us! This is a great time of year to come together with friends and family and celebrate all we are thankful for. Turkey, mashed potatoes, broccoli, cheese, stuffing, gravy and pumpkin pie! Thanksgiving is a feast… [read more]

Fall Menu Launch!

Posted on: Wednesday October 3rd, 2018

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

We’re ready to fall in love with Fall again – starting with our new Fall menu that launched on Monday! We’re so excited to get back into those warm Fall flavours such as apple, pumpkin and cinnamon. Just like those Fall leaves, get ready to see everything dive into a season of bright orange fun!… [read more]