Kids & Company Blog

Say No to the Kids’ Menu

Posted on: Wednesday June 1st, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Nowhere else but in North America do you see chicken fingers, cheeseburgers, and hot dogs beneath a heading “kids’ menu.” The invention of the kids’ menu was initiated by a fast food restaurant that wanted to lure parents to their restaurant. This “kids’ menu” included most of the regular items on the menu just in… [read more]

Playful Paninis

Posted on: Tuesday May 24th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Although people’s food likes and dislikes vary wildly from individual to individual, there is no question in our minds that anyone could ever dislike paninis. There is something so sublime about biting into its warm, gooey, inviting, crunchy ensemble that it renders people transfixed by happiness. The grilled goodness of a panini makes it perfect… [read more]

What makes a parent?

Posted on: Friday May 20th, 2016

Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

Ah, Life. Yes, I’m talking about the BBC documentary series. If you haven’t seen it, check it out – it’s astounding and brilliant and educational all at the same time, and is the basis for many a parody about human behaviour. One particular scene shows a female North Pacific giant octopus finding a quiet den… [read more]

Victoria Day Weekend

Posted on: Wednesday May 18th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

With Victoria Day weekend finally here, summer is just around the corner! This means more amusement parks, beach outings, strolls around the beautiful city landscape, farmer’s markets, and so much more! If you’re planning on spending your long weekend enjoying the warmer weather, think about bringing along your own meals and snacks. It’s a less… [read more]

Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf

Posted on: Wednesday May 11th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Spring is my favourite season of the year bringing sunshine, t-shirt weather and the sweet smells of new beginnings.  It is so exciting to go grocery shopping with all the new and delicious produce available in the stores and local farmers markets.  We have just launched the new Spring Menu from the Kidco Kitchen and… [read more]

Mother’s Day

Posted on: Wednesday May 4th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Mother’s Day is one of the most important days of the year. One special day where we take time to appreciate the mothers that work hard every day to better the lives of their kiddies! Whether it’s cooking us a beautiful dinner or cleaning up after us, we can never thank our mothers enough for… [read more]

Cuckoo for Coconut!

Posted on: Wednesday April 27th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

What do you think of when someone says the word coconut? Do you think of drinking one with a straw and mini umbrella while lying on the beach? How about a frosty Pina Colada with a tropical blend of flavourful coconut and a sweet piece of pineapple? While we all wait for these blissful summer… [read more]

Sibling Rivalry: What you can do to prevent it.

Posted on: Tuesday April 26th, 2016

Posted by: Zara Alibhai

Siblings fight.  They just do.  It is apart of how they learn to share space, things and, of course, you.  But sibling fighting is different than sibling rivalry. Sibling fighting is what happens on the surface:  The grabbing, the hitting, the teasing, the refusing to share, etc.   Sibling rivalry is more under the surface.  It… [read more]

Birthday Fun at Sky Zone!

Posted on: Thursday April 21st, 2016

Posted by: Kids & Company

Turning three is a really big deal, so we had to be sure the party was an equally big deal. After all, at the age of three you know exactly what you want! Mac and his dad had been to Sky Zone on a Sunday morning in the middle of the winter and he came… [read more]

Not All Oils Created Equal

Posted on: Wednesday April 20th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Every season is oil season. Whether you’re making a hardy meat dish to keep the family warm in the winter, or a light summer salad, there’s oil on the pan or in the dressing. But we’ve come across a common misconception that all oils are interchangeable and that what you put in a pan is… [read more]