Kids & Company Blog

Pumpkins Galore!

Posted on: Wednesday October 22nd, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Pumpkins are a delicious fall squash that are good for more than just carving! Pumpkins are an excellent source of nutrition and have been cultivated for 100’s of years, both as a food source and decoration. Early Native Americans roasted pumpkin strips over campfires and used them as a food source, long before the arrival… [read more]

The Fall Menu is Here!

Posted on: Thursday October 16th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

The Kidco Kitchen is so excited for the children to try our new Fall Menu that was just launched! We have really kicked up this new menu with delicious fall root vegetables, warm casseroles and hearty dishes to reflect the chilling temperatures! We have listened to our Kidco Kitchens children’s taste buds and kept old… [read more]

Happy Autumn Harvest!

Posted on: Thursday October 9th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with family, friends and be thankful of all the wonderful food our country provides us!  The Kidco Kitchen is celebrating another successful harvest year by serving up our Kidco Children a special Thanksgiving lunch! On October 9th the children will be dining on Oven Roasted Turkey and Marvelous Mashed… [read more]

To Screen, or not to Screen…That is the question.

Posted on: Wednesday October 8th, 2014

Posted by: Jackie Kardesh

It seems logical that this generation of moms wonders what’s best for their kiddos as it relates to technology. After all, I sometimes as an adult wonder where the line should be drawn between “enhancing” our lives and letting it take over. I think I would fit into the category of anti-screen moms if I… [read more]

Modern Snacking

Posted on: Thursday October 2nd, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

            The snack industry has exploded in the last couple of decades, making it one of the most profitable sectors in the food industry. With the average North American consuming 50% of their food from snacks, it is no wonder that these industries continue to grow! The snack industry’s foundation rests… [read more]

Ages and Stages of Play!

Posted on: Monday September 29th, 2014

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

To follow up on my previous blog post about the importance of play, I thought I would share how children play at different ages. As every stage of development is drastically different, their ability to play will be too. Of course younger babies can’t toddle over to a toy and explore, but as a parent… [read more]

Root’n Toot’n Veggies

Posted on: Friday September 26th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

The end of summer does not have to mean the end of shopping local for your fresh veggies. With the changing of the seasons comes a brand new set of local veggies to try. Autumn produces a plethora of delicious root vegetables and seasonal fruits. Fall means in with local squashes, pumpkins, potatoes and more!  These fall… [read more]

Hearty Herbs!

Posted on: Wednesday September 17th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

 The Kidco Kitchen uses fresh herbs in almost all of our entrees and dips, 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… [read more]

Stopping the Sweet Tooth

Posted on: Wednesday September 10th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

The Kidco Kitchen philosophy includes no added sugars in any of our delicious meals, this is because we know the importance of stopping a sweet tooth from developing at a young age. Added sugar in baby’s diet sets them on a path to a lifetime of overeating, because the earlier your palate acquires the taste for… [read more]

Very Vegetarian!

Posted on: Wednesday September 3rd, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

The Kidco Kitchen serves up a delicious protein packed vegetarian dish once a week to our children across the country! We cater to all different types of vegetarians at the Kidco Kitchen; from pesco-vegetarians to vegans. We believe serving one vegetarian meal a week will help to increase the children’s palate to plant based proteins… [read more]