Kids & Company Blog: Food

Thanksgiving

Posted on: Wednesday October 5th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Amazingly, the first Canadian Thanksgiving goes back even further than the United States. Back in 1578 an English explorer named Martin Frobisher was trying to find a northern route to the Orient. He was not successful in his quest, but despite not making it to the Orient Frobisher was thankful the journey had been safe… [read more]

Tidy Tips

Posted on: Wednesday September 28th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

If you’re anything like me, your kitchen can be quite a disaster zone when you are busy cooking. While focusing on the cooking and the baking, I often forget about the clean up I have to deal with and just let everything pile up! Throughout the years I have learned a few tips and tricks… [read more]

The Doubled Edged Sword of Fibre

Posted on: Wednesday September 21st, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

We all know that fibre is good as it helps strengthen the gut muscles, improving the ability for food to pass through our digestive system. However, you may have also heard that high fiber diets are bad, causing bloating, reductions in mineral absorption, and other negative effects. So then the question that naturally follows is,… [read more]

Harvest Season

Posted on: Wednesday September 14th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Don’t fret now that Summer’s coming to an end, smile because now we get to enjoy the harvest season!!! September marks the beginning of harvest season, which means farmers are reaping, gathering, and storing grains and other grown fresh produce during the autumn while the food is at its ripest and best. Now is the… [read more]

BBQ Tips and Tricks

Posted on: Wednesday September 7th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Ever wondered why cooking your food on the BBQ tastes so much better than in the oven? In addition to the smoky and nutty flavour a barbeque provides, there is a chemical response known as the Maillard reaction, which happens when the high heat from the grill breaks down the food’s proteins into amino acids,… [read more]

The Dreaded Bagged Lunch

Posted on: Wednesday August 31st, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

The Dreaded Bagged Lunch…………. While your children were young, you were able to avoid it. Daycare and camp prepared lunch and snacks and you just dropped them off and didn’t have to worry about it. Now September is rolling around, your kiddie is starting big kid school, and they’re not the only one with homework!… [read more]

We Scream for Healthier Ice Cream!

Posted on: Wednesday August 24th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Everyone loves a good ice cream cone, especially during the heat of summer. However, what happens when the tempting ice cream truck is visiting our street a little too often? Kids and adults alike find ice cream hard to resist! Luckily there are many ways… [read more]

Cabbage Slaw

Posted on: Wednesday August 17th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Looking for the perfect food to tie your whole barbeque together? Don’t forget about summer’s favourite side dish; Coleslaw! Coleslaw is a cabbage salad, typically consisting of cabbage, carrots, vinegar and mayonnaise. It pairs well with summer favourites like hamburgers and other barbequed foods. We can thank NYC deli owner Richard Hellmann’s creation of the… [read more]

Food Safety

Posted on: Wednesday August 10th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Food safety is especially important when dealing with children. As children’s immune systems aren’t as strong as adults, they are more susceptible to foodborne illness.  Foodborne illness is food poisoning caused by pathogens and bacteria that contaminate the food that we eat. Every year millions of people experience foodborne illness, and some people aren’t even… [read more]

Poolside Snacks

Posted on: Wednesday August 3rd, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

I think it’s safe to say most people’s favourite season is Summer. What’s not to love? The gorgeous sunshine, the long weekends, eating on the patio, lounging by the pool or on the beach! With only 93 days to enjoy the year’s best season, we’ve come up with some tips and ideas to get the… [read more]