Kids & Company Blog: Food

A Kidco Kitchen Cooking Session with Chef Lisa

Posted on: Friday May 14th, 2021

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Hey everyone! I hope you and your families are starting off your Spring right by getting outside and enjoying the sunshine! I for one got plenty of sunshine on the day we filmed our cooking session as part of Kids & Company’s Virtual Spring Event. This has been both a trying and humble experience as… [read more]

Kidco Kitchen: Check out our website!

Posted on: Wednesday November 25th, 2020

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Have you checked out our Kidco Kitchen website? This hidden gem is full of useful information ranging from Kidco Kitchen recipes to our Nutrition Curriculum! It’s got all the answers to your burning questions, such as: What is my child eating today? What is my child eating tomorrow? How can I recreate your recipes at… [read more]

Celebrating International Women’s Day with Kids

Posted on: Wednesday March 4th, 2020

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

March 8th is a very special day — it may not be as celebrated as some other occasions, but it’s an equally important day dedicated to honouring all of the strong, powerful women in your life. This year, why not put in some extra effort to make this day as special as possible? All of… [read more]

All About Avocados

Posted on: Wednesday February 19th, 2020

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

One thing we know, Avocados are here to stay. Unlike some superfoods that while indeed super, are super hard to find, (I’m looking at you – Aronia Berries) avocados can be found at most local grocery stores. They’re incredibly popular due to their great flavour and rich, creamy texture. Avocados have a total of 20… [read more]

How to get your little one to try new foods!

Posted on: Wednesday February 5th, 2020

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

As a parent, you know the relationship with your child and new foods isn’t always a great one. It can be exhausting trying to encourage them to try even a single bite of food that they’re not interested in. Something we hear all the time at the Kidco Kitchen goes something like this “I’m told… [read more]

Super Bowl Sunday with your Little One!

Posted on: Wednesday January 29th, 2020

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

This Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday — the Sunday we’ve all been waiting for! While it may be the event you or your significant other have been waiting for — depending on their age, your little ones may not be so excited.  As a parent, you know that keeping little ones entertained can be a… [read more]

Beat the January Blues!

Posted on: Wednesday January 22nd, 2020

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Have you heard of Blue Monday? If you haven’t, Blue Monday was this past Monday, January 20. According to some experts and some sort of mathematical equation, that date is the most depressing date of the calendar year. While we can’t say this claim is entirely correct — as we don’t have the capacity to… [read more]

How to snack in 2020!

Posted on: Wednesday January 15th, 2020

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Snacks are a hugely important factor in healthy eating for you and your family. You can eat a perfectly healthy smoothie for breakfast, a delicious whole-grain sandwich for lunch and a perfectly balanced dinner of protein, carbohydrates and fat. But then it seemingly falls apart when the snack drawer is opened after dinner — chips,… [read more]

It’s Resolution Time! Happy 2020

Posted on: Wednesday January 8th, 2020

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Let me start by wishing you all a Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful time ringing in the new year with your friends and family — I sure did! The start of a brand new year (and decade!) is associated with new beginnings. With new beginnings comes the tendency to reflect… [read more]

New Year’s with the Kiddies!

Posted on: Tuesday December 24th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Years ago (before children) New Year’s was about sparkly dresses and fancy dinners! Now, it’s about having a memorable time with my family. Over the years, I have learned a thing or two about throwing an amazing New Year’s Party that the whole family will enjoy. Here are my top takeaway party tips!  Timing is… [read more]