Kids & Company Blog: Food

Wonderful Watermelon!

Posted on: Wednesday August 6th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

This summer we have added delicious and hydrating watermelon to our Kidco Kitchen Menu! Watermelon is 92% water and is a great way to keep all our active Kidco children hydrated throughout the day!  The children get to enjoy this yummy fruit on our menu every week! The mild sweet flavour, combined with the bright… [read more]

Kidco Kitchen’s Top 5 Summer Dishes!

Posted on: Friday July 18th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

  This July, Kidco Kitchen has launched its fabulous Summer Menu! We take pride in serving your little ones the highest quality ingredients and food, which also tastes delicious! By introducing a variety of flavours and textures, from all over the world, your children are developing a palate to help prepare them for a lifetime… [read more]

Perfect Plums

Posted on: Wednesday July 16th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

This summer Kidco Kitchen has introduced plums as one of our weekly fruits! This week we thought we would talk all about this underrated fruit! There are few fruits that come in such a panorama of colours as the juicy, sweet tasting plum. The plum season extends from May, through October, with the Japanese varieties… [read more]

Vivacious Veggies!

Posted on: Wednesday July 9th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Hopefully after reading about some yummy seasonal berries last week, I’ve got you in the local eating mindset! Local veggies are abundant this time of year and can even be grown in your own backyard! Usually produce will sit on a truck, then on a supermarket shelf before ending up on your table. By shopping… [read more]

Superb Strawberries!

Posted on: Wednesday July 2nd, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

This time of year is not only beautiful, but it’s also strawberry season! If you are looking for fresh, in-season strawberries you can find them locally from the end of June to August. Buying local is important to help support local farmers and sustainable living in our communities! In addition to strawberries, some other local… [read more]

Happy Canada Day!

Posted on: Wednesday June 25th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

This week’s blog is dedicated to one of my favourite times of the year, Canada Day!  We are blessed to live in such a beautiful and diverse country, and this weekend we take the time to celebrate it!  In my family, the July 1st holiday has always meant trips to the cottage, fireworks in the… [read more]

Father’s Day!

Posted on: Wednesday June 11th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

The Flowers are out, the birds are chirping, summer has arrived and it’s time to celebrate Father’s day! Father’s Day is this Sunday June 14th and it’s time to honour all the Fathers and Fatherly figures for all that they bring to our families. At Kids & Company we want to make sure all of… [read more]

Defeating Dehydration!

Posted on: Wednesday June 4th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

With the summer finally upon us we are all ready to get outside and soak up the sun. However, as the summer heat increases, so does the risk of dehydration! It becomes increasingly easy to lose large amounts of body fluids on hot days, even when you’re not being active. Dehydration occurs when the body… [read more]

Reading Food Labels

Posted on: Wednesday May 28th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

As more and more food items become available in stores understanding what’s written on the label is becoming more and more challenging. With the addition of media input it can make it near impossible to know what’s actually in the food you and your family are eating. Don’t fret! I’m here to give you some… [read more]

Kidco Kitchen Food Workshops

Posted on: Wednesday May 21st, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

This Saturday, May 24th I’m getting the opportunity to come speak to parents about “Picky Eaters”.  I’m going to be speaking at our Bloor-Christie location starting at 9:30am. Parents will be able to come listen and ask questions at this workshop while their childcare is provided. Other available activities include: interactive food-themed activities for children… [read more]