Kids & Company Blog: Food

Kidco Kitchen Tandoori Chicken

Posted on: Wednesday February 26th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Yesterday, the Vancouver Head Chef sent me a picture of the delicious lunch meal that was served across the country at all of our Kids & Company locations. We served Tandoori Chicken and Naan Bread with a Cucumber Raita Salad – Yum! It was a big hit! Parents really seemed to like the picture that… [read more]

Save Time in the Kitchen – Texture Modification for Different Age Groups!

Posted on: Wednesday February 19th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Believe me, I totally understand how busy today’s parents are. I know when my children were younger I was always looking for different ways to create a few extra minutes in a day. Especially when your children are young, dinner time meals can be a lot of work. Maybe you have a 10 month old… [read more]

Fun Food Valentine’s Day Ideas

Posted on: Wednesday February 12th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Will you be my Valentine? Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. I hope you are taking advantage of Kids & Company’s Date Night tonight. It’s a perfect way to spend some time with your Valentine – and I’m sure your little ones will love spending an evening with their best friends and teachers! Do you have… [read more]

Make Breakfast an Important Part of your Day!

Posted on: Wednesday February 5th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Health Canada recommends that everyone should enjoy breakfast every day. A healthy balanced breakfast should include 3 of the 4 food groups. Children who eat breakfast are known to be more alert and content. I know that it is far too easy to grab a banana or granola bar on the way out the door… [read more]

Kidco Kitchen Super Bowl XLVIII Fun Food Ideas

Posted on: Wednesday January 29th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Will you and your family be watching the Super Bowl this Sunday? Or maybe attending a Super Bowl party with family and friends? Are you looking for great meals and snacks to make for your family party – all child-approved? I’ve got you covered! If you’re looking for meal favourites, my previous blogs are a… [read more]

The Great Foodini

Posted on: Friday January 24th, 2014

Posted by: Jackie Kardesh

Let me begin by sharing a bit about myself, then we’ll get into the contents of this article. For many years I fancied myself quite the Cooking Light expert. Several friends and colleagues would ask me my opinion on how to prepare home cooked meals with fresh ingredients that were healthy and delicious. I was… [read more]

Kidco Kitchen Hearty Party Kale and Red Lentil Stew

Posted on: Wednesday January 22nd, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

According to the Huffington Post, last year Kale was known to be even “cooler than cucumbers!” On the newest version of the Kidco Kitchen menu set to launch shortly, I made sure to include a delicious recipe with this popular super-food. I’m sure it will be a hit with our children! Kale is a dark… [read more]

Kidco Kitchen Mighty Meatloaf

Posted on: Wednesday January 15th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

For this week’s blog, I wanted to include a new recipe the Kidco Kitchen team has cooked up! Currently, the food team here at Kids & Company is working away on finalizing the new menu for our sites. We have lots of great new recipes that will appear on this new menu. One of my… [read more]

Treat Yourself – Hot Apple Cider!

Posted on: Wednesday December 18th, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Toronto is covered in snow! These past few days have consisted of many snow flurries. I’m sure many of our Kids & Company families have been braving the winter weather we have been receiving all over the country. Driving around my neighbourhood, I see many little snow families being built on the front lawns of… [read more]

Products the Kidco Kitchen Loves: Beware Bandits™ Wristbands

Posted on: Wednesday December 11th, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

One of our Site Directors at a Toronto, Ontario location (thanks Jessica!) recently brought to my attention a great product now available to help with allergy awareness. Working specifically with the menu development in our centres across the country, I have to be aware of many different types of food allergies and restrictions for children. Allergy… [read more]