Kids & Company Blog: Food

Everything is Just Peachy

Posted on: Wednesday August 14th, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

I’ll admit, I’ve noticed that there is a crispness to the air that was not there before. Before the seasons change, make sure to take advantage of all of the great fruits and vegetables that are in season in the Canadian summer months. As I’m sure you’ve noticed, I love blogging about what’s in season…. [read more]

Sweet Summer Corn on the Cob

Posted on: Wednesday August 7th, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

During the summer, I love to stroll through my local farmer’s market in search of summer food inspiration. Upon each visit, I always find myself gravitating towards the heaps of my favourite yellow vegetable, corn. Locally-grown corn is delicious! With its sweet taste, corn is the perfect addition to any summer meal. This vegetable is… [read more]

Summer Salads!

Posted on: Wednesday July 31st, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

I have a confession to make…. I am a BIG salad lover! Salad is easy & quick to prepare, it’s healthy and delicious! I eat salads all year long; however, during the summer months, I like to spice things up! I deviate from the traditional leafy green salads and add a twist! Specifically, I like… [read more]

Welcome to the Kidco Kitchen GTA!

Posted on: Wednesday July 24th, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

For this week’s blog, I have some exciting news! We at the Kidco Kitchen are pleased to announce that come fall, our GTA Kids & Company sites will be joining our Kidco Kitchen team! Over the past few months, we have been hard at work building a commercial kitchen to serve our GTA locations. Best… [read more]

You’ll Go Bananas for this Blog!

Posted on: Wednesday July 17th, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

This week’s blog is dedicated to one of my favourite fruits, the banana. Not only are they extremely tasty, but they are also a healthy choice for you and your little ones. Bananas are high in potassium, low in fat, and a good source of vitamins and fiber. Best of all, bananas grow all year… [read more]

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!

Posted on: Wednesday July 10th, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream”! With the melting heat of July, there is nothing better than “screaming” for a cool summer treat on a hot summer day. My children and I have a real “soft” spot for ice cream, and we love trying out the different ice cream flavours. Although… [read more]

A Chilly Summer Dish!

Posted on: Wednesday July 3rd, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Cooking is like my wardrobe. With every new season, my style changes to reflect the weather or mood of the season. With cooking, I like to do the exact same thing. Since summer is now in full force, I like to change up my recipes to reflect the times. Summer dishes should be light and… [read more]

Happy Canada Day!

Posted on: Wednesday June 26th, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

This week’s blog is dedicated to one of my favourite times of the year, the Canada Day long weekend. In my family, the July 1st holiday has always meant trips to the cottage, fireworks in the park, and fun gatherings with family and friends. Every year when this weekend approaches, I still get excited! When… [read more]

Bon Appétit!

Posted on: Wednesday June 19th, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

I’ve always loved French cooking. The French have a certain “je ne sais quoi” when it comes to the kitchen and their recipes continue to inspire me throughout my culinary career. France is home to many tasty dishes, but for this week’s blog, I want to focus on one of my favourite French treats: the… [read more]

A Fabulous Father’s Day Food Idea!

Posted on: Wednesday June 12th, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Now that summer is almost here, it’s time to soak in the warmer weather and spend more time enjoying the outdoors. And what better way to say hello to summer than with a barbecue! Father’s Day is fast approaching and a barbecue is the perfect way to celebrate with dad. As a wise man once… [read more]