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the table

Welcome to our blog, The Table – we saved you a seat! Here you’ll get the inside scoop on our menu planning, Real Food Recipes, tips for feeding kids healthy food, must-read book recommendations, and so much more! It’s the perfect hub for parents, caregivers and early childhood educators.

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  • on the menu

new: three sisters soup and our partnership with ENAGB

Learn all about our new Three Sisters Soup and our collaboration with ENAGB, an organization supporting Indigenous youth & community.
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green ramekin filled with rfrk's beany basil dip surrounded by veggies including carrots, baby tomatoes, celery and pita
  • how it's made

watch how we make our beany basil dip!

Watch this snack come to life in just a few fun steps—so simple, and so satisfying!
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  • real ingredients

local food week 2026!

✨🏡 🍽️ Happy Local Food Week! We’re highlighting where local love shows up on our menu every day this week.
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  • meet our team

buddy naming contest winners!

Check out the new OFFICIAL names of our carrot and pea pod buddies and congratulate our contest winners!
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  • food safety & allergy management

world food safety day

Whether we're thinking about our own community or the global food system, the goal is the same: ensuring people can trust the food they eat.
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  • real food recipes

recipe release: mac ‘n cheese!

We've turned some of our best recipes into at-home, easy-to-make versions. Next up, our Mac'n Cheese!
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  • healthy eating tips for kids

halloween activities & snacks!

Get into the Halloween spirit with these spooktacular & kid-friendly educational activities + healthy snack ideas, perfect for counting down to the big day.
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  • kids books about food

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30th is the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Check out plenty of Indigenous kids book recommendations, resources and inspiring culinary leaders.
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  • child care champions

mealtime tips for kids, from ECEs!

Need help getting your little ones to try new foods? Explore these mealtime tips from trusted ECEs and get inspired!
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  • in the news

Ultra-processed babies: are toddler snacks one of the great food scandals of our time?

Learn more from The Guardian about the impact of convenience toddler snacks on children's health and eating habits.
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the table

437 posts

Welcome to our blog, The Table – we saved you a seat! Here you’ll get the inside scoop on our menu planning, Real Food Recipes, tips for feeding kids healthy food, must-read book recommendations, and so much more! It’s the perfect hub for parents, caregivers and early childhood educators.

spider snack made with tangerines arranged in the shape of a spider on a gray plate
Read More
  • healthy eating tips for kids

halloween activities & snacks!

Get into the Halloween spirit with these spooktacular & kid-friendly educational activities + healthy snack ideas, perfect for counting down to the big day.
children have breakfast in kindergarten with caregivers
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  • child care champions

mealtime tips for kids, from ECEs!

Need help getting your little ones to try new foods? Explore these mealtime tips from trusted ECEs and get inspired!
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  • healthy eating tips for kids

world food day 2026

This World Food Day highlights how innovation, traditional knowledge & new approaches to food can help make nutritious, diverse food more accessible while still remembering the importance of protecting our planet.
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  • kids books about food

the gathering table

In The Gathering Table by Antwan Eady, illustrated by London Ladd, one family’s special table is THE place to be!
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  • real food recipes

recipe release: provençal fish!

Get hooked on our Provençal Fish! Inspired by southern France, we use mild, ASC-certified basa fillets with a bright, veggie-forward marinade.
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  • the table

meet amanda

We're a fun-loving, passionate bunch, and we're excited for you to meet our team! Meet Amanda – Menu Planner on the Food & Service Innovation team.

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