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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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bowl of RFRK's chick--noodle soup with another bowl in the bottom right of the photo on top of marble countertop
  • real food recipes

recipe release: chick-a-noodle soup!

Learn how to make RFRK's Chick-a-Noodle Soup---packed with hearty chicken & veggies in every spoonful!
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spider snack made with tangerines arranged in the shape of a spider on a gray plate
  • 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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inside cover art for bread days by hannah chung showing a mom and daughter holding up a loaf of sourdough bread
  • kids books about food

bread days

Bread Days, written & illustrated by Hannah Chung, is a celebration of the joys of baking and the cherished family moments that go right along with it.
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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

438 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.

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  • kids books about food

Honouring Black History Month 2026

Join us as we honour Black History Month 2026. We're spotlighting some inspiring Canadian chefs & food makers, plus exploring some amazing kids books.
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  • kids books about food

the tray of togetherness

Lunar New Year falls on February 17th, 2026 this year, and The Tray of Togetherness, written & illustrated by Flo Leung, is the perfect celebratory read for the whole family.
two bowls of rfrk chickpea chowder topped with cilantro and lemon wedge served over rice
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  • real food recipes

recipe release: chickpea chowder!

One of the recipes that’s been with us from day one, and now it can be part of your repertoire too!
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  • meet our team

RFRK Volunteers at Parkdale Community Food Bank

In early December, a few RFRK’ers rolled up their sleeves and spent time volunteering with the Parkdale Community Food Bank.
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  • meet our team

crochet lunch & learn!

RFRK’s latest Lunch & Learn took a cozy turn as we dove into the art of crochet. 🧶😍
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  • on the menu

new: strawberry-rhubarb sauce! 🍓

👋 Say hello to our NEW Strawberry-Rhubarb Sauce, starring Canadian strawberries, apples & rhubarb.

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