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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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three sisters dressed as squash, corn and beans for a halloween costume honouring rfrk recipe and indigenous ingredients
  • meet our team

halloween costume winners! 🎃

Every year, the RFRK team brings their costume A-game for a little friendly competition! From clever creations to downright spook-tacular getups, we hand out awards to celebrate the effort & Halloween spirit.
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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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  • kids books about food

binny’s diwali

Binny's Diwali is the perfect read for a cozy fall evening. Teach your kids all about this beautiful festival.
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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

439 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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  • the table

12 days of RFK Holidays – Day 2

It's 12 days of RFK holidays here at the Real Food Kitchen, and with the holiday break approaching and your kids at home, you may find yourself out of ideas to keep them busy. Here are some.
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  • kids books about food

but why? a virus story about feelings

We’re proud to promote this special book written by long time RFRK partner, Cassie St. Amand of Apple Jacks Preschool! There’s a virus spreading all around the world, and Rabbit wants to know…
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  • meet our team

meet steve

Meet Steve Purificati, who joined RFRK in September 2010. What do you do at RFRK? Pre-COVID, I was the Child Care Client Experience Manager, leading our team of talented client…
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  • healthy eating tips for kids

creepy crudité: veggie colouring

Did you know that the tradition of carving jack-o-lanterns started in Ireland? Back then, they used to carve faces into turnips and potatoes! When they immigrated to America, they found…
children's table and chairs with apple slices and hummus and pepper slices
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  • the table

transitioning your child to the real food menu

we connected with sprout right’s lianne phillipson to learn more about her tips for introducing your young child to a new menu, here’s what she had to say: Some children…
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  • child care champions

20th anniversary of ECE appreciation day – thank you!

We’re so proud to be on this mission together of enabling and inspiring a lifetime of healthy eating. This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Child Care Worker and Early…

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