Real Food For Real Kids

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Happy Feel Good Friday! ❄️ ❤️ Last week’s snowstorm led to some centre closures, leaving us with a few extra items that ...
02/21/2025

Happy Feel Good Friday! ❄️ ❤️ Last week’s snowstorm led to some centre closures, leaving us with a few extra items that we couldn’t let go to waste! We proudly donated 1350 bags of hearty breakfast buns to the Daily Bread Food Bank to help spread good energy and provide some support where it's needed most. And rest assured— when the snow melts, it doesn’t mean the giving back stops! We hope to continue making an impact in our community throughout the year.

From the Real Food family to yours, we sincerely hope you have a wonderful day with the ones you love. Happy Family Day!...
02/17/2025

From the Real Food family to yours, we sincerely hope you have a wonderful day with the ones you love. Happy Family Day!

Toronto’s food scene is something special, and this month, we’re highlighting some incredible restaurants in the GTA tha...
02/13/2025

Toronto’s food scene is something special, and this month, we’re highlighting some incredible restaurants in the GTA that celebrate Black culture & flavours—places that are always worth a visit, not just during Black History and African Heritage Month.

These culinary gems not only offer delicious food but also embody the rich traditions and stories that contribute to the vibrant fabric of our community. From West African wonders to Caribbean cravings, here are some to check out:

Nunu Ethiopian Fusion
Miss Likklemore's
The Real Jerk
African Palace
Rasta Pasta
Afrobeat Kitchen
Blessinglicious
Sugar Kane
Funkey’s

Read all about them on our blog, The Table, at rfrk.com/honouring-black-history-month-toronto-restaurants

Did we miss an amazing restaurant? Leave a comment letting us know!

As our Senior Manager of Product Innovation, Jess plays a key role in searching far & wide for the right partners to sup...
02/05/2025

As our Senior Manager of Product Innovation, Jess plays a key role in searching far & wide for the right partners to support our mission. She balances strict ingredient & allergen requirements while staying true to the Real Food Promise—a challenge she takes on with dedication. We’re so lucky to have her leading the way, combining her expertise as a dietitian with her passion for nourishing kids. Learn more about Jess, including her superhero alter ego (hint: she’s always ready to tackle a mess!), on our blog, The Table, at rfrk.com/meet-jess

In honour of Black History Month, we’re sharing our Jerk Chicken recipe! This Jamaican classic has been a favourite on o...
02/03/2025

In honour of Black History Month, we’re sharing our Jerk Chicken recipe! This Jamaican classic has been a favourite on our menu for over a decade.

Toronto’s Caribbean community has helped shape the city’s food scene, bringing bold flavours and rich traditions. Jerk Chicken is a perfect example—its signature spice blend is aromatic, complex, and totally delicious! Our kid-friendly version keeps all the flavour without the heat. Plus, it’s great for batch cooking, and mixing your own spice blend is a fun way to level up your kitchen game!

Subscribe to our newsletter, What’s Cookin’, at rfrk.com/whats-cookin/ to snag this Real Food Recipe. If you’re already subscribed, it’s waiting for you in your inbox from January 31st! Stay tuned to our Instagram and our blog, The Table https://rfrk.com/category/the-table/, as we highlight other amazing Black food & culture from around the world throughout February!

Spread the love & good energy! 🌟 Have the kiddos been loving our meals? Are you enjoying our  , What’s Cookin’, and more...
01/27/2025

Spread the love & good energy! 🌟 Have the kiddos been loving our meals? Are you enjoying our , What’s Cookin’, and more? Your feedback means the world to us!
Taking a minute to leave a Google review not only helps us grow, but also inspires others to join the RFRK community and get in on all the healthy fun.
Thank you for being part of our story—your kind words fuel everything we do! ❤️

As we dive into 2025, here’s a reflection from food writer Craig Claiborne to inspire us: “Cooking is at once child’s pl...
01/15/2025

As we dive into 2025, here’s a reflection from food writer Craig Claiborne to inspire us: “Cooking is at once child’s play and adult joy. And cooking done with care is an act of love.”
This reminds us of the marvel of cooking: it can be imaginative, like a child’s exploration, and deeply fulfilling at the same time. At RFRK, sentiments like this fuel our mission every day. In 2025, we’re excited to keep making meals that combine creativity and our purpose of nurturing little ones.

Happy Thai Pongal 🌞🌾✨Sinthu’s Thai Pongal, written by Sivahami and Sriranjani Vijenthira and illustrated by V. Jeevanant...
01/13/2025

Happy Thai Pongal 🌞🌾✨Sinthu’s Thai Pongal, written by Sivahami and Sriranjani Vijenthira and illustrated by V. Jeevananthan, is a bilingual (English and Tamil) story about a young girl from Toronto who visits her grandparents in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to experience this majestic, multi-day event.

Pongal is observed by Tamils worldwide, and in 2025, is celebrated between January 14th and 17th. It marks the end of the winter solstice and honours the sun, with families giving thanks for the season’s first harvest. This story focuses on Sinthu preparing the ceremonial Pongal dish made with rice from the first harvest, and other ingredients like sugarcane & jaggery, with her loving extended family.

Read more about this book & Thai Pongal on our blog, The Table, at rfrk.com/sinthus-thai-pongal.

🎉 Congrats Tianna for being another winner in our   contest—celebrating Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator App...
01/03/2025

🎉 Congrats Tianna for being another winner in our contest—celebrating Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day! Tianna, from Macaulay St. Jude Child Care Centre, chose a ChocoSol Taste Tour as her prize. Yum!

Her winning tip? "Encouraging children to try new things by modelling - trying it myself and having open conversations about how the food looks, tastes, smells, feels, etc. They LOVE to talk about food." What a perfect reminder of how kids can adopt healthy habits by mirroring the actions of the adults who guide & care for them (not to mention how fun it is to talk about food!).

We hope you loved your choco-tastic experience! 🍫

We’re spilling the beans on our next  ! Our Chili Chili Bang Bang is here to deliver hearty, plant-based comfort that’s ...
01/02/2025

We’re spilling the beans on our next ! Our Chili Chili Bang Bang is here to deliver hearty, plant-based comfort that’s perfect for a post-holiday refresh.

A menu favourite for years, it’s made with a trio of beans—kidney, black, and chickpeas—plus fresh veggies & aromatic spices. It’s the ideal dish for chilly winter days, with leftovers that taste even better the next day and can easily be frozen. Big-batch cooking has never been so cozy!

Subscribe to our newsletter, What’s Cookin’, at rfrk.com/whats-cookin/ to snag this recipe. If you’re already subscribed, it’s waiting for you in your inbox from December 27th!

Happy New Year from everyone at Real Food for Real Kids! 🎉 As we say goodbye to 2024, we’re excited to dive into 2025. C...
01/01/2025

Happy New Year from everyone at Real Food for Real Kids! 🎉 As we say goodbye to 2024, we’re excited to dive into 2025. Can you believe we’re almost halfway through the 2020s (and a quarter way through this century)?!

Here’s to another year of delicious meals, inspiring partnerships, and fuelling healthy futures together. We’re so grateful to have you with us on this growing adventure – let’s make this our tastiest year yet!

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RFRK is proud to sponsor The ECC Virtual Summit 2025, an unforgettable online event for early childhood professionals! F...
12/30/2024

RFRK is proud to sponsor The ECC Virtual Summit 2025, an unforgettable online event for early childhood professionals! From January 17th to 19th, the three-day experience will feature:

✨ 13+ hours of live professional education designed to inspire & empower you in your practice.
✨ Interactive workshops.
✨ Access to valuable resources & networking opportunities.

It’s designed for ECE professionals, leaders & entrepreneurs, childcare providers, and more – offering sessions on topics like wellness, classroom strategies, and building strong partnerships with parents.

Registration is free, with exclusive VIP ticket options available.*
*Use code RFRK2025 to save $10 on VIP tickets!*

Visit anishatheecc.com/eccvirtualsummit for the full details and to register now!

Let’s make 2025 the year to thrive! 💛

Happy Holidays from everyone at Real Food for Real Kids! May these days be merry, your meals be delicious, and your mome...
12/24/2024

Happy Holidays from everyone at Real Food for Real Kids! May these days be merry, your meals be delicious, and your moments be magical. ✨🎄

As we approach the holiday season, here’s a thoughtful reflection from chef Curtis Stone to remind us that this time of ...
12/20/2024

As we approach the holiday season, here’s a thoughtful reflection from chef Curtis Stone to remind us that this time of year isn’t just about the presents we unwrap. "Cooking is a caring and nurturing act. It's kind of the ultimate gift for someone, cooking for them."
Sometimes, the greatest offering is the love & care that goes into preparing delicious food to be shared with family & friends. 🍽️❤️💚

From spores to something more, this year’s holiday gift gave “mush-room” for growth & excitement! In addition to a fanta...
12/19/2024

From spores to something more, this year’s holiday gift gave “mush-room” for growth & excitement!
In addition to a fantastic kids book to further their food literacy, our partners also received these Mushroom Grow Kits from Nature, a small-scale Ontario mushroom farm 🍄. Each centre was gifted one of four beautiful oyster varieties—blue, pink, black, and white. Check out this example of how fast pink oyster mushrooms can grow in just a few days! ✨
Can’t get enough fungi in your life? Visit our blog, The Table, at rfrk.com/nature-lion-grow-kits to learn more & get a code for a 15% discount towards a future Nature Lion purchase.

Happy growing & happy holidays!

🎉Congrats Christina for being another winner in our   contest—celebrating Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator A...
12/06/2024

🎉Congrats Christina for being another winner in our contest—celebrating Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day! Christina, from Our Lady of Grace YMCA, chose a Cuisinart Convection Oven + AirFryer as her prize. Here she is receiving it, along with an RFRK goodie bag, from our Client Experience Coordinator, Russell!

Her winning tip? "My favourite tip is to always try everything once. If a child says ‘ew it's gross,’ I'll tell them ‘but you didn't even try it, try one bite, and if it's not good then that's okay. At least you tried it.’" A great reminder that a little encouragement can go a long way! Enjoy your prize —- we can't wait to see what you'll cook up with it.

Just in time for the holidays! 🎄🎁 These three books explore the connection between science & food, showing kids how whol...
12/05/2024

Just in time for the holidays! 🎄🎁 These three books explore the connection between science & food, showing kids how whole foods grow, thrive, or transform into something new & tasty.
📗Pickle Words, by April Pulley Sayre, illustrated by Jialei Sun. Get ready to “relish” the holidays with this vibrant poetry book celebrating all things pickles!
📕Hello World! How do Apples Grow?, by Jill MacDonald. Science meets food in this fun, colourful book that takes kids on a journey from apple seed to juicy & crunchy snack.
📗Zac et Zazou Vont Aux Pommes, by Lucie Papineau & Julie Cossette. This charming French-language picture book also celebrates apples as Zac and Zazou take a trip to an orchard.
To read more about these amazing page-turners, head over to our blog The Table, at rfrk.com/holiday-book-round-up.

Chick-a-Noodle cheer is here! Another exclusive   is ready to brighten your day —and fill your bowls! 🥣Our Chick-a-Noodl...
12/02/2024

Chick-a-Noodle cheer is here! Another exclusive is ready to brighten your day —and fill your bowls! 🥣
Our Chick-a-Noodle Soup is a winter classic. Freshly prepared just like we make it for thousands of kids, it’s a true soup-for-the-soul. Rich stock, a classic mirepoix, and golden turmeric for a pop of colour make it stand out. We love using gluten-free quinoa pasta to keep every slurp worry-free, and you can pick your favourite—tender chicken breast or thighs, or use both!
Subscribe to our newsletter, What’s Cookin’, at rfrk.com/whats-cookin to get access to this exclusive, soup-er satisfying recipe.
Already subscribed? It’s waiting for you in the December edition you received on November 29th. 😋

🎉 A big congratulations to  for winning the grand prize in our   contest—celebrating Child Care Worker & Early Childhood...
11/28/2024

🎉 A big congratulations to for winning the grand prize in our contest—celebrating Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day! Jessica, a supervisor at the Rosebank YMCA, chose a KitchenAid mixer as her prize. Here she is receiving it from centre rep, Janice!

Her winning tip? "Have conversations while introducing new foods — for example, talk about the colours and textures!" Such a simple yet impactful idea that encourages children to appreciate real food. Enjoy your prize — we hope the new mixer inspires some delicious creations!

Welcome to the Real Food Family! 🎉 We’re so excited to partner with The Children’s Nurtury Montessori School, a new gem ...
11/26/2024

Welcome to the Real Food Family! 🎉 We’re so excited to partner with The Children’s Nurtury Montessori School, a new gem in Brampton located on Bramalea Road. We can’t wait to bring real, nourishing & delicious food to their tables!

They currently have spaces for new little learners and are even offering tours for families looking to join! Visit www.thechildrensnurtury.ca to learn more.

Twelve Dinging Doorbells, written by Tameka Fryer Brown & illustrated by Ebony Glenn, is a joyful book celebrating Black...
11/22/2024

Twelve Dinging Doorbells, written by Tameka Fryer Brown & illustrated by Ebony Glenn, is a joyful book celebrating Black traditions, family gatherings, and soul food classics like Mac 'n Cheese, sweet potato pie and more —all set to the jolly tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”

No matter your family's cultural roots, this charming one-of-a-kind carol will resonate with everyone! To learn more about it, and how you can enjoy a shared reading + cooking experience with your child at Vaughan Public Libraries' December Snacking on Stories session, head over to our blog, The Table at rfrk.com/twelve-dinging-doorbells.🎄

Welcome to the Real Food family! We’re excited to introduce one of our newest partners, Beaver Creek Daycare, located of...
11/18/2024

Welcome to the Real Food family! We’re excited to introduce one of our newest partners, Beaver Creek Daycare, located off Highway 10 in Mono, Ontario! With a welcoming atmosphere and dedicated care, we're thrilled to be bringing real food to this wonderful centre. The great news? They currently have space for new little ones! Head to beavercreekdaycare.com to learn more! ✨

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