Meet Nimra Zahid Hussain, who joined Real Food for Real Kids in January 2023. What do you do at Real Food for Real Kids? I am part of the Client Experience team as a Data Administrator. I am responsible for accurate and error-free entry of data into the system. Additionally, I support the team by extracting, analyzing, and interpreting data to provide valuable insights. My main focus is on children with allergies. One of the key challenges I face is identifying the specific dietary restrictions required for each child. This allows us to provide the best possible care and support tailored ..read more

introducing our newest, scrumptious sensation! Crisp apples meet earthy beets with this vegan-friendly Apple-Beet Loaf! It combines the flavours of these two whole foods, using nature’s sweetness to make it delicious & stand out from other baked goodies. Great nibbles that showcase fruits & veggies are near & dear to us and we love when they’re the stars of the show rather than hidden ingredients. Not only is this luscious loaf yummy, it’s a visual feast for the eyes too! Perfect in the morning or for anytime munching, this loaf is a light, yet filling, treat. We like to serve them ..read more

let’s honour National Indigenous Peoples Day with a great book! Learning about different cultures & building food literacy is just as important as eating real food every day. Meenunyaaka: Blueberry Patch, written & illustrated by Indigenous health researcher Jennifer Leason & translated by Norman Chartrand, offers a delightful story about a blueberry picking adventure (yum!), but it also opens a window to rich Indigenous heritage & traditions. With vibrant artwork of sparkling streams in the middle of summer & delicious bannock roasting on an open fire, captivating anecdot ..read more

it’s a beet bonanza over here at RFRK! Let’s wrap up our ingredient spotlight by exploring how we use one of the most iconic veggies in more ways than one! Beets inspire creativity in our kitchen. Sometimes we go off the “beeten” path & use them in sweet snacks, and other times we don’t “beet” around the bush & let them speak for themselves. RFRK’s Cocoa-Beet Loaf Their dark, rich purple colour & naturally sweet & earthy flavour lend to their versatility & make them perfect for our Cocoa-Beet Loaf & Apple-Beet Loaf. Click here to see how we make our Cocoa-Beet Loaf! The ..read more

Do you know about our curry leaf craze?  Even though it’s tough to find, it remains one of our favourite unique herbs to use! Take a big whiff – it may smell surprisingly similar, but it’s not the same thing as curry powder, which is actually a combination of several different spices mixed together. This amazing standalone plant is how we add that special subtle spice & citrus note to our Sunshine Dahl. RFRK’s Sunshine Dahl We love fresh curry leaves for the authentic touch it adds to our recipe, which is why we go the extra mile to find it. If you’d like to try this aromatic herb for ..read more

RFRK’s Chick-a-Noodle soup with golden turmeric colouring! To keep our fave ingredients highlights rolling, let’s talk about how we add a colour splash to lunch & snack time. We eat with our eyes first, but want bright & appealing food that still looks real, so when we add a pop of colour to our dishes, it comes from everyday pantry ingredients. We use golden turmeric to add a ray of sunshine to our rich soup broths, like the Beany Noodle & Chick-a-Noodle soups.  RFRK’s Honey Yogurt with a pop of pink! Beet powder can add both purple & red tones. It adds a very slight tin ..read more

Introducing another new loaf to love! And this time, it’s got some zucchini zing! The Cocoa-Zucchini Loaf is a fresh addition to our menu and adds even more deliciousness & variety to our snack collection. Think of it like chocolate cake but without the artificial colours, flavours & preservatives. In fact, the natural moisture from the zucchini is the secret to its amazing texture. We think everyone will be a fan! What sets this loaf apart is that the #1 ingredient is zucchini! Instead of sneaking in veggies, we’re proudly letting the zucchini shine. Our loaves are also dairy, egg &am ..read more

nutritional yeast, nutritional feast! Continuing with our favourite flavour-enhancing pantry powerhouses, let’s dive into one of the top ways we avoid using too much sodium in our meals. RFRK’s homemade Groovy Gravy When we think of yeast, breads, doughs & anything flour-based may come to mind, but Nutritional Yeast (nicknamed  ‘nooch’ for short) is a totally different, and naturally gluten free, experience! To enhance savoury flavours without increasing salt, it’s our secret weapon. Its cheesy taste adds delicious seasoning, and it packs a protein, fibre & B vitamins punch. We lo ..read more

How’d we get that umami?! Over the years, we’ve compiled a pantry of unique ingredients to enhance the flavours of our meals & snacks while always maintaining our Real Food Promise. Here are some ways we say no to artificial ingredients and yes to nutritionally dense flavour elevators! let’s start with natural sweeteners! There’s no sugarcoating the facts here! We’re all about using sweet-by-nature whole foods instead of artificial sweeteners to add that delicious flavour kids love.  maple syrup Another top choice is maple syrup for some marvellous maple moments. Find it in our famou ..read more

Local Food Week may have wrapped up yesterday, but we work with so many amazing Ontario food producers that there’s always more to celebrate! We’ve been falling for falafel from My Little Chickpea ever since we discovered them — let’s show them the love they deserve!   Their deliciousness makes us (and the kids we serve!) proud falafel fanatics, but what really sold us on My Little Chickpea is the heartwarming story behind their start. Like Lulu, founder Rula’s goal was to make sure her kids could enjoy pure, tasty & nutritious foods without added preservatives. What started as ..read more