Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. Humble sweet potatoes are transformed into crispy, soft, and irresistible nuggets of deliciousness with a bit of olive oil and a good roast in the oven.

Janet NezonFebruary 26, 2021 Comment

Janet's Hearty Tomato Soup

There’s nothing like rich, deeply coloured soup to warm you, inside and out. It’s even better if it comes together in a flash.

Janet NezonFebruary 19, 2021Comment

Reflections On My 60th Birthday

Yesterday I marked an incredible 60 trips around the sun. It’s been quite a ride!

Janet NezonFebruary 11, 2021Rainbow Plate, 60th Birthday, balanced life, healthy eating, family, kindness Comment

Sweet Ideas for Exploring Sunny Citrus Fruits

Nothing says “sunshine” like a burst of sweet, juicy citrus in the middle of winter. Since we can’t travel to the sunny south right now, bring the sun into your home with a few of these fabulous fruits. Here are some simple, fun and delicious ideas for exploring citrus fruits with your Rainbow Food Explorers.

Does Halloween Scare You?

Does Halloween scare you? It doesn’t need to. Relax and remember that feeding kids is a journey. As parents, our goal is to help kids become competent eaters; able to navigate and manage all the foods in their world, including sweets.

Janet NezonOctober 28, 2020Comment

What is a Rainbow Plate?

Whether you've been following us for a while or have just joined, we thought it might be a good idea to answer this question! So, what is a Rainbow Plate?

Canada's New Food Guide is here!

It’s finally here!! After years of waiting, Canada’s new Food Guide was revealed this morning in a live broadcast from Montreal’s Jean Talon Market (one of my favourite places!)

Janet NezonJanuary 22, 2019CanadasFoodGuide, healthyeating, rainbowplate, foodeducation, foodliteracy, news, Janet NezonComment

Exciting news!! We're extending the Rainbow's reach!

I'm thrilled to share news about a recent collaboration between Rainbow Plate and the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph.

Janet NezonApril 26, 2018Rainbow Plate, Food Education, Preschool, educator, resource, classroom, toolkit, parenting, GuelphComment

Sweet thoughts for the end of summer

Today I made jam from some late summer concord grapes I had on hand. I cooked them slowly until they burst from their bluey purple skins, then simmered them down until they became a thick, sweet and tangy grapey heaven.

Janet NezonSeptember 4, 2017Comment

We’re So Confused: The Problems With Food and Exercise Studies - By Gina Kolata

I love this article by Gina Kolata in the New York Times. The media are quick to publish the latest health research findings, and to reduce those studies to blanket statements that send people running off after the latest solution to health woes. Let's face it; everyone's looking for a quick fix.

Janet NezonAugust 16, 2016Nutrition, Food, Exercise, research, healthyliving, balanced lifeComment

Because It's Good

Isn’t that enough? Think about it. You’re standing in the kitchen, hankering for a meal or snack. Why do you choose to eat what you do? Because it’s good.

Janet NezonJanuary 24, 2016Rainbow Plate, healthy eating, picky eating, parenting, healthy kids, getting kids to eat vegetablesComment

The Joy

Your two simple words brought me to a screeching halt. I looked down at what you wrote on my feedback form, and a soul-warming smile spread through me.

Janet NezonJanuary 12, 2016joy, Janet Nezon, Rainbow Plate, entrepreneurshipComment

Just One Word

Would you say I’m a little late to the party? It’s January 3rd and I haven’t shared a New Year’s post or pronouncement of any sort.

Janet NezonJanuary 3, 2016Comment

If You Do Nothing Else Over The Holidays

Your two simple words brought me to a screeching halt. I looked down at what you wrote on my feedback form, and a soul-warming smile spread through me.

Janet NezonDecember 30, 2015Comment