Meet Jane Nicholson | Content Creator, Cookbook Author, Food and Lifestyle Photographer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Jane Nicholson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jane, every day, we about how much execution matters, but we think ideas matter as well. How did you come up with the idea for your business?
I started my business, Food Kids Love, because when my daughter was a toddler, I was struggling with a picky eater. I was looking for a community—a village of parents dealing with the same challenges—so I decided to start a blog to share my journey. Growing up in a Korean immigrant family, food was always a huge part of my life—it was all about bringing people together. I loved adding a bit of my own cultural influence and showing how to make kid friendly food and Korean food easy and approachable for little ones. That blog let me combine my love of writing, photography, and food, and eventually grew into my business.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My work focuses on creating kid-friendly recipes through my blog and social media accounts, where I share tips and ideas to help parents feed their kids in fun, approachable ways. My photos are minimal yet vibrant because I believe food should not only taste good but also look inviting—especially since kids eat with their eyes first. I’ve always tried to capture that balance where food feels simple and approachable, yet still fun in its presentation.

Growing my brand didn’t happen overnight. It took time and effort, but I surrounded myself with people who were on the same journey, building genuine friendships and connections online. Along the way, I earned the trust of my audience by consistently sharing recipes and tips that are helpful. Authenticity has always been at the heart of what I do. I want to show other busy parents that feeding kids doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, it’s just about simple swaps and little tricks, like cutting fruit into fun shapes, that can make all the difference.

What excites me the most is making an impact through food by celebrating and embracing cultural diversity. As a Korean/Canadian/American, I love sharing recipes that incorporate those flavors I grew up with, showing that these foods can be just as accessible and fun for kids. At the end of the day, I want my work to inspire parents to approach mealtime with less stress and more joy.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
If my best friend was visiting LA for a week, I’d definitely want to show them some of the best kid-friendly spots around the city, since we both have kids. First off, we’d spend a day at Griffith Park—it’s one of my favorite places to take the kids because there’s so much to do. The playgrounds are great, there’s a little cafe called Trails, tucked in the middle with really good avocado sandwiches and baked goods. We’d definitely hit up the LA Zoo and the California Science Center if we have time. The museums nearby, like the Natural History Museum and the La Brea Tar Pits, are also must-sees for a fun day.

Of course, we’d spend time at the beach—Santa Monica Beach is perfect for a laid-back afternoon with the kids, with its iconic pier, fun rides, and lots of places to grab a bite to eat. For something a bit more relaxed, I’d take them to Malibu, where we can grab lunch with a view.

Shopping at The Grove would be a must! It’s one of my favorite spots for a mix of great stores and fun activities for the kids. Plus, they have a great outdoor vibe for adults and kids alike.

And then of course, we have to visit Koreatown for some good Korean food. We’d definitely hit up places like BCD Tofu House for some comfort food, or explore some of the more trendy Korean BBQ spots where you can cook your own food right at the table. There’s also great dessert spots for Korean shaved ice (bingsu) too.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I’d like to give a huge shoutout to my amazing publisher, Maggie Goh, and her incredible team at PlumLeaf Press. From the start, they believed in my vision for my cookbook: More, Please! Food Kids Love, and helped me bring it to life. Maggie’s commitment to supporting diverse voices, especially women, is truly inspiring. She and her team work tirelessly to champion underrepresented stories in the world of publishing, and it’s made all the difference. Their encouragement and support didn’t just bring my book to the shelves—it helped me feel seen and understood as a Korean/Canadian/American author.

Website: https://foodkidslove.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/food.kids.love/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/food.kids.love.official/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@foodkidslove

Other: TikTok: @foodkidslove

Image Credits
Image Credit: Jane Nicholson