Jan Scott
Jan Scott is a well-known Canadian cookbook author, food writer, and the creator of Family Bites, a popular blog devoted to family-focused recipes and easy-to-execute entertaining and party ideas. She’s been the food editor for SavvyMom.ca since 2011, and has had essays and articles published in a variety of print and online publications. Prior to making the transition to food writing, she worked for a private catering company for eight years. Her first book, Gatherings: Bringing People Together with Food was shortlisted for the 2015 Taste Canada Food Writing Awards in the Best General Cookbook category. Jan lives in Toronto, with her husband and their three sons.
18 Inspiring Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas
Our favourite recipes and inspiring Thanksgiving dinner ideas. Find some new favourites, learn how to cook the perfect turkey, and what to do with the leftovers!
Slow Cooker Turkey Stock
Don’t toss that carcass you saved with the best of intentions. Use your slow cooker for turkey stock!
How to Cook the Perfect Turkey
Here are a few tricks our food editor has learned over the years that will make a perfect turkey the centrepiece of your holiday dinner.
5 Tips for Hosting a Fun Family Thanksgiving
Hosting a big family meal with a mix of young and old in attendance? Here are 5 things you can do to make sure everyone has a fun family Thanksgiving.
Leftover Oatmeal Muffins
Got leftover cooked oatmeal? Don’t throw it out! Use it to make these Leftover Oatmeal Muffins.
Breakfast Bannock
Cooked over a campfire or sizzling in a frying pan, this delicious and easy breakfast Bannock recipe can accompany any meal.
Whole Grain Fruit-Filled Snacking Bars
Very minimally adapted from Weelicious Lunches, these fruit-filled snacking bars are perfect for everyone in the family.
Blueberry and Zucchini Cornbread Muffins
If “what grows together, goes together,” the unlikely combinations in these blueberry and zucchini cornbread muffins are a testament to how true that statement is.
Easy Toddler Meal: Chickpea Patties
Need a toddler meal idea? These protein-dense chickpea patties can be tucked into a pita and come together in less time than it takes to order a pizza.
The End of Summer Checklist
Make the most of the rest of summer with a checklist! Have the kids write down everything they want to do with their remaining days of summer so that you can try and do it all.