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.
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3 Tips for Serving Cake and Ice Cream Like a Pro
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DIY Smoothie Packets
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Watermelon Lemonade
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Warm-Weather Batch Cooking
Batch cooking in the summer? It’s one of the easiest ways to get food on the table in the months when you’d really rather be doing anything else, preferably outside.
Road Trip Snacks That Travel Well
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