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.
Spiced Mulled Wine (or Cider) & What to Serve with It
A recipe for spiced mulled wine or cider, and ideas for what to serve with it for fall, winter, and holiday entertaining.
3 Festive Mocktail Recipes for New Year’s Eve
Serving bevvies in special glasses instantly make them more festive. Here are 3 fancy mocktail recipes for New Year’s Eve or any celebration.
Last-Minute Hostess Gifts for the Holidays
Never show up to the party empty handed again, thanks to these handy gift ideas that can be thrown together as you’re dashing out the door.
Ruby Red Holiday Salad
Deck the table with this festive holiday salad—you’ll have all the Christmas colours and delicious flavours that work on their own or as a side
Holiday Baking Cookie Hacks
Fake it like you made it…from scratch. Our food editor shares her favourite hacks for holiday baking.
Making Homemade Versions of Your Favourite Childhood Treats
Get the kids in the kitchen to cook up homemade versions of your childhood treats treats with the help of this great book. Find out more.
Classic Chocolate Mousse: An Easy Dessert for the Holidays
This easy dessert recipe has only 5 ingredients, there’s no cooking required other than melting some chocolate, and it’s a crowd-pleaser. It’s classic chocolate mousse!
Nut, Wheat, and Egg-Free Shortbread
This nut, wheat, and egg-free shortbread, is perfect for classroom and preschool holiday parties, or just to keep stocked in your freezer.
How to Cut Bars and Squares Evenly and Neatly
Need some tips and tricks for perfectly cut bars and squares for your holiday baking? Here you go!
Monster Cookies
There’s nothing scary about these monster cookies, despite the name. They’re crisp-edged chewy-centred cookies that are loaded with lots of flavour and crunch.