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.
10 Simple Ideas for an Awesome Backyard Birthday Party
If you need a little inspiration for planning a summer birthday party, here are a few great tips and some simple-to-execute ideas.
16 Summer Entertaining Hacks You Need to Know About
Here’s a list of our favourite summer entertaining hacks guaranteed to make your warm-weather soirée a smashing success.
Summer Birthday Party Idea: An Afternoon Ice Cream Party
An afternoon ice cream party is a great idea for a summer birthday party. It’s quick, easy, and won’t last all day (and cleaning up won’t take all night).
DIY Smoothie Packets
Smoothies make for beat-the-heat breakfasts and nutritious after-school snacks. These DIY smoothie packets save time and help you to blend up something at a moment’s notice.
Watermelon Lemonade
Wondering what to do with that giant watermelon you keep lugging home from the store? Intoducing this watermelon lemonade recipe!
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
Off to a cottage or making your way across Canada? Your family needs to be well-fed on the way! Here are some road trip snacks that travel well…
A Week’s Worth of No-Cook Dinners
These refreshingly easy recipes for no-cook dinners are perfect for those nights (or weeks) when you want to give your oven a little vacation of its own.
Fruit and Veggie Slaw
This sweet fruit and veggie slaw is the ideal lunchbox salad, thanks to the grated fruit and vegetables that are easy to eat with minimal mess.
3 Parties to Plan in June
June is a great time to host a gathering. Here are 3 parties to plan with suggested menus, for Father’s Day and end-of-school celebrations.