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.
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.
24 Rules for a Successful Family Road Trip
It’s time to plan a family road trip! Here are 24 tips and tricks guaranteed to make your car rides more enjoyable for everyone involved.
Edible Gifts: A Homemade Sundae Kit
The homemade Ice Cream Sundae Kit is a small box of everything one might need to have a sundae party. It’s an easy edible gift idea for teachers, hostesses, and more.
DIY S’mores Kit Gift Box
This DIY s’mores kit gift box is a great summer party favour, part of a birthday present, or even a thank you gift.
Easy Edible Gift Ideas
Not just for the holidays! Gifts you can eat are perfect for hostess gifts, teacher gifts, or as thank yous for neighbours and friends. Check out these easy, edible gift ideas.