Jan Scott

Jan Scott Food Editor at SavvyMom
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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.

How to Open a Pomegranate - SavvyMom

How to Open a Pomegranate

By Jan Scott / May 28, 2023

Seeding a pomegranate made easy. Get our step-by-step tips for how to open a pomegranate now.

7 Easy Toddler Snack Ideas for Summer - SavvyMom

7 Easy Toddler Snack Ideas for Summer

By Jan Scott / May 19, 2023

These seven toddler snack ideas are easy to make, beloved by kids and their parents, and delicious and nutritious.

Life-Changing One-Pot Pasta Recipe - SavvyMom

Life-Changing One-Pot Pasta

By Jan Scott / April 30, 2023

This brilliant one-pot pasta recipe is sure to become part of your weekly dinner rotation.

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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Coffee Shop Cookies

By Jan Scott / April 29, 2023

If you can’t get to your favourite coffee shop, you can bring some of the goodness home. These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are the real deal.

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5 Steps to Creating a Delicious DIY Burger Bar

By Jan Scott / April 29, 2023

Keep your barbecue menus simple this summer with a DIY burger bar for your guests. Up the ante of a basic burger with a buffet of burger toppings ideas.

5 DIY Iced Coffee Drinks - SavvyMom

5 Easy DIY Iced Coffee Drinks

By Jan Scott / April 17, 2023

Iced coffee drinks are classic coffeehouse staples, and you can make them at home for a fraction of the price! Here’s a look at 5 of our favourite recipes.

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A Week’s Worth of Solo Parenting Meal Ideas

By Jan Scott / April 15, 2023

Meals are a challenge when solo parenting — whether yours is a permanent situation or a week-long stint. These meal ideas will help lighten the load.

Waffle Grilled Cheese Recipe - SavvyMom

Waffle Grilled Cheese

By Jan Scott / April 6, 2023

Putting a fun spin on an already favourite food is a great way to the kids in the kitchen— try this waffle grilled cheese recipe now.

Iced Mango Green Tea Recipe - SavvyMom

Iced Mango Green Tea

By Jan Scott / April 4, 2023

This iced mango green tea recipe costs pennies to make and is a specialty drink that can chill in the refrigerator while you prep for your guests to arrive.

St. Patrick's Day Dinner - SavvyMom

10 Really Good Recipes for Your St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

By Jan Scott / March 11, 2023

These St. Patrick’s Day dinner recipes feature ingredients we associate with the Emerald Isle: corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, top-quality cheddar cheese, whisky and Guinness, of course!