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.

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.

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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!

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7 Essential Table Manners for Kids

By Jan Scott / March 8, 2023

Lessons on manners are never over—you may find your kids need reminders. Here are 7 essential table manners for kids.

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Spring Cleaning the Kitchen: 6 Things Most People Forget to Do

By Jan Scott / March 7, 2023

There are a few hidden things that could use a once-a-year scrub. Here’s what you’re probably missing when spring cleaning the kitchen…

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Sweet Sugar Cookie Pizza with Fruit Toppings

By Jan Scott / March 4, 2023

This ‘pizza’ is really a giant sugar cookie smeared with a cream cheese sauce and decorated with various fruits. Cookie pizza is perfect for potlucks and parties.

Irish Kale Colcannon Recipe - SavvyMom

Kale Colcannon Recipe

By Jan Scott / March 1, 2023

What even is Kale Colcannon?! This colcannon recipe is a traditional Irish dish, typically made by incorporating cabbage or kale into mashed potatoes.

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6 Creative Uses for Leftover Mashed Potatoes

By Jan Scott / February 24, 2023

These ideas are so tasty it’s worth making more potatoes than you need whenever you’re making them. Here are six creative uses for leftover mashed potatoes.

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Baked Birthday Cake Donuts

By Jan Scott / February 13, 2023

If your kid isn’t a huge fan of traditional cakes, why not give these delicious and adorable birthday cake donuts a go?

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7 Ways to Not Hate Valentine’s Day

By Jan Scott / February 10, 2023

Let’s reclaim February 14 from all expectations, and make it a day of showing love to everyone special in our lives instead. Here’s how not to hate Valentine’s Day.

How to Make a Heart-Shaped Cake

By Jan Scott / February 7, 2023

Here’s how to make a heart-shaped cake using only two standard cake pans and our easiest chocolate cake recipe ever.