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.

Cake Balls Recipe

Easy Cake Balls Recipe

By Jan Scott / June 17, 2021

You can use this cake balls recipe with any flavour of cake or colour of candy coating. Cake balls are great for any gathering with kids.

How to Fold a Napkin into Bunny Ears - SavvyMom

How to Fold a Napkin into Bunny Ears

By Jan Scott / April 4, 2021

This year, we’re turning our ordinary cloth napkins into bunny ears for an easy way to add a little fun to the table.

Easter recipes to make for kids

4 Fun Kid-Friendly Recipes to Make This Easter

By Jan Scott / March 19, 2021

Kid-friendly seasonal sweets that the whole family can enjoy.

Funfetti Biscotti

Sprinkles Make Everything Better: 9 Ideas for the Colour-Obsessed

By Jan Scott / March 10, 2021

I threw a colourful, sprinkle-inspired birthday party for my two-year-old last month, and it was a total success. These funfetti…

Slow Cooker Meaty Lasagna

7 Ways to Improve Your Slow Cooker Game and Make Better Meals with Your Crock-Pot

By Jan Scott / February 1, 2021

Here are 7 of our most tried-and-true slow cooker tips and tricks. May you never have to say ‘no one told me that!’ again.

Simple Chocolate Cake Recipe - SavvyMom

National Chocolate Cake Day + Easiest Chocolate Cake Recipe

By Jan Scott / January 25, 2021

January 27 is National Chocolate Cake Day and we’re thrilled about that fun fact this year. Here’s a super-easy recipe for you to try.

Fun Weekend Idea: a DIY Hot Chocolate Bar

By Jan Scott / January 8, 2021

Setting out the toppings and letting your kids make their own special, indulgent hot chocolate is not only easy, it’s fun, interactive, and a nice treat!

Ways to Organize & Keep Your Family Memories

3 Easy Ways to Organize & Keep Your Family Memories

By Jan Scott / November 11, 2020

Here are three easy ways to turn those thousands of photos (and other family memories) into things you can see, read, and enjoy every day.

Easy-to-Make Snacks Your Entire Family Will Love

By Jan Scott / July 15, 2020

Need some easy, delicious bites for the whole family without adding too much time to your already full to-do list? Done and done.

Cousins Camp

Cousins’ Camp: The Most Fun Alternative to Summer Camp

By Jan Scott / July 2, 2020

Desperate for a way to keep the kids entertained this summer? What about a camping staycation with their cousins? Read on to find out how to pull it off.