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.
5 Healthy Breakfasts Your Toddler Will Love
From fun bagel faces to a DIY instant oatmeal that will forever change your mornings, we’ve got some great healthy breakfasts that your kids are sure to love.
Oat Bran Ginger Cranberry Scones
Adapted from Gingerbread by Jennifer Linder McGlinn
Makes 12 scones
How to Add Spices to Your Toddler’s Diet
The sooner certain spices make an appearance on the plate, the better. Young children quickly become accustomed to the foods they are given, making it easier to include them as part of a daily diet.
How to Make a Cookie Tree
We can’t think of a sweeter holiday centrepiece than these homemade cookies hanging from the branches of a twig tree.
23 Best Breakfast Recipes for Kids
Mornings can be torturous enough without a reminder that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But seriously, it is. Take a deep breath and get inspired by the 23 Best Breakfast Recipes for Kids.
Book Review: The School Year Survival Cookbook
Designed to guide parents in all aspects of feeding their family through the school year, this book is perfect for those with school-aged kids who need both the how and the what when it comes to food and keeping their littles well fed.
39 School Lunch Ideas
We’ve come up with 8 lunches (with a total of 39 different items in them) so that you can mix and match your way throughout the school year!
Cocoa Peanut Butter Bars with Seeds
These crispy-chewy cocoa peanut butter bars are loaded with filling ingredients that also happen to be good for you. Cut and wrap them individually or pack them into a large resealable container for a perfect travel snack that won’t crumble all over the seats.
9 Finger Foods for a Baby’s First Birthday Party
Our nine favourite easy finger foods for babies, toddlers, and the smaller set.
Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Muffins
While it’s definitely clear that the internet is not lacking banana bread recipes, this one is by far one of my favourites because it combines all the traditional ingredients you’d find in a banana bread with a few healthy twists – like spelt flour and Greek yogurt.