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.
Our Most Popular Recipes of 2016
It’s been another delicious year here at SavvyMom, and some of my family’s favourite recipes right now were created for…
How to Plan for Your One Year Old’s Birthday Party
Know your baby, timing is key, the best finger foods for babies and more advice for throwing baby’s first birthday.
The Best 3-Ingredient Last-Minute Appetizer for New Year’s Eve
Whether you’re hosting friends at home for a low-key New Year’s Eve celebration, or heading out to a party where you’ve committed to bringing a tasty nibble, I have the ideal three-ingredient, last-minute appetizer that’s guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser.
How to Celebrate Someone with a December Birthday
Do you (or someone in your household) celebrate a birthday in December? How do you separate it from the rest of festive season? Here’s some helpful advice on making your December babies feel special.
The Best Holiday Gifts for Foodies
This holiday, why not give your foodie friends and family members something crave-worthy? From flavoured salts to the Staub pot I can’t live without, here are 11 savvy ideas for the gourmet on your holiday shopping list.
Holiday Entertaining Hacks: 28 Sanity-Saving Tips
‘Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry, but with jobs to juggle and kids to care for, sometimes…
Merry Birthday! Ideas for Celebrating December Birthdays
Celebrating a birthday in December can be fun, and with a little proper planning, you’ll be able to avoid adding chaos into an already busy month with these great ideas.
Secret (Healthy) Ingredient Chocolate Frosting
Amazing but true: you can make creamy, rich chocolate frosting with pureed sweet potatoes.
A Foolproof Guide to Roasting Vegetables
As you may recall, I like to use November to focus on eating extra nutritiously, especially after an indulgent October…
How to Celebrate Everything
I’m currently obsessed with Jenny Rosenstrach’s new book How to Celebrate Everything. This warm and inspiring collection of recipes and ideas is a guide to helping families slow down, capture the moments that matter and eat well while doing so. If you have any interest in learning more about how to turn birthdays, holidays and everyday occasions into cherished family traditions you’ll want to snap up this book ASAP.