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 Host a Healthy Super Bowl Party

By Jan Scott / February 3, 2016

A few simple ingredient substitutions take typically fat and calorie-rich Super Bowl snacks to new healthy heights.

Roasted Maple Almond Butter

By Jan Scott / January 27, 2016

Smear this divine homemade roasted maple almond butter on toast, warm pitas, sliced bananas and chunks of apples for a tasty and healthy snack.

An Adorable Woodland-Themed First Birthday Party

By Jan Scott / January 22, 2016

Simple store-bought decorations, when mixed with a little bit of creativity, make for an easy and fun themed birthday celebration for baby.

2016 is the Year of the Pulse (#IYP2016)

By Jan Scott / January 20, 2016

You may not be familiar with the word ‘pulses’, but likely will know it well by the end of this year, thanks to the United Nations declaring 2016 as the year of the pulse. Here are all our favourite pulses recipes.

The Secret to Making Birthday Parties Manageable

By Jan Scott / January 15, 2016

Birthday party planning stressing you out? Here’s the secret for making parties more manageable.

Baked Turkey Taco Triangles

By Jan Scott / January 11, 2016

Makes 30 triangles

Polenta Stars with Marinara

By Jan Scott / January 11, 2016

Makes 8-10 stars

Stromboli

By Jan Scott / January 11, 2016

Serves 6-8

White Minestrone

By Jan Scott / January 11, 2016

Serves 6-8

Cheesy Sweet Potato Shells

By Jan Scott / January 11, 2016

Serves 4