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.
Lunch Packing Tips and Tricks
Packing school lunches is a marathon, not a sprint. Read on for our food editor’s tips for packing nutritious, kid-approved lunches without breaking a sweat.
Tex-Mex Muffins
Our Tex-Mex muffins are savoury bites and basically a muffin-shaped meal. They’re perfect for school (or work) lunches and after-school snacks.
Cinnamon-Scented Mango Applesauce
Makes approx. 1 litre
3 Party Games Apps to Play with Your Family
Bored of board games? Pass the time with one of these fun family-friendly party games…app style!
A Make-Ahead Mexican Fiesta Perfect for Weeknights
A Mexican-themed make-ahead dinner menu made for weeknights, plus a recipe for Mexican corn salad, esquites.
How to Host a Pie Party
Throw a pie party for a simple, cost effective and unique way to entertain before the summer is over.
How to Use Your Farmers’ Market Haul This Month
If you’re in need of a little inspiration for your Farmers’ Market haul, here’s some creative and delicious ways to make use of August’s produce pickings.
Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie
Blend up a batch of these blueberry breakfast smoothies to give the whole family a satisfying, filing, and nutritious snack or start to the day.
Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby
How do know when your baby is ready for solid food, and what should those first foods be? Our food editor runs through what signs to look for and how to trust your instincts when it comes to introducing baby to food.