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.
How to Make the Best Summer Sangria Ever
Our food editor shares her best sangria-making tips, tricks, and her favourite variations on this Spanish-style summer favourite.
Mediterranean Taco Salad
Serves 4
25 Ways to Use Mason Jars in Your Outdoor Entertaining
From cooking to decorating, here are some of our favourite ways to use Mason jars of all shapes, sizes, and colours.
6 Secrets to Making Perfect Lemonade
Read on to learn a few of our secrets, from reducing the sugar to the best add-ins, for making perfect lemonade this summer.
Baby Sprinkle 101
What’s the difference between a baby shower and a baby sprinkle? Should you bring a gift to a sprinkle? Our party planning expert lays down the 411 on this emerging trend.
Chocolate-Dipped Ice Cream Cones
Bring the ice cream parlour home and learn how to make malt shoppe-calibre chocolate-dipped ice cream cones yourself.
Family Breakfast: Spicy Eggs Baked in a Baguette
Made with sausage, pickled jalapeño peppers, and gooey aged cheddar cheese, this breakfast dish is guaranteed to please your favourite Dad come Father’s Day morning.
Everything You Need to Know about Strawberries
Our best strawberry cooking and storing tips, plus our all-time favourite recipes for summer’s best berry.
The Family Calendar Cookbook
Our food editor Jan reviews The Family Calendar Cookbook by Kelsey Banfield, a roster of recipes for every family occasion.