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.
Make-Ahead Sticky Cinnamon Rolls
Prep these make-ahead cinnamon buns now and freeze in order to have the breakfast of your dreams Christmas morning—without sacrificing sleep.
Pumpkin and Dried Cranberry Granola
Makes 3 ½ cups
Our Favourite Holiday Treat: Peanut Butter Balls
Nothing tastes like Christmas quite like peanut butter balls. Our food editor shares her not-so-secret-anymore family recipe.
The Easiest Holiday Party You Can Host
A holiday open house is an ideal way to open your home to friends and family during the holidays. It’s casual, warm, and keeps the focus on your friends and family. Here’s how to throw one of these gatherings.
Show Us Your Christmas: the SavvyMom December Photo-a-Day Challenge
This December, we’d love to invite you to take part in our December photo-a-day challenge. Follow the daily prompt words above to create a simple digital photo, then share it on Instagram and tag your pictures with #SMphotoaday so that we can keep up with what our readers are making, baking, eating, and celebrating through the month of December.
The Hottest Cookbooks for Everyone on Your List
The SavvyMom 2014 Cookbook Gift Guide has a cookbook for every kind of chef—from novice to expert—on your list.
30 Minute Winter Meals: Pasta with Sausage, Leeks, Peas and Butternut Squash Sauce
This simple, seasonal recipe for pasta with sausage, leeks, peas and butternut squash sauce will have you putting dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes.
16 Fall-Inspired Toddler Meals to Serve this Season
Looking for some fresh meal ideas for your favourite tyke? Here are our new favourite 16 toddler meals for winter.
How to Throw a ‘Stache Bash This Movember
It’s Movember, and men everywhere are sporting scruff to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer. Here’s how to throw a rockin’ Movember-themed ‘stash bash.
Chili Cheese Popcorn
Makes approx. 10 cups