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.
7 Summer Toddler Meals
The markets are full to the brim with corn, zucchinis, and ruby red tomatoes that taste like summer itself. Here’s how to incorporate these fresh veggies into your toddler’s meals.
Watermelon Pizza
The tastiest—and most fun to make—dessert the kids will try all summer: watermelon pizza.
How to Easily Cut Corn Kernels from the Cob—Plus a Recipe for Simple Corn Chowder
How to make a simple and seasonal corn chowder—plus a trick for cutting the kernels from the cob.
Chocolate Covered Cherries: Three Ways
Serve chocolate covered cherries on a cheese plate, alone, or with small bowls of vanilla ice cream for a decadent yet simple summer dessert.
3 Classic Outdoor Games to Play This Summer
Backyard games are the best way to have fun with a group of kids hanging out together during the summer. These classic outdoor games are guaranteed to produce lots of laughter and fun.
5 Berrylicious Desserts for Summer
The markets are currently bursting with berries, and we’re putting the spotlight on our five most berrylicious recipes of all time.
Melon, Mozzarella and Prosciutto Skewers
Three simple ingredients can be slipped onto a wooden stick, seasoned with a touch of fresh ground pepper, and presto! You’re done! These can also be made a few hours in advance and kept in the fridge until needed (just bring to room temperature at least 30 minutes before serving for maximum flavour).
Easy Summer Entertaining: Melon, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Skewers
One of our favourite summer appetizers is this melon, mozzarella and prosciutto skewer. Three simple ingredients can be slipped onto a wooden stick, seasoned with a touch of fresh ground pepper, and passed around to guests in less time than it would take to run to the store to purchase a store-bought snack.