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 Get Your Kids to Try New Vegetables
Have your kids put a ban on broccoli? Read on for some tips for getting kids to try new vegetables.
3 Easy Christmas Dinner Side Dish Ideas
The key to family-friendly side dishes is fuss-free flavour. We recommend these 3 easy side dishes to serve with your holiday dinner. Find out more.
How to Make the Magic of Christmas Morning Last Longer
We’ve come up with a few ways to make the magic of Christmas morning last a little bit longer. Do you have any to add?
Fun Christmas Morning Menu Idea: Build-Your-Own Breakfast Bar
Instead of stressing about what to serve on Christmas morning, take the guesswork and the pressure off yourself and set up a DIY breakfast bar.
Eco-Friendly (Glitter-Free) Magic Reindeer Food Recipe
Those hard working reindeer deserve a snack of their own on Christmas Eve, don’t you think? Here’s how to whip up a batch of reindeer food.
The Holiday Baking Essentials Checklist
Get organized for the holiday baking extravaganza with this handy list of essential ingredients.
6 Quick & Easy Dinner Ideas for the Busy Holiday Season
So egg nog and broken cookies might not make the most balanced dinner. Check out these 6 quick and easy dinner ideas for the extra-busy holiday season.
Cauliflower and Potato Latkes Recipe
Latkes are simple to make in their most basic form. But, like all modern cooks, I’ve jazzed up this latkes recipe a bit by adding cauliflower.
Chocolate Pretzel Christmas Trees
These easy, no-bake, Chocolate Pretzel Christmas Trees are an excellent holiday treat on their own or are perfect as a festive cake or cupcake topper that is as yummy as it is cute.
Simple Chocolate Yule Log
Although I kept my version of a Yule Log very simple in its decorations, for the holidays I plan on adding some fresh greenery and berries to the cake plate.