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.
Green Eggs and Ham Nests
Adapted from How to Feed a Family
Serves 4
Green Garden Pizza
Serves 4-6
Big Book of Kids’ Birthday Cakes
The newly published Big Book of Kids’ Birthday Cakes is the only book you’ll ever need to get your through the birthday cake-making days of parenthood.
How to Use Google’s Nutrition Comparison Tool
Here’s a hidden secret of the Internet: at the end of 2013 Google quietly launched their nutrition comparison tool. To use this clever web-based tool, simply type the word ‘compare’ into the Google search bar, followed by two types of food.
6 Ways to Make Your Next Event a Green Success
International Earth Day is Tuesday, April 22, 2014. Here is a list of my favourite eco-friendly entertaining tips with hopes of inspiring you to stay green when planning your spring soirees this season.
Warm Maple Milk
Infusing maple syrup into steamed milk adds a subtle sweetness that makes the warm beverage feel like a decadent treat. Despite slightly warmer days, these early spring evenings are still cool, so we’re drinking this lighter, comforting concoction.
Starting from Scratch
This non-fiction food book—it’s not a cookbook, but a book about food!—teaches kids (and maybe even some adults) how food works, why it works, and what you need in order to have fun in the kitchen. It’s unlike anything we’ve read before.
The Princess and Pirate Party
Princess and pirate themed-parties used to be two separate events, but a merger of the two has proved to be one of the most popular party plans to hit Pinterest in ages.
Roasted Broccoli and Sausage Calzones
Feeds 4-6