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.
5 Ways to Serve Cucumber Cups This Summer
Cucumber cups are a quick and easy vessel to use for an array of tasty bite-sized foods.
The Easiest Dinner Party Dessert to Serve This Summer
Would you be bold enough to serve this simple dessert?
Do Your Children Celebrate Their Half-Birthday?
Celebrating half-birthdays has become popular with many families. Have you jumped on the bandwagon?
What Would You Do? Buying Birthday Presents for Twins
Should party guests be expected to decide on their own how to handle buying gifts for a twin birthday party?
How to Remove Cherry Pits without Using a Cherry Pitter
Jan shares a trick for removing cherry pits—no cherry pitter needed.
Partying with Kids: Owen and Jack’s Race Car Party
Check out this real life race car birthday party thrown by a featured SavvyMom reader.
Bacon, Cheddar and Jalapeno Biscuits
Makes 12
Celebrate Dad’s Day with Bacon, Cheddar and Jalapeno Biscuits
For Father’s Day, present these biscuits, sliced and stuffed with a fried egg and drizzle of hot sauce.