Jan Scott

Jan Scott Food Editor at SavvyMom
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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.

14 Ideas for Toddler Meals

By Jan Scott / February 1, 2013

Stumped on what to make for your toddler? We have 15 meal solutions.

Savvy Super Bowl Snacks

By Jan Scott / January 29, 2013

What’s on your game day menu? Everything you need is listed here.

Recipe Referencing

By Jan Scott / January 25, 2013

Jan shares a brilliant tip for recipe ingredient shopping and organization.

Busy-Day Chocolate Cake

By Jan Scott / January 23, 2013

This flavourful, moist and simple-to-make cake is perfect for a weekend dessert, playdate or classroom party.

chia chicken strips for toddlers

Chia Chicken Strips

By Jan Scott / January 16, 2013

Jan shares a recipe for a homemade version of a favourite kid food.

Lemon Roasted Chicken Thighs with Dilled Orzo

By Jan Scott / January 14, 2013

Serves 4

For the Lunch Box: Citrus, Poppy Seed & Cornmeal Mini Muffins

By Jan Scott / January 11, 2013

A citrus-infused snack for the school lunch box.

Citrus, Poppy Seed and Cornmeal Mini Muffins

By Jan Scott / January 10, 2013

Makes 36 mini muffins

Lack of High Chairs Cooks Up a Food Fight

By Jan Scott / January 9, 2013

Earls Restaurants recently came under fire after a customer, a local mom who was dining there with her family, posted a comment on their Facebook page.

New Year, New Pantry: 7 Things to Stock Up on This January

By Jan Scott / January 4, 2013

Jan shares her must-have pantry items that she’s stocking up on this month.