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.

Sweet and Savoury Zucchini Breads

By Jan Scott / August 25, 2011

If your garden is home to a zucchini plant, it’s no doubt taking up prime real estate by now. If…

Peachy Panzanella

By Jan Scott / August 23, 2011

Traditionally made from stale bread and garden fresh tomatoes, panzanella is an easy Italian salad. I’ve seen variations made with…

Grilled Cherry Tomato Pizza

By Jan Scott / August 18, 2011

Serves 2 toddlers

Krazy for Kebobs

By Jan Scott / August 18, 2011

The very best thing about this breakfast (besides the fact that it’s delicious and versatile, allowing you to change up…

Terrific Taco Salad

By Jan Scott / August 15, 2011

I love getting my kids in the kitchen with me whenever I can and taco salad is one dish that…

Cornbread Crazy

By Jan Scott / August 8, 2011

This month, two of my favourite reads from the past few years are being made into movies: One Day and…

Back-to-School: Knife Skills

By Jan Scott / August 8, 2011

Seeing that back-to-school is starting to seep into our minds these days, I thought it would be fun to do…

Meal Deal-Breakers

By Jan Scott / August 5, 2011

101 Cookbooks was the first food blog I ever read. I’m not sure how I came across it, but I…

Summer Smoothies

By Jan Scott / August 2, 2011

Summer smoothies have as many flavour combinations as Lady Gaga does new outfits. In other words, the variations are endless.…

5 Ways to Eat Leftover Chicken for Lunch

By Jan Scott / July 26, 2011

As previously mentioned, I almost always try to grill more meat than what’s needed for an average family dinner. Leftovers…