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.
When is It Done?
Now that grilling season is officially upon us, it’s important to know how to cook our meats properly. Did you…
Frittatas for All Occasions
As an event planner, I’m often asked what kind of foods to make in advance for easy serving at parties.…
Making Turnovers
When making turnovers, one of the biggest decisions we need to make is what kind of pastry to use. Homemade…
Saving Your Strawberries
Sometime in the next three or four weeks I’m hoping we’ll be able to load up the car and head…
Veggie Sushi Surprise
My oldest son loves sushi and often requests it for lunch. My youngest son doesn’t feel quite the same way.…
Divine Dipping
I like to dress up ordinary fruit slices with skewers and sprinkles for instant fun. They are great for special…
Open ‘Face’ Breakfast Bagels
No matter what age my kids are, they still love when I make fun food for them. Anything that looks…
Farmers’ Markets with Kids: 4 Tips
Most city farmers’ markets will be open this weekend, if they aren’t already. I, for one am excited and ready…
Parisian Platter Lunch
I used to live in France. Next to meeting and marrying my husband, and having my two boys, it was…
A Village of Cooks
We all know it takes an army of people to help raise our children. But did you know it also…