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.
Tomato Alphabet Soup
Serves 3-4
Pumpkin and Apple Soup
Serves 4 – 6
“Kick the Can” Ice Cream
Makes 2 Cups Ingredients 2 cups half & half cream ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp sugar 1 ½ tsp vanilla…
Baked Shrimp in Tomato Feta Sauce
This post is brought to you by Hunt’s Heirloom Tomatoes but the images and opinions are our own.
Pulled Pork Pita
Serves 2 hungry toddlers
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