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.
7 Interesting Birthday Traditions from Around the World
Be inspired by traditions from around the globe. Here’s some fascinating facts about how birthdays are celebrated around the world.
How to Create a Build-Your-Own-Sandwich Bar for a Crowd
Need to feed a large crowd? A DIY sandwich bar is a surefire way to please everyone at your next gathering or party.
7 Brilliant Hacks to Bump Up Your Boxed Cake Mix
Seven simple things you can do to make your boxed cake mix birthday cake taste like it came from an artisan bakery.
3 Fall-Inspired Birthday Party Ideas
These fall-inspired birthday party ideas are as sweet as they are simple… Happy birthday!!
Back-to-School Breakfast Crisp
When making dessert I realized the ingredients weren’t all that different than those in our favourite pancake mix. So why not make a breakfast crisp?
Easy Homemade Applesauce
Once autumn rolls around, I love to spend some time in the kitchen making this easy homemade applesauce for the cool months.
Yummy and Easy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latté Recipe
Show off your barista skills and impress your guests with your own homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte. This recipe will spoil you for the rest.
Easy Toddler Party Theme: Colour, Colour, and More Colour
When celebrating my toddler’s birthday, my plan was to make this (and every!) toddler party as simple as possible.
The 10-Day Back-to-School Lunch Meal Plan
Ease into your back-to-school routine with our 10-day school lunch meal plan, complete with recipes. Mix and match the days for your kids’ preferences.
50+ Back to School Lunch Ideas and Recipes (Plus, 10 Bonus Lunch-Making Tips)
These lunch ideas for kids will help you get through the school year and keep the kids feeling full and healthy.