THE NICE LIST

Chatelaine has featured cookies in its pages every December since 1928. That's almost a century of shortbread, bars, macaroons, gingersnaps, biscotti and so much more. We pored over every winter issue from the past 95 years to find our 10 all-time favourites-and added a new recipe to the mix, too.

A Little Chill

This festive cheesecake for a crowd has all the flavours of the classic holiday candy and is sweetened almost entirely with white chocolate. If you can get hold of peppermint oil, it will give an even more

The Science of Vinaigrettes

EVERY DAY AROUND 1 P.M., my stomach rumbles, reminding me to snap shut my laptop and shuffle to the kitchen to build my hearty lunch salad: leafy greens and toppings of different textures piled high with some protein.

Four Years on Ozempie

Doctors promised me the injectable medication would stabilize my diabetes and even help me lose weight. Today, I'm still suffering the consequences

THE GAME CHANGER

Carly Fennell is slowly making NFL football a safer game-one tackle at a time

The Healing Power of Bagel and Schmear

When my dad was diagnosed with lymphoma last year, I turned to the Jewish tradition of appetizing foods for comfort.

My Sister Is My Soulmate

After decades of thinking I needed to find The One, I realized I've known her my entire life

Decorate Your Mantel

A prop stylist's tricks for bringing festive cheer to your fireplace

Do Hangover Cures Really Work?

'TIS THE SEASON to be merry at least until the next morning. Hangovers, the after-effect of a night of heavy drinking, are so common and bothersome that there's an endless list of cures that people swear by.

Fringe Festival

We tried on countless mascaras at every price point to find the absolute best for fluttery lashes

SHE'S ALL THAT

Meet a fashion entrepreneur whose wardrobe is as varied as her resumé

THE HEALING POWER OF AVENE

Get to know Avène, a French skincare brand with a very special ingredient that has legendary restorative properties: mineral-rich thermal water

Inside Canada's Growing Islamophobia Problem

People hold an anti-racism banner with photos of the six victims of the Sainte-Foy, Que., mosque shooting one year after the attack on the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City. The banner reads: \"Together against hate and racism.\"

Feeling Stuck? Ready to Take a Leap?

A LIFE COACH COULD HELP. HERE'S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

THE CONVERSATION BIG ISSUES. INSPIRING STORIES. LET'S GET INTO IT

Step inside a maximalist Halifax apartment filled with art, colour and pattern

Can Olivia Chow Fix Toronto?

After nearly four decades in politics and two runs for mayor, the 66-year-old is now leading a city in dire need of help. Her approach? A stubborn yet earnest optimism and a zeal for working with Torontonians

Grape Expectations

Newsflash: Gewürztraminer is not the best-or only-wine pairing for \"Asian\" cuisine

Flaming Out

Love candles but not the accompanying air pollution? Consider a candle warmer

SHE DID NOTHING WRONG. SHE WAS ARRESTED ANYWAY

In 2020, Breeanna Bascombe was detained on a murder-related charge. She was released, but her life will never be the same

Memory: Is There an App for That?

Why you should exercise caution with brain games on your phone

A Family Affair?

If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s, it’s easy to assume you'll eventually get it too. But that’s truly not the case

I Quit My Job to Make Bannock

Six years later, I've experienced great success—and I’ve also realized the importance of bringing our culture back to our people

CHANTAL KREVIAZUK IS DOING THE WORK

The singer is in it for the long haul—in her music, her philanthropy and her marriage

AT HOME with Nani

I never imagined I'd have an 85-yearold roommate well into adulthood. But living with my grandmother has been a lesson in patience, humility and matriarchal love

A Naturally Sweet Way to Rehydrate?

In search of a less cloying alternative to my go-to sports drink, took maple water for a spin

How Much Water Do You Really Need to Drink Every Day?

YOU MIGHT HAVE seen an uptick in the number of giant water jugs being toted around the office or gym lately and wondered, “Should I be doing that?” The answer is: not necessarily, though anything that gets you into a solid hydration habit is a win