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In this issue

PREHEАT THE OVEN
Our 2025 holiday cookies are here!

SHOP CANADA
42 homegrown gifts you'll feel great about giving

JOIN THЕ JOY RIDE
Our favourite Canadians share their happiest moments 'of the year

Snow Suit

Meet a ceramist who puts a festive spin on her signature monochrome palette.

1 mins

Read the Room

Everyone on your list wants the same thing this season: permission to get lost in a great book. These 10 recent releases—which run the gamut from buzzy memoirs to gorgeous cookbooks to singular works on identity—provide just that.

3 mins

Crème de la Crème

Seven Canadian-made cream liqueurs to give this season (or just savour yourself).

1 mins

Let The Island Heal You

At just 168 square kilometres, St. Kitts may be small, but it offers a refreshingly expansive experience for travellers seeking equal parts adventure and restoration.

2 mins

Do You Need to Take a Multivitamin?

I'M A MULTIVITAMIN skeptic who has reported on women's health for more than two decades, but even I occasionally fall prey to a buzzy headline. Most recently, an article about the relationship between multivitamins and cognitive health sent me straight to the supplements aisle. But before I spent $20 on something I wasn't sure I needed, I decided to ask a few experts for their advice. Here's what they told me.

2 mins

Is the Oura Ring Worth It?

The sleek health tracker is suddenly everywhere. Here's what you need to know.

3 mins

Why La Malbaie in Charlevoix Should Be Your Next Family Destination

Enjoy the natural winter beauty and cozy charms of this Quebec region

2 mins

BREAKING THE BIAS: Why Women Should Stop Blaming Themselves for Obesity

Debunking common myths and societal biases to uncover the true nature of obesity and why medical support is vital

3 mins

Copenhagen

A joy-sparking guide to the happiest city in the world.

4 mins

A Clean Break

I thought my relationship with my father was over. But cutting off a toxic family member, as I discovered, doesn't have to be all or nothing.

5 mins

Table for One

I've built up my moxie from years of dining solo. It's a practice I suggest everyone get comfortable with—you never know when hunger will strike.

4 mins

The Great Canadian Cookie Road Trip

The flavours of Nanaimo Bar, Prairie Flapper Pie and yup, even East Coast Moon Mist ice cream, show up in nutty sablés, tender dacquoise and crunchy shortbread. Your cookie platter will be a riot of texture and colour—and a bite-sized tour of the country's most celebrated desserts.

8 mins

Feliz Navidad!

Spending Christmas with family in Western Mexico while I was growing up was identity-forming for me. I loved the colours, the flavours and the way everyone in the neighbourhood seemed to take nochebuena (Christmas Eve) festivities more seriously than December 25 itself. It’s hard to recreate the experience for my own kids, who have never spent a holiday abroad—but cooking from those memories gets me pretty close.

6 mins

A Good Nosh

Put together a classic Hanukkah brunch with this guide from the owners of the always-bustling Arthurs Nosh Bar in Montreal.

5 mins

Your Winter Wellness Guide to Better Sleep

Sleep deeper, ease stress and feel more grounded this season with a few easy lifestyle shifts.

2 mins

Cookies for All

How to host a holiday swap in the age of food allergies.

2 mins

Nice Spice

Sharp, citrusy and shelf-stable, sumac adds a pleasantly sour pop to marinades, salads, drinks and more.

2 mins

Liquid Gold

The always-cool appeal of icewine.

2 mins

The Science of Eggnog

There's something deeply satisfying about the ritual of making eggnog from scratch. It's creamy and rich, with just the right amount of spice and a silky texture that puts the carton stuff to shame. Whether you spike it or not, it's a cozy classic worth slowing down for. But behind that smooth sip is a bit of kitchen science. Eggnog is essentially a stirred custard, and getting it right depends on understanding a few simple—but important—concepts.

2 mins