I’ve always been interested in the way that smell is tied to memory. Whether you catch a whiff of a perfume on a bus and remember your first love or the scent of your grandmother’s go-to pasta dish is in the air at a restaurant, a smell can spark memories that have long been collecting dust in the back corners of your brain. Read more...
I’ve loved cooking since I was a child. I remember growing up and begging my parents to sign me up for cooking classes by day and scrawling down my mom’s favourite recipes in my journal by night. Food has always held a special place in my heart, and I treasure cooking as a form of intimacy and connection with friends, family and loved ones. But when I was a teenager I was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa, which really complicated my relationship not only with eating, but with the entire process of preparing, cooking and serving food. Read more...
If you’re looking to book your next trip, look no further. The Condé Nast Traveller global editors have shared The Gold List 2023 – their collection of the best hotels and resorts in the world – and a Canadian lodge has made the cut. Read more...
While many people enjoy eating at a restaurant alone, as a socially anxious person, it’s always been a big fear of mine. This year I’ve been pushing myself to try new things, so in an extremely out of character turn-of-events, I decided to take on the noble task of eating at a restaurant all by myself. Read more...
Are you looking for a new way to ease your menstrual cramps? Well, according to a new study, going vegan may help ease period pain. Read more...
As a resident of Ontario who struggles with an eating disorder (ED), the Healthy Menu Choices Act has been the bane of my existence. The act — which forces restaurants with 20 or more locations in Ontario to openly display calorie counts for items on their menu — was intended to encourage people to make healthier decisions about what they eat and feed their families, but for people who have struggled with mental illnesses like Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder, constantly being faced with calorie counts can be detrimental to your health. Read more...
