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Fashion &
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Life &
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17 AT FIRST BLUSH 38 SERENITY NOW
Tips for a rosy glow Positive perspectives
on navigating midlife
20 ASK AN EXPERT
Solutions for dry skin, 40 MONEY TALKS
how to wear white in Five financial resolutions
winter and more for the new year

22 SPOTLIGHT 42 COME ON, GET HAPPY!

Four ways to style a Finding happiness in
turtleneck sweater your life

24 PROFILE 46 AS IT HAPPENED
Julianne Moore talks We talk to award-winning
beauty, parenting and the documentarian, journalist
kinship among redheads and radio host Carol Off
about her incredible career
26 WARMING TREND
Brave the elements in 50 BOOK CLUB
stylish footwear chosen Bibliophiles, get ready
for Canadian winters to binge-read these
new releases
28 COLD PLAY
Six cozy pieces to
wear all season

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Health &
Fitness Cook & Eat
57 ASK AN EXPERT 78 SECRETS FROM THE TEST KITCHEN
Doctors’ advice on Chicken-preparation tips
common sexual and straight from the butcher
mental health concerns
80 QUICK & EASY
58 SUPERFOOD Classic family comfort
Ginger is beneficial for so foods get a modern
much more than your gut makeover

60 HOW TO BE HEALTHY AT 86 BIG BATCH

EVERY AGE Soy-glazed meatballs
Decade-by-decade in three simple recipes
medical checklists for
every stage of your life 92 MORE THAN CHICKEN SOUP
FOR THE SOUL
Perfect poultry starts

Home & with the right cut

86 Garden 98 CHOCOLATE DREAMS

Pots de crème, sandwich
cookies and a Bundt cake
66 ASK AN EXPERT rich with cocoa flavour
How to choose toss
cushions with confidence 106 LAST BITE
Better-for-you Chewy
68 STYLE TO STEAL Pecan Treats
Lift this classic worldly
look for your own home

70 CRAFTS
Your next DIY: a matte
glass vase with tree-
bark detailing

72 HEAT PAD
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cozy and contemporary
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real life made simple

Canadian HOW TO
MAKE
2018
YOUR
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BIG BATCH
MEATBALLS
TOMATO SOUP
& SAMMIES
TUNA
CASSEROLE
RUSTIC
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WE LOVE
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COOKIES + MORE

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10 REAL LIFE MADE SIMPLE FOOD STYLING, CLAIRE STUBBS
14 COOK THE COVER PROP STYLING, THE PROPS

105 RECIPE INDEX

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deliciousness.” Show me one person who can
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and who can limit themselves
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—Carol, Havelock, Ont. —Cathy, Lower Sackville, N.S.

Erin McLaughlin cl.readers@tva.ca

@erinmclaughlin1 For our Maple Butter Tarts recipe, go to

instagram.com/erin.mclaughlin1 canadianliving.com/mapletarts.

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real life made simple

14 this month
tricks, tips and
ideas we love
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1
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2 Head Honchos
The tuque will always dominate
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gaining momentum. Adding this
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sophisticated topper to a casual

outfit instantly elevates your
ensemble. It’s all about styling
with a high-low balance, so try
a cashmere turtleneck and dark
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suede ankle boot, or a denim
jacket slung over a maxi dress.
Pulling off a statement hat should
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in a Dutch oven. COCOTTE,

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3Gourmet Glossary
A Dutch oven is a heavy pot made of cast iron or enamelled cast iron
Edit or’s pick: Calm Down with a tightly fitting lid to lock in moisture and flavour. First used in
Aromatherapy Spray America’s Pennsylvania Dutch colonies in the 1700s, this is the
original slow cooker, and since it’s able to move easily from

4
stove to oven to table, it’s your kitchen’s best friend
for braising, stewing, frying and making soups.

DEEP BREATHING
Rocky Mountain Soap Co made “January, month of
its name on—what else?—soap, empty pockets!…Let us
but this Canadian brand has
expanded to skin care, hair care endure this evil month,
and, most recently, wellness. anxious as a theatrical
Pick up one of the new wellness
producer’s forehead.”
sprays for a dose of fragrant
healing. Our favourite is the —Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
Calm Down Aromatherapy
Spray, made to ease stress with
rosemary and lavender, but
other options include Cool Off
Aromatherapy Spray (for fresh-
ening), Just Breathe Spray (for
ROCKY MOUNTAIN purifying air) and Serenity Spray
SOAP CO Wellness (for grounding and soothing).
Sprays, $18 each,
rockymountainsoap.com.

5 GARDEN STATE
Garden lovers know it’s never too early
to start planning your patch of Mother
6 Bed
Buddy
Snow days just got even
better. Endy, Canada’s
leading direct-to-consumer
Nature’s bounty, and Canadian author mattress company, has
Niki Jabbour’s latest, Veggie Garden Remix, recently launched a line of
is the perfect primer for the upcoming 480-thread-count cotton
sheets that offer super
growing season. Showcasing more than
softness and comfort for
200 new plant varieties to tempt the chilly days.
tastebuds, the book, in stores Feb. 6, is BEDDING, $120 to $180, endy.com.
required reading for those with a green
thumb—and those who love to eat.
NIKI JABBOUR’S VEGGIE GARDEN REMIX
(Storey Publishing) by Niki Jabbour, $30.
 7 FRESH START
Ring in the new year by getting
rid of the old—as in, the expired
beauty products you’ve been
holding on to. Streamline your
stash by assessing which things
you really use, which are older
than you can remember and
which unused items you can

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donate. For our complete guide
to decluttering your cosmetics Easy
drawer, go to canadianliving.com/
streamlineyourbeauty.
Money
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money to family and friends by
BLUE CHEESE topping up a TFSA or RRSP or
COLESLAW setting up an RESP.
Hearty family favourites such as
soups and stews are best eaten
with a bit of crunch on the side.
Enter our Blue Cheese Coleslaw,
@annebujo
the ideal accompaniment to, well,
almost everything in your winter
recipe repertoire.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
HANDS-ON TIME 10 MINUTES
STANDING TIME 20 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 30 MINUTES

½ cup light mayonnaise

40 g blue cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp water PHOTOGRAPHY, ISTOCKPHOTO (MAKEUP); MAYA VISNYEI (COLESLAW)
½ tsp pepper
quarter head each red and green
cabbage, thinly sliced
(about 6 cups total)
In bowl, stir together mayonnaise,
blue cheese, vinegar, mustard,
water and pepper.
10 TAKING
NOTES
We’ve come a long, long way from the
Place cabbage in large bowl; days of the Filofax. The latest craze to
scrape mayonnaise mixture over keep us on trend and on track is bullet
top. Stir until combined; let stand journaling. A hybrid between a diary and
for 20 minutes before serving.
a planner, these inventive mind maps let
PER SERVING about 155 cal, 4 g pro, 13 g total fat
(4 g sat. fat), 7 g carb (1 g dietary fibre, 4 g sugar),
us express goals and dreams alongside
18 mg chol, 402 mg sodium, 201 mg potassium. % RDI: our mundane reminders and to-dos,
9% calcium, 4% iron, 4% vit A, 50% vit C, 12% folate.
and they’re as creative and individual
as each person who keeps one.

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 11
HIBERNATION NATION
Snuggly flannel sheets help achieve the
extra warm and fuzzies that are so
needed during these long, dark months,
but nothing gets the job done like a
dedicated duvet for cooler weather. Opt
for 100 percent down, ideally sourced
from Canadian geese, and pay attention Sticky B
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l Apple
Carame c a n a d ia n
to its “loft,” or “fill power”—the number isslittle
@littlesw
of cubic inches filled by an ounce of
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down. A higher fill count (600 or more)

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Share your CL creations with
us on Instagram! If you’ve made
one of our recipes, take a snap
and tag us with #CLgetcooking.

13 Winter Wonderlands
Here’s how Canadians are celebrating in the snow from coast to coast.

1 Jasper in January, Winterlude, Ottawa

Jasper, Alta. Feb. 2 to 19
Jan. 11 to 28 Skating the Rideau Canal
Dogsledding, sleigh rides, alongside thousands of

a night market, live music,
wine tastings and the ulti-
mate chili cook-off—need
we say more?
1 Fredericton Frostival,
2 Fredericton
Jan. 18 to Feb. 4
This cultural jamboree is
jam-packed with more than
100 events—spanning live
music to storytelling to
sports and more—over
three weekends.
Carnaval de Québec,
3 filming, the motel was used as a
Quebec City
Jan. 26 to Feb. 11
A tradition that began in
1894, this beloved family
carnival is the best place
to meet one of Canada’s
oldest and most-lauded
celebrities, Bonhomme.
compatriots is a Canadian
rite of passage that’s made
even better when capped
off with the International
Ice-Carving Competition.
2 Yukon Sourdough
Rendezvous, Whitehorse
Feb. 16 to 25
Testing mettle since 1945,
this fête features canoe
racing, axe throwing, log
tossing, beard growing,
chainsaw wielding…and
a pet parade.
3 Festival du Voyageur,
Winnipeg
Feb. 17 to 26
Western Canada’s largest
winter festival celebrating
Voyageur, Métis and First
Nations histories boasts 10
days of family-friendly fun.
14
PADDLE PUSHERS
Are you as deep into Schitt’s Creek
as we are? In honour of its fourth
season, starting Jan. 9, here are four
fun facts about the CBC sitcom.
1. The Schitt’s Creek local brew is
called Man’s Best Beer and includes
a rendering of Daniel Levy’s (who
plays David Rose) own dog,
Redmond, on the label.
2. When Schitt’s Creek wasn’t
residence for a basketball team.
3. Noah Reid, who plays David’s
love interest Patrick, is not only an
actor but a musician who released
his debut album, Songs From a
Broken Chair, in 2016.
4. Season 4’s 11th episode will
mark the show’s 50th episode.
cover recipe

COOK THE COVER

speedy beef
Stroganoff
Our tender beef
Stroganoff can be
made in less time
but with just as
much flavour as
the classic Russian
version. Seared
steak, folded in
near the end, is
our sneaky cheat.

RECIPES THE TEST KITCHEN

PHOTOGRAPHY MAYA VISNYEI
FOOD STYLING CLAIRE STUBBS
PROP STYLING THE PROPS

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DECEMBER 2017 2018
 A tart slaw cuts
the richness of this
creamy Stroganoff.

TEST
KITCHEN
MAKE-AHEAD
You can refrigerate the
coleslaw, covered, for
up to three days.

RED CABBAGE &

CARAWAY COLESLAW
MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS
HANDS-ON TIME 10 MINUTES
SPEEDY BEEF TOTAL TIME 15 MINUTES
STROGANOFF ⅓ cup olive oil
cook beef, stirring frequently, until
MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS 1½ tsp caraway seeds
HANDS-ON TIME 40 MINUTES browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to
TOTAL TIME 45 MINUTES 1 clove garlic, finely grated or pressed
bowl; set aside.
2 tbsp cider vinegar
450 g top sirloin grilling steak, In same pan, melt butter over medium
½ tsp lemon zest
cut in ¼-inch thick slices heat; cook mushrooms, garlic powder
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp each salt and pepper and remaining salt and pepper, stirring
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp olive oil frequently, until mushrooms are browned,
4 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
1 tbsp unsalted butter 8 to 10 minutes. Add red onion and thyme;
1 small bulb fennel, trimmed,
2 pkg (each 227 g) button mushrooms, cook, stirring, for 1 minute. halved and thinly sliced
quartered In bowl, whisk together broth, mustard ¼ cup chopped fresh dill (optional)
1 tsp garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce; pour into pan. ½ tsp salt
half red onion, thinly sliced Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
1½ tsp dried thyme In small bowl, whisk cornstarch with water; In small nonstick skillet, heat oil over
2 cups sodium-reduced beef broth stir into pan. Cook, stirring often, until medium heat until hot, about 1 minute;
1 tbsp Dijon mustard slightly thickened, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove cook caraway seeds, stirring frequently,
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce from heat; stir in sour cream. until toasted, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
2 tbsp cornstarch Meanwhile, in large saucepan of boiling Remove from heat; stir in garlic.
2 tbsp water water, cook noodles according to package Scrape into large bowl; let cool.
½ cup sour cream directions; drain. Whisk in vinegar, lemon zest, lemon
1 pkg (340 g) broad egg noodles Fold beef and parsley into sour cream juice and mustard. Add cabbage, fennel,
½ cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley mixture; serve over noodles. dill (if using) and salt; toss to mix.
PER EACH OF 6 SERVINGS about 326 cal, 21 g pro, 10 g total fat PER EACH OF 6 SERVINGS about 143 cal, 2 g pro, 12 g total fat
Sprinkle beef with ½ tsp each of the salt
(4 g sat. fat), 38 g carb (3 g dietary fibre, 3 g sugar), 70 mg chol, (2 g sat. fat), 8 g carb (3 g dietary fibre, 5 g sugar), 0 mg chol,
and pepper. In large nonstick skillet, heat 730 mg sodium, 454 mg potassium. % RDI: 6% calcium, 233 mg sodium, 341 mg potassium. % RDI: 6% calcium, 6% iron,
oil over high heat; working in 2 batches, 29% iron, 5% vit A, 5% vit C, 112% folate. 1% vit A, 75% vit C, 12% folate.
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 look of the
month
YOUTHFUL
GLOWING
BLUSH
“Blush helps bring
warmth to the
face and creates
a healthy look,”
says M.A.C
Cosmetics senior
artist Jane McKay.
Turn the page
for tips on how
to achieve a
radiant glow.
PHOTOGRAPHY, MARIE RAINVILLE. HAIR AND MAKEUP, OLIVIA COLACCI/ORIBE/CHANEL/JUDYINC.COM. JACKET, GAPCANADA.CA

BEAUTY
NOTE
“To brighten
your complexion
even more, pair
your blush with
a warm coral
or pink lipstick,”
says McKay.

fashion & beauty

ask an effortless
expert spotlight profile essentials chic

20 22 24 26 28
FASHION & BEAUTY look of the month TEXT ALEXANDRA DONALDSON

Creams melt
seamlessly into The right flush can brighten dull
skin, giving a skin, create the illusion of cheek-
more natural look. bones and make you look younger.

Much like bronzers,

oranges warm up
your complexion.

Blush Up
Our picks
for the most
flattering hues
and formulas.
(Clockwise from top
left) FENTY BEAUTY PHOTOGRAPHY, GEOFFREY ROSS (PRODUCT); ISTOCKPHOTO (WOMAN)
BY RIHANNA Match
Stix Shimmer Skinstick
in Yacht Lyfe, $31,
sephora. ca. RODIAL
Blusher in South Beach,
$38, beautyboutique.ca.
NARS Liquid Blush in
Torrid, $38, sephora.ca.
NYX Duo Chromatic
Illuminating Powder
in Synthetica, $13,
nyxcosmetics.ca.
RIMMEL LONDON
Kate Sculpting Palette
This two-toned in Golden Bronze, $10,
walmart.ca. STILA Aqua
blush allows you to Glow Watercolor Blush
in Shimmering Lotus,
customize your colour. $34, sephora.ca.
LISE WATIER Glam
Celebration Duo Blush,
$38, lisewatier.com.

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 SHADE DREAM CREAM
FINDER Blush in creamy or liquid form
PICKING A RANDOM will impart the most natural-
HUE WON’T CUT IT IF looking flush and often melts
YOU’RE LOOKING FOR right into the skin for a seamless
A HEALTHY FLUSH.
FIND OUT WHICH
finish. “I especially love cream
COLOUR WILL MAKE blush in the winter and on
YOU GLOW—EVEN dry or dehydrated skin,” says
IN THE DARKEST McKay. It won’t look chalky,
DEPTHS OF WINTER.
like some powders can.
M.A.C COSMETICS Cremeblend Blush,
$27, maccosmetics.ca.

For fair skin THE

SPONGE:
Stipple the
Petal pink is the product onto
most natural choice
for people with
TOOLBOX your cheeks,
alabaster skin. A sponge or your then blend the FINGERS: Using your
HARD CANDY Glow All the finger works best
with creams—just
perimeter so it hand warms up the
Way Blush Crush in Punch,
$7.50, walmart.ca. remember to smile fades naturally. product, making for
to find the apples
of your cheeks.
BEAUTY.BLUSHER,
$22, beautyblender.com. an easier blend.

For olive skin

Those with warmer
complexions should POWDER PLAYER
stick to subtle coral,
soft mauve and “Powder blush is very easy
pale plum. to apply and gives you a
ELIZABETH GRANT Beautiful
much more finished, intentional
Colours Cream Blush in Peach, look,” says McKay. Make sure
$20, elizabethgrant.com.
to apply this type of blush to
moisturized skin and use a light
hand. Powder can be built up
quickly, and an overly saturated
colour can overpower the face.
BURT’S BEES Blush in Shy Pink, $15, burtsbees.ca.

For dark skin

The struggle is real
when you’re searching THE
for a blush that pops ROUNDED
against dark complex- TOOLBOX BRUSH:
FAN DUSTER
ions. Don’t be afraid
of fuchsia, magenta
“I rarely use a It should fit the BRUSH:
and hot pink—as long
big brush when
applying blush,”
apples of your Use it to create a line
as they’re blendable. says McKay. cheeks perfectly. along the cheeks.
URBAN DECAY Afterglow
“I prefer to control M.A.C COSMETICS QUO Fan Brush
8-Hour Powder Blush in where I place 116 Blush Brush, $42, Professional, $20,
Bittersweet, $32, urbandecay.ca. the product.” maccosmetics.ca. shoppersdrugmart.ca.
FASHION & BEAUTY ask an expert

glow getter With Julia McEwen

OUR FASHION &

BEAUTY DIRECTOR
FINDS THE ANSWERS
These expert tips will nourish your skin, introduce you to TO YOUR BEAUTY-
RELATED QUESTIONS.
natural alternatives and help you express your winter style.

Q
I’m wearing a
one-shoulder dress
to a winter wedding.
How should I style
my hair?

Asymmetrical styles
are the curveball
of necklines. Don’t

Q
Steroid cream is the
only thing that helps
my eczema. Is there
anything less harsh to
stop the itching?
According to an interna-
tional study conducted by
La Roche-Posay in 2016,
89 percent of those with
eczema are affected by
overshadow the outfit
by wearing your hair
down; instead, try a
soft, playful bun for
a casual-meets-posh
look. Want to increase
the glam factor? Add
a sparkling hair band
or a glittering comb.
Metal HAIR BAND, $15,
hm.com/ca.

Q
uncontrollable itching.
How do I make BITE BEAUTY Ease the urge to scratch by
The Lip Pencil filling your tub with warm
my go-to bold in 088, $20,
sephora.ca.
(never hot) water and a
lipstick last? few cups of colloidal oat-
meal, a soothing ingredi-
ent—and avoid itch
triggers like wool or prod-
Help your fave colour stay put by ucts with perfumes and
filling in your pucker with a pencil dyes. If the feeling is still
before swiping it on—just be sure NYX Soft strong, try this soothing
that the liner isn’t darker than the Matte Lip stick from La Roche-
Cream Lipstick
lipstick. Or you can swap your in Monte Posay. With just three
PHOTOGRAPHY, ALEX EVANS (PORTRAIT)

Carlo, $9, active ingredients—anti-

go-to for a liquid version, which nyxcosmetics.ca.
bacterial zinc gluconate,
contains more oils and polymers anti-inflammatory
(and less wax) than traditional madecassoside and shea
FASHION
bullet-shaped lip colours; it dries butter (to restore the skin’s
barrier)—relief will come
NOTE
to an opaque finish and has
fast, plus the cream won’t If you’re putting a bit
serious staying power with little
transfer onto clothes. of bling in your hair,
to no transfer—perfect if you skip bold baubles on
LA ROCHE-POSAY Lipikar Stick AP+,
dislike reapplying after eating. $16, laroche-posay.ca. your ears and neck.

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This mask lets you
use dermatologist-
approved light therapy
to soothe inf lamma-
tory acne—at home!
Q
Is there a product
that can treat adult
acne without drying
out my mature skin?
Like most skin disorders
that can flare up, the
solution to adult acne
isn’t just about treating
the breakouts; it’s also
about preventing them.
Enter Neutrogena’s
Light Therapy Acne
PHOTOGRAPHY, GENEVIÈVE CHARBONNEAU (PORTRAIT)
Mask, which you wear
like a pair of glasses
for 10-minute sessions.
The mask emits a pink
glow—a combination
of red light (to reduce
inflammation) and blue
light (to reduce bacteria
on the skin’s surface) for
a tag-team approach to
fighting the condition.
NEUTROGENA Light Therapy Acne
Mask, $50, shoppersdrugmart.ca.
Q
Is there a green cosmetics
line that performs and
doesn’t cost a fortune?
Eco-friendly beauty brand Burt’s
Bees has been around for more than
30 years and attained iconic status
This long-wearing
thanks to its natural lip balms and
mascara is
skin-care products. Not one to hop
on a trend, the company debuted a 100 percent
line of lipsticks in 2016 but waited natural.
to fully enter the cosmetics arena—
until now. After investigating the
acquisition of an existing natural-
makeup line, Abena Antwi, lead
innovation scientist at Burt’s Bees,
says, “We found they weren’t up to
our standards, so we decided to
start from scratch and create our
own.” The collection hits shelves this
month with eight essentials: liquid
foundation, powder foundation,
blush, mascara, eyeshadow, eyeliner,
brow pencil and glossy lipstick.
BURT’S BEES Nourishing Mascara, $14, BURT’S BEES
Goodness Glows Liquid Makeup, $20, and BURT’S BEES
Mattifying Powder Foundation, $18, burtsbees.ca.
The full-coverage formula leaves
skin wit h a radiant finish.
Q
How can I pull off
ivory for dimension.
Then, have some fun
with texture; the over-
an all-white outfit
this season? all effect should be
soft, luxe and airy. If
you’re still struggling
There are few greater
to pull it all together,
sartorial power moves
a simple way to add
than wearing a winter-
separation is with an
white ensemble—and
open-front sleeveless
it’s easier to achieve
waistcoat. Wear with
than you may think.
cream trousers and a
The key is to create
white button-down
clear separation
shirt or satin slipdress.
between each piece.
Don’t stick to the same
shade of white; include Send your beauty questions
to cl.readers@tva.ca.
cream, eggshell and
CANADIAN LIVING JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 | 21
 close knit
FASHION & BEAUTY spotlight

Cozy up with this cold-weather staple: the turtleneck. We’ve got

four ways to make a pretty yet powerful statement. TEXT JULIA MCEWEN

WEEKEND steal
BRUNCH $129
Add a soft focus to
your look with this
faux-fur jacket layered
over the sweater.
JACKET, $129, hm.com/ca.
JEANS, $39, joefresh.com.
RINGS, $65/set of 4,
anntaylor.com. BOOTIES,
$118, loft.com.

SHOPPING DATE
Embrace the ’70s by
teaming up your turtleneck
with an A-line skirt and
knee-high boots.
SKIRT, $70, loft.com. Faux-suede
BOOTS, $130, lechateau.com.
GLASSES, $135, bonlook.com.

THE
PICK
Turtleneck SWEATER,
POWER
LUNCH
$115, anntaylor.com.
The knit sweater helps
balance this elegant
(but fun) tweed skirt.
BAG, $150, winners.ca.

steal SKIRT, $70, loft.com.

SHOES, $80, loft.com.
$ 39
SWANKY
SOIRÉE
Dazzle everyone
in your own subtle
way with delicate
hits of shimmery
accessories.
SHOES, $190, anntaylor.com.

steal
PANTS, $39, joefresh.com.
BROOCH, $65, anntaylor.com.
BAG, $35, hm.com/ca.
$ 70
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FASHION & BEAUTY profile

Julianne
Moore
I’ll cut to the chase: In person, Julianne Moore lives up to her
glowing reputation; talented, smart and grounded are just a few
words that come to mind. I caught up with the Oscar winner
when she was in town for the Toronto International Film Festival,
promoting her part in Suburbicon as well as her role as a
spokesperson for L’Oréal Paris, a major sponsor of the festival.
Upon my arrival at the interview, I was whisked away to a private
room, where Moore darted over to greet me warmly, clad in
a breathtaking silk organza little black Givenchy dress. With
her glossy auburn hair and porcelain skin dusted with freckles,
the 57-year-old is undeniably a natural beauty. Immediately,
I knew this would be more casual conversation and less formal
interview. I talked with Moore about what feminism means to
her, the challenges of raising teenagers (she has two) and her
low-maintenance but clearly very effective beauty regimen.
TEXT JULIA M C EWEN

SCENE-STEALER The Oscar winner is more than just a pretty face—but, of course,
she is that, too. Here are her most iconic movie beauty moments.

This blunt bob is just as severe

as Maude Lebowski in the 1998
cult classic The Big Lebowski.

Moore plays Cathy Whitaker in

the 2002 drama Far From Heaven, In 2009’s A Single Man—visually stunning
where she embodies a glamorous thanks to director Tom Ford—Moore’s
housewife in 1950s Connecticut. character, Charley, wore fab ’60s eyeliner.

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PHOTOGRAPHY, CHRIS JACKSON/GETTY IMAGES (MOORE IN SILVER DRESS); FOCUS FEATURES/PHOTOFEST (FAR FROM HEAVEN); GRAMERCY PICTURES/PHOTOFEST (THE BIG LEBOWSKI); EVERETT COLLECTION/PC (A SINGLE MAN); GETTY IMAGES (MOORE AT THE MET GALA)

Moore at the
2017 Met Gala in
Calvin Klein by

Q
Appointment.

I’ve heard there’s a kinship

among redheads. Is that true?
Redheads always say hello to each other.
I made a friend in my yoga class because she
has red hair. She came into class one time
with her daughter [a redhead] and her son’s
girlfriend, who also has red hair. So there we
were, four people with bright-red hair in a
yoga class. I said, “Who says we’re extinct?”

Q Q
brand that represents
all ethnicities, all cultures Julianne Moore
and all age ranges, which Answers Our
What advice have I think is incredible and Your daughter, Liv Rapid-Fire
you given your kids really unusual. Freundlich, was in Questions
to help them navigate J.Crew’s Fall 2017 1. Lipstick or

their teens?
I always say this about
having kids: You realize
that in every step of
parenting, you’re just
giving them bits of
Q
presentation. How lip gloss?
did that come about? GLOSS, BECAUSE
IT’S SHEER.
There’s a belief that I’m friends with Jenna LANCÔME PARIS
L’Absolu Gloss
fashion and beauty is Lyons [former creative Cream & Sheer in
hollow and even director and president Atelier Parisien,
antifeminist. What’s of J.Crew]; she wanted
$32, lancome.ca.

information to help them people who were different

get to the next stage.
You realize they haven’t
had the life experiences
or development to keep
them in the cogent stage.
It’s challenging, but with
both of mine, I just try to
be there, talk with them,
guide them and give them
as much freedom as they
can handle at the time.
Q
Why is representing a
brand like L’Oréal Paris
important to you?
What I like about L’Oréal
is it’s aspirational and
available to everyone—
it’s easy to acquire and it’s
affordable. And inclusive,
too; it’s a major beauty
your take on women
celebrating style?
It’s not something
I think is antifeminist
at all. I think feminism
is treating each gender
equally—being paid
the same and being
treated the same. It’s
not how you decorate
yourself. No one has
to dress up, but we
do! Is it societal? Well,
I think we’re compelled
to decorate ourselves
and our environments
because we enjoy it.
Also, there’s obviously
some kind of biological
narrative to it; it’s a kind
of communication to
one another. It’s a way
we signify who we
are or what we like or
where we’re from.
ages and who did different
things for a living to
model. Liv was cast as the
“young teenager” and was
thrilled to do it! It allowed
Liv to have a great
professional experience
at the age of 14. I wanted
that for her, to feel that
sense of agency.
Liv Freundlich
modelling for
J.C rew’s
Fall 2017
collection.
2. Coffee or
cocktails?
WELL, COME ON—I LIKE
THEM BOTH!
3. Smoky eye
or red lip?
I’D GO WITH THE EYE.
I HAVE THIN LIPS.
L’ORÉAL PARIS Voluminous
Superstar XFiber Mascara,
$15, lorealparis.ca.
4. Serum or oil?
OIL. I LIKE L’ORÉAL’S AGE
PERFECT CELL RENEWAL.
L’ORÉAL PARIS Age Perfect
Cell Renewal Facial Oil,
$36, lorealparis.ca.
5. Yoga or running?
ASHTANGA YOGA IS
MY FAVOURITE. I DO IT
FOUR TIMES A WEEK.
I Glow YOGA MAT, $39,
lolewomen.com.
FASHION & BEAUTY essentials

warming
trend
Combat slush and
snow in comfort and
style no matter where
you live. These boots,
chosen with Canadian
cities in mind, have
you covered.
PRODUCER JULIA MCEWEN

PHOTOGRAPHY, ALVARO GOVEIA (MODEL). HAIR AND MAKEUP, OLIVIA COLACCI/ORIBE/NARS/JUDYINC.COM

PEACOAT, $150,
reitmans.com. SHIRT,
$40, hm.com/ca.
PANTS, $135,
anntaylor.com. BAG,
roots.com. BOOTS,
ca.hunterboots.com.
 BEST FOR BEST FOR
Quebec City Halifax winters
winters You need protection from the city’s hefty snowfall.
The city gets These booties are made with seam-sealed
a ton of snow!
These waterproof
boots—with
plush polar-fleece
2 waterproof canvas and a vulcanized rubber shell.

lining—can handle

3
the harshest
conditions.

1 BEST FOR
Toronto winters
January is the snowiest month, so lace up
these shiny beauties. The nonslip-rubber
steal
lug soles are perforated for breathability
but have a water-repellent membrane.
$ 150

HAPPY BEST FOR

Calgary winters

FEET
Guarding against

4
all that snow is
important, so try
these insulated boots
with heat-reflecting
underfoot barriers.
1. Viper nylon BOOTS, $170,
cougarshoes.com. 2. Quinlynn
BOOTS, $200, geox.com.
3. Hudson’s Bay x Sorel Out ’N

BEST FOR
4. Aurora 6 Ice+ waterproof BOOTS,
Winnipeg winters
Temperatures in this city sit around –16°C
in January. Fight the ice with these Vibram
Arctic Grip soles for traction.
About BOOTS, $150, thebay.com.
$190, merrell.ca. 5. Elsa L BOOTS,
$160, keenfootwear.com. 6. Elaine
5
BOOTS, $260, eccocanada.com.
7. Original quilted gloss Chelsea
BOOTS, $195, ca.hunterboots.com.
8. Bamboo BOOTS, $270,
olangcanada.com.

BEST FOR BEST FOR

Victoria winters Whitehorse winters
With the city’s balmy January temps hover around –15°C, so
January averages traversing ice is a daily battle. These soles have
of 5°C, these chic
water-repellent
boots are ideal
for the warm
7 16 stainless-steel spikes—never slip again!

winter climate.

6 BEST FOR
8
Vancouver winters
With 158 millimetres of rainfall typical
in this city in January, staying dry is
a priority. We love this modern take
on the Chelsea boot.

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FASHION & BEAUTY effortless chic

cold
play
This season, there’s a treasure
trove of trends that feel as good
as they look. Here are six pieces
you’re going to want to wear
nonstop this winter.

PRODUCER & STYLING JULIA MCEWEN

PHOTOGRAPHY CARLYLE ROUTH
HAIR & MAKEUP JUKKA/DAVINES/
MAKE UP FOR EVER/PLUTINO GROUP
PROPS BASHPANACHE.COM & REIMERDESIGN.COM
 the cozy
sweater
Fair Isle prints are no
longer reserved for
après-ski. Layer them
with contemporary
pieces for a city spin;
try an oversize sweater
atop a turtleneck.

SWEATER, $39, joefresh.com. TURTLENECK,

$160, marc-cain.com. PANTS, $145, aritzia.com.
EARRINGS, hm.com/ca. Lacoste SNEAKERS,
brownsshoes.com. SOFA, bashpanache.com.

CANADIAN LIVING JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 | 29

 the elegant
hoodie
Give a hoodie a chic
upgrade by choosing one Bet you never thought
in a comfy wool knit. a hoodie could be
worn to a special event.
Paired with a luxe satiny
fabric, it anchors your
look and presents a
polished contrast.

the plaid shirt

(Opposite page) Forget
about this item’s casual
persona and style it like
a dress shirt. It’s great
under sweaters or with
a cashmere cardigan
and fitted jeans.

HOODIE, $135, aritzia.com.

SKIRT, $140, anntaylor.com.
EARRINGS, swarovski.com.
RINGS, bananarepublic.ca.
SHOES, callitspring.com.
TABLES, bashpanache.com.
 FASHION
NOTE
Looking to achieve
a laid-back ensemble?
Buy your plaid shirt
slightly oversize. If you’re
petite, the roominess
can swallow you, so
choose a slim fit.

steal
$35

Cashmere CARDIGAN,
$330, TUQUE and SHOES,
bananarepublic.ca. SHIRT,
$35, oldnavy.ca. JEANS,
$130, anntaylor.com.
EARRINGS, swarovski.com.
Cotton and burlap CHAIR,
bashpanache.com.

CANADIAN LIVING JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 | 31

 the sweater
dress
A knit frock is so
underrated—it’s
basically a blanket you
can wear outside of
the house yet still be
fashionable. We’d
say that’s a win-win
styling situation.

the velvet
robe
(Opposite page)
The golden ticket to
looking luxurious while
feeling lazy (and very
comfy) is a stylish silk
or velvet robe coat.

VEST, $90, lechateau.com.

DRESS, $190, anntaylor.com.
EARRINGS, carolineneron.com.
BROOCH, bananarepublic.ca.
SHOES, oldnavy.ca. OTTOMAN,
bashpanache.com.

steal
$ 30

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FASHION
NOTE
A robe is unique in its
versatility—you really
can style it countless
ways. Our favourites
are donning one over
a slipdress or jeans to
polish a casual vibe.

ROBE, $158, gapcanada.ca.

TOP, $40, hm.com/ca.
JEANS, $130, and SHOES,
anntaylor.com. NECKLACE,
carolineneron.com. BROOCH and
BRACELET, bananarepublic.ca.
Wood CHANDELIER,
bashpanache.com.
 the daytime
pajama
Inject boudoir style
into your wardrobe
while still feeling—but
not appearing—like
you just rolled out of
bed. Stick to fabrics
that don’t wrinkle.

PAJAMA TOP, $110, PAJAMA

BOTTOMS, $124, NECKLACE and
SHOES, bananarepublic.ca. TOP,
$90, anntaylor.com. EARRINGS,
carolineneron.com. Cane-back
CHAIR, bashpanache.com.

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 FASHION & BEAUTY shopping
fashion finds
UNDER
$100
the robe blazer
Short ROBE,
$60, loft.com.

the cozy sweater

Lusting after TURTLENECK, $50,
oldnavy.ca.
our cozy finds but
craving a few more
the daytime
pajama top options at a budget
Printed BLOUSE,
$60, loft.com. price? Check out
these stylish steals.
steal TEXT JULIA MCEWEN

$29

the plaid shirt the sweater dress

Button-down SHIRT,
$29, joefresh.com.
the elegant hoodie Lace-up DRESS, $65,
reitmans.com.
Chenille HOODIE, $75,
gapcanada.ca.

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Depend Silhouette Always Discreet Boutique

Always Discreet Boutique. Fits closer. Keeps you drier, too.*

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Sure, January is
filled with best
intentions, but come
March, who are we
kidding? Our resolu-
tions are oft long
forgotten. One key to
keeping them intact
is to set achievable
actionable goals.
Narrow down “be
a better person” to
something more spe-
cifically related to, say,
family. And instead
of simply promising to
spend more time with
loved ones, quantify
your commitment.
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New Year,
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Sure, change is scary, but give yourself
permission to imagine what could be. You
don’t have to go out and do it tomorrow;
for now, start a few sentences with “I could”
and not “I should.” And that brings me to
my next point.
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ARTIST, EXECUTIVE)
While you’re at it, detach your sense of
adequacy from other people’s appraisals.
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have to try a few new things on for size
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LIFE & COMMUNITY how to be happy
COME ON,
Get Happy!Cloud 9 isn’t as far out of reach
as you might think. We asked the
experts for simple strategies to wake
up with a smile each and every day.
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sad, anxious or a little bit lost every now and then? But
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year, our week or even our day. The ability to change
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of positive thinking, so we consulted the pros about what
we can do from day to day to turn that proverbial frown
upside down and discover greater happiness within.
 1
TAKE FREQUENT
TECH BREAKS
Though easy access to
smartphones and com-
puters means we can
solve most conundrums
with the touch of a but-
ton, many apps are highly
addictive and take time
away from the things that
really matter, such as fam-
ily, friends and complex
problem-solving that
leads to personal growth.
“These days, tech is in
charge of us; we’re not
in charge of it,” says lead-
ership coach Ellen Petry
Leanse, author of The
Happiness Hack. To break
the cycle, take a tech
timeout at the start of
every day and during
social interactions.
“Everybody is doing what
makes sense to them based
on their own thinking. We
don’t have to agree with it,
but we can decide not to
take it personally.”
2
INTERRUPT ADVERSE
THOUGHT PATTERNS
“Negative thinking cre-
ates negative feelings,”
says California-based
corporate-culture consul- “If you can change
tant Larry Senn, author
of The Mood Elevator.
your thoughts, you
“And grateful thinking can change your life.”
creates grateful feelings.
If you can change your
thoughts, you can change
your life.” One easy tactic
for transforming your
mindset is to interrupt
it. If you notice you’re
bombarded by stressful
4
thoughts, go for a walk,
help someone with a
problem or play with
your pet and see if you
feel your mood shift.
BUILD DEEPER
3
IN-PERSON
CONNECTIONS
“The majority of the peo-
ple I interact with in my
work as a teacher and a
coach say that the thing
STAY CURIOUS they want most is a sense
When someone cuts you of deeper connection,”
off during rush hour or says Leanse, who’s an
a coworker argues with instructor at California’s
you during a presenta- Stanford University.
tion, it can suddenly “They say things like,
seem like the world is out ‘I want to find my tribe’
to get you. But feeling or ‘I want to be with peo-
affronted and judgmental ple I understand and who
is a choice—and you can understand me.’” Building
pick a different attitude. those connections is eas-
“Everybody is doing what ier than you think. “It can
makes sense to them be as simple as trying to
based on their own think- engage with others by
ing,” says Senn. “We being curious about them
don’t have to agree with and asking questions to
it, but we can decide not understand more.” Try to
to take it personally.” follow this simple rule:
Instead, choose to be Listen more than you talk.
curious about the thought
processes and circum-
stances that lead to a
person’s actions, and
while you’re at it, con-
sider the underlying rea-
sons for your reactions.

7
PRACTISE GRATITUDE
According to Senn—and a
whole host of researchers—
“We know that when people cultivating a perspective of
gratitude is one of the best
get run down physically, ways to tap into a happier
life. To do so, keep a grati-
they catch colds more easily. tude journal, take a few
minutes each day to think
When you get run down of three things you’re grate-
physically, you also catch ful for or compliment other
people to show apprecia-
moods more easily.” tion. “If you want to be hap-
pier, forget the myth that
achievements or acquisitions
8
CHALLENGE YOURSELF
Guilty pleasures like watch-
ing TV or checking social
media reward our brains
with quick spikes of dopa-
mine, but they don’t offer a
lasting sense of satisfaction
in the same way that “com-
pleting projects, being cre-
ative, learning, working on
long-term goals or doing
routine tasks like weeding
the garden will,” says
Leanse. That’s not to say
we should never enjoy a
mindless distraction, but
completing “deep work”—
the things that actually
matter to us as individuals—

5 6
TAKE CARE OF
YOUR BODY
It’s tough to have a positive
mindset if you’re running
on little sleep, no exercise
and a steady diet of burgers
and chocolate bars. “We
know that when people get
run down physically, they
catch colds more easily,”
says Senn. “When you get
run down physically, you
also catch moods more
easily.” By ensuring that
you maintain a healthy diet,
engage in vigorous exercise
and get adequate sleep,
you’ll build resilience to
life’s hardships—and you’ll
probably feel better about
yourself overall, which is
another key component
of positive thinking.
bring happiness,” says Senn. will provide far more happi-
“Instead, focus on activities ness in the long run.
that will nourish gratitude
for the blessings you’ve
already been granted.”
MAKE TIME FOR
MEDITATION
Spending quiet time focus-
ing on breathing or com-
pleting guided meditations
is one way to train your
reactive mentality—the one
that jumps to conclusions
and is quick to react—to
pause before acting and can
promote greater emotional
intelligence and a profound
sense of calm. “It’s like
weight lifting for the mind,”
says Leanse. But if setting
aside a specific chunk of
time seems impossible right
now, simply try to be more
mindful in your day-to-day
life. “Find moments to be
reflective and pay attention
“Don’t trust your
to the ‘now’ as you navigate feelings during
everyday tasks,” says
Leanse. For instance, when lower mood states.
you wash the dishes, focus
on the temperature of the
Instead of acting on
water, the smell of the soap unreliable thinking,
and the feel of each item
in your hands. delay important
conversations
and decisions.”

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 9
DELAY REACTIONS
WHEN YOU’RE
FEELING LOW
You will have hard days.
That’s a given in life. But
the occasional bad day or
mood can’t hurt you if you
press pause on rash actions
(think yelling at a loved one
or sending a snooty email).
“Your thinking is unreliable
in the lower mood states,”
says Senn, meaning that
you may not be able to
think clearly if you’re anx-
ious, angry, impatient or
sad. “Don’t trust your feel-
ings during lower mood
states. Instead of acting on
unreliable thinking, delay
important conversations
and decisions.”
A LITTLE
LYKKE
What we can learn from the Danes and
life in the world’s happiest country.
1. If you combine the average
rating of the 2013–17 World
Happiness Reports, Canada
is the world’s sixth happiest
country (we’re tied with the
Netherlands).
We all know about hygge (pronounced
2. Togetherness and trust
huu-gah), the Danish art of embracing the
are two of the top tenets
simple pleasures in life and celebrating
of happy people—and
comfort, coziness and contentment, but
according to 2016’s Better
have you heard the new buzzword, lykke?
Life Index, most Canadians
Lykke (pronounced luu-kah) is the Danish
(92.6 percent!) believe they
word for happiness—a word that carries
have friends to rely on in
extra clout coming from a country repeatedly
times of need.
named in headlines and studies as the world’s
happiest. So what makes Denmark more joyful 3. Foster a sense of com-
than the rest of us? That’s being studied by munity in your hood, be it a
a team at the Happiness Research Institute suburban cul-de-sac or a city
(a real place, we promise) in Copenhagen condo: Create a local garden
led by the CEO of happiness, Meik Wiking. or establish a book-lending
He writes about it in The Little Book of Lykke: library and strike up conversa-
The Danish Search for the World’s Happiest tions with neighbours about
People. Here are our top three takeaways. recent reads. —Sara Cation
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NORTHERN
AFGHANISTAN, 2002

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Kelly films journalist
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in her new book,
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says with a laugh. “It’s a bit embarrassing now, but
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running across a tarmac amid chaos and dispatching
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winning documentary, In the Company of Warlords.
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NORTHERN
BOSNIA, 1995
Off reports on the
ethnic cleansing of
Muslims near the
end of the Bosnian
War, a subject she
explores in the
documentary Flight
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book The Lion, the
Fox and the Eagle.
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The Aryubwal
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 “Journalists all too often have
their best moments when other
people are having their worst.”
IN THE STUDIO

Recording an
episode of CBC’s
flagship evening
radio show, As
It Happens, with
cohost Jeff Douglas.

All We Leave Behind:

A Reporter’s Journey Into
the Lives of Others (Random
House Canada) by Carol Off.

READ THESE
Check out these other
acclaimed nonfiction
books by Carol Off.

1. Bitter Chocolate:
Investigating the Dark
Side of the World’s
Most Seductive Sweet

2. The Ghosts of
Medak Pocket: The
Story of Canada’s
Secret War

3. The Lion, the

to interview women in Muslim communities
under purdah, which prohibits nonrelated
men from interacting with women. “We had
this tremendous access to the inner worlds
of the stories we were covering,” she says.
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so then, you killed them all? Could you tell
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funny, insightful and tough as nails—both
to Asad Aryubwal.
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hung up on her. “Several politicians have Warlords is the story
hung up on me, actually,” she jests. of Washington’s
It’s safe to say working on As It Happens is complicity with
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discussion,” she says, which is humble since,
in many ways, she’s leading the national
discussion—and women in journalism.

CANADIAN LIVING JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 | 49

LIFE & COMMUNITY great reads

Book
Club Canadian Living staffers love a good book—
and we know you do, too! Here’s our roundup
of new titles to warm you up during these
cold winter months.

The Dictionary of The Chalk Man Educated

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Ivory is in her 90s and still working
on a project she began in Paris before
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and transcribes the wordless com-
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because it’s a natural extension of
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present when she discovers some-
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a quick read, but the time you spend
on these superb passages is well
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until someone uses the symbols to
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chalk man. It’s time for Eddie to
face not only his own secrets and
sins but also those of his friends—
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Growing up with doomsday-believing
parents who didn’t trust the govern-
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stepped into a classroom or saw a doc-
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ing and transformed her scarily shel-
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 Flavia de Luce is a first-class
addition to the hallowed pages
of adolescent detective fiction.
Our other faves? Harriet the FEATURED
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ine on Feb. 3, and once again, we’re
drawn into the nostalgic world of the
postwar English village that Bradley
brings to life. This time around, after
a family tragedy, Flavia seeks solace
on a punt down the river with her
beloved friend, Dogger, and discov-
ers—what else?—a dead body. —SM

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The Sworn Virgin
FICTION
(WILLIAM MORROW)
BY KRISTOPHER DUKES, $20.
Set in the mountains of Albania in
1910, this novel shines a light on a
little-known custom of this Balkan
culture, which allows women to take
an oath of virginity and live with the
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to men (such as working for a living,
being the head of a household and
carrying a gun). Though focusing on
a fading tradition, this beautifully writ-
The Great Alone
FICTION
(ST. MARTIN’S PRESS)
BY KRISTIN HANNAH, $35.
Sometimes, Leni feels like her mom is
her only ally against her increasingly
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outbursts). When he moves the family
to northern Alaska, well beyond the
edge of civilization, his instability par-
allels the untamed locale, where they
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Alexandra Donaldson loves reading literary
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Canadian authors and magical realism. This,
and the fact that she’s one of our resident
fashion editors, makes her the closest thing
we have to Belle from Beauty and the Beast.
Sara Cation has wept-in-public her way
through a litany of literary heartbreaks, from
The Little Prince to A Little Life, but she’s
buoyed by the humour of Shteyngart and
the prose of Safran Foer. She’ll read anything
set in North Korea or India but never touches
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there’s anything wrong with that.

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read anything that will make her cry.

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 HEALTH & FITNESS ask an expert
DR. STEPHEN HOLZAPFEL,
DIRECTOR, SEXUAL
Doctors
MEDICINE COUNSELLING
UNIT, WOMEN’S COLLEGE
HOSPITAL, TORONTO;
DR. VALERIE TAYLOR,
CHIEF OF PSYCHIATRY,
WOMEN’S COLLEGE
HOSPITAL, TORONTO
IN
THE
Health-care pros tell us their
patients’ most-asked questions.
This issue, our experts talk about
sex and mental health.
Q I’m less interested
in sex these days.
Is there anything I can
do about it?
Dr. Holzapfel says
“Sexual concerns are common
for both women and men, with
decreased desire topping the list
for women. Sexual issues can arise
due to medical, psychological,
relational or environmental factors.
Some medical side-effects can be
treated with medication, such as
taking a local estrogen to help
with menopausal pain that can
make intercourse uncomfortable.
Take note of any medication, such
as some antidepressants and
cardiac drugs, that can contribute
to a decrease in libido and seek
out medical alternatives when
possible. Psychological factors,
such as depression, anxiety or a
previous trauma, can also affect
sexual interest. Relational stresses,
from raising young children to
managing busy careers to caring
for aging parents, can leave many
emotionally, physically and physio-
logically too tired to have sex.”
MAKE TIME TO DATE YOUR PARTNER
NO MATTER HOW LONG
YOU’VE BEEN A COUPLE.
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HOWEVER YOU
HOUSE SLEEP, YOU’RE
PROTECTED.
Q Are mental health
issues a normal part
of aging? How can I take
care of my brain?
Dr. Taylor says
“The presence of mental health
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HEALTH & FITNESS superfood

ginger
In addition to spiking your meals and drinks, this spicy
rhizome is a saviour for myriad ailments, from motion
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THE BENEFITS
• Ginger is prized for its ability to help calm the digestive
tract, reducing indigestion and nausea associated
with morning sickness and motion sickness.
Its active ingredients, gingerols and shogaols,
neutralize stomach acids, which, in turn,
prevents bloating.
• Studies show that daily consumption of anti-
inflammatory ginger (raw or cooked) can relieve
joint stiffness and exercise-induced pain.
• Ginger helps boost your immune system since
it may promote healthy perspiration, which
can ward off germs. Fever and sweating are
your body’s ways of kicking out an infection.

HOW TO USE FRESH GINGER

Peel the thin outer layer using the edge of a spoon, then grate
the flesh or slice it into matchsticks and add it to a smoothie,
soup or stir-fry. To store, wrap unpeeled ginger in paper towel,
then tightly pack it in a resealable bag; refrigerate it in the crisper
for up to three weeks. Freeze one-tablespoon mounds of grated
ginger for up to six months.

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 GINGER
MINT TEA
MAKES 6 CUPS
HANDS-ON TIME 10 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 50 MINUTES

1 piece (3 inches) fresh

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ginger, peeled
1 lemon
5 to 6 sprigs fresh mint
8 cups water
⅓ cup liquid honey
Thinly slice ginger into rounds.
Using vegetable peeler, peel
2 long strips of zest from lemon.
Halve lemon and squeeze ¼ cup
juice; set aside. Strip mint leaves
from stems; set mint leaves aside.
In large saucepan, bring
ginger, lemon zest, mint stems
and water to boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to medium-low;
partially cover and simmer, stir-
ring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in
lemon juice, honey and mint
leaves. Cover and steep, 10 to
15 minutes. Strain into large tea-
Fresh lemon balances
pot; serve. (If you like iced ginger
tea, let tea cool completely; strain the ginger’s bright
into large pitcher and add ice.) acidity, while honey
PER 1 CUP about 62 cal, trace pro, 0 g total fat mellows the spice.
(0 g sat. fat), 17 g carb (trace dietary fibre,
16 g sugar), 0 mg chol, 3 mg sodium,
44 mg potassium. % RDI: 1% calcium,
2% iron, 8% vit C, 2% folate.
HEALTH & FITNESS body talk

healthy
HOW
TO BE AT EVERY
AGE
Our decade-by-decade
checklists cover the
essential medical tests
you need—and why
they’re important.
TEXT GRACE TOBY

By 2036, the life expectancy for

Canadian women is projected to rise
from 83 to 87 years, and from age 79 to
84 for men. With this extended lease on
life, plus ongoing medical advances and
a better understanding of our personal
health, the future is looking bright.
Since an annual checkup with a family
doctor is not always required, ensure
that you understand your medical his-
tory, communicate health concerns to
your doctor and stay on top of your med-
ical screenings. Tailoring many of these
preventive measures to your personal
health regimen can go a long way toward
thwarting potential illnesses and taking
charge of your overall well-being.

30s
CHECKLIST FOR
YOUR 30s
Maintain established healthy habits,
PHOTOGRAPHY, STOCKSY UNITED. ILLUSTRATION, ISTOCKPHOTO

such as eating well and exercising, to
set yourself up for success in later years.
In addition, talk to your family members
to find out if there are any hereditary issues you should
discuss with your physician.
Also be aware the average age at which Canadian
women are having babies has increased over time to
30.2 years. “If you’re thinking about getting pregnant,
prepare by taking a prenatal vitamin with folic acid,
quitting smoking and alcohol, and becoming physi-
cally active,” says Dr. Karen Fleming, interim chief in
the department of family and community medicine
at Toronto’s Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and
assistant professor in the department of family and
community medicine at the University of Toronto.
PAP TEST If you’re not at high risk
for cervical cancer, book a Pap smear
every two to three years, depending
on your provincial guidelines. It’s an
effective way to check for cervical
cancer for women aged 25 to 69, says
the Canadian Task Force on Preventive
Health Care. A Pap test can also detect
human papillomavirus (HPV), a group
of more than 100 different types of
viruses. Some provinces use HPV tests
to follow up abnormal Pap results as
part of their cervical cancer screening
programs. HPV testing is most effective
for women aged 30 and older.

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CHECKLIST FOR
YOUR 40s
BLOOD-PRESSURE TEST
Heart & Stroke recommends
getting your blood pressure
checked by a health-care pro-
vider once a year. High blood
pressure is the number one risk
factor for stroke and a major risk
factor for heart disease. A low-
risk blood-pressure reading is
less than 120/80. Your doctor
Immunizations
will confirm a diagnosis of high
INFLUENZA (FLU)
Recommended annu-
blood pressure when either the
ally for all adults.
top number (systolic) or the
bottom number (diastolic) stays
PNEUMOCOCCAL
high over a period of time.
This vaccine guards
against pneumococcal
BLOOD-GLUCOSE TEST The
disease, an infection
number of diagnosed cases of
that can result in pneu-
diabetes and the prevalence of
monia, ear and sinus
this disease are increasing for
infections and meningi-
women and men. This blood test
tis. Adults over age 64,
screens for Type 1 and Type 2 dia-
who aren’t at high risk,
betes. Diabetes Canada recom-
should get one dose;
mends that women have this test
adults aged 18 to 65
at age 40 and then every three
only need it if they have
years after that. If you’re consid-
specific risk factors.
ered high risk, the test should be
done earlier or more frequently. SHINGLES
(A risk calculator, using indicators (HERPES ZOSTER)
such as body mass index and The vaccine is recom-
ethnic background, will help mended for people

40s
determine your likelihood; find aged 60 and older,
one at diabetestest.ca.) although anyone over
50 can get it.
HEARING Speak with your doc-
tor about having your hearing HPV (HUMAN
screened once in this decade. PAPILLOMAVIRUS)
If you haven’t received
EYE EXAM Even if you haven’t Did you know that strokes the HPV vaccination,
noticed vision problems, the kill more women than men it’s recommended
Canadian Ophthalmological in Canada? “In our 40s, unique risk fac- for girls and women
Society suggests scheduling an tors for cardiovascular disease impact between the ages
eye exam every five years during screening. Having high blood pressure of nine and 45.
this decade. The exam will also during pregnancy, early menopause and
look for signs of glaucoma, chest radiation for breast and other can- MMR (MEASLES,
which can start in your 40s. cers would lead to additional screenings,” MUMPS AND
says Dr. Fleming. RUBELLA)
During this busy and transitional Those born after 1969
decade, some women are still able to get who haven’t had the
pregnant while others may be entering vaccine should speak
perimenopause (the stage before meno- to their doctor about
Along with a Pap test, you might pause), which can begin up to 10 years getting it.

benefit from beginning these before a woman stops menstruating.

TDAP (TETANUS,
medical screenings in your 40s. DIPHTHERIA AND
PERTUSSIS)
Adults should receive a
booster every 10 years.
50s Beyond physical changes, this period
can come with additional challenges,
from aging parents to demands from older children,
all competing for your attention. “Women are often
not the best at putting themselves first, but good
health is key—otherwise, you’re no help to anyone,”
says Dr. Fleming. “Exercising your body and your
brain is important for maintaining lean muscle mass,
strength, cognitive function and balance.”
By this time, you’ve probably experienced a few
episodes of night sweats; if menopause hasn’t kicked
in yet, expect it to start soon. The average age of
menopause for Canadian women is 52.
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Continue screenings as recom-
mended in your 40s, and add
the following. Note the more
frequent eye exams.
CHECKLIST FOR
YOUR 50s
MAMMOGRAM If you’re between
the ages of 50 and 74 and not at high
risk for breast cancer, book a mammo-
gram every two years. If you’re at high
risk due to family history or gene muta-
tions (BRCA1 or BRCA2), a personal
history of breast cancer or prior chest-
wall radiation, you may need earlier
or extra screenings.
CHOLESTEROL Worried about devel-
oping high cholesterol (a fat found in
the bloodstream)? Canadian guidelines
recommend that women who are over
50 and at low risk, or those who are
postmenopausal, have their cholesterol
tested every one to three years. Here’s
some good news: High blood choles-
terol is one of the major controllable
risk factors for coronary heart disease,
heart attack and stroke.
COLORECTAL CANCER
SCREENING The Canadian Cancer
Society recommends people between
the ages of 50 and 74 who are not at
high risk for colorectal cancer have a
fecal occult blood test, which checks
for small amounts of blood in the stool,
every two years. If the fecal test is posi-
tive, the society recommends a flexible
sigmoidoscopy. “For those with no risk
factors, a fecal occult blood test that
can be done at home and mailed in is
the way to go; if you have symptoms
or a parent with colon cancer, then you
should go straight to a colonoscopy,”
says Dr. Fleming.
HEARING Speak with your doctor
PHOTOGRAPHY, STOCKSY UNITED
about having your hearing screened
once in this decade.
EYE EXAM Starting at age 56, book
more frequent eye exams—at least
every three years, and more often if
you’re having vision problems.
 CHECKLIST FOR
YOUR 60s+
BLOOD-PRESSURE TEST During
these senior years, the prevalence
of high blood pressure increases in
women versus men. Continue to have
your blood pressure checked by a
health-care provider once a year.

BONE MINERAL DENSITY SCAN

All women over 65 should get a bone-
density test to check for osteoporosis,
recommends Osteoporosis Canada.
Start earlier, between the ages of 50
and 64, if you have risk factors, such as
conditions that contribute to bone loss,
like rheumatoid arthritis, or medica-
tions that can affect bone health. After
your first test, the frequency depends
on your risk for fractures. (Provincial
regulations vary for age eligibility.)
Along with testing for density, the scan
looks at the quality of the bones and
the mineral content. If the bones are
weak, there’s an increased risk of frac-
tures. It’s a painless X-ray, and it’s rela-
tively quick, so you’ll be out the door
in less than 20 minutes.

HEARING It’s estimated that more

than 30 percent of adults over 65 have
some type of hearing loss, so consider
having your hearing tested by an audi-
ologist at age 60 to set a baseline, then
ask your doctor about screening your
hearing at three-year intervals.

60s
EYE EXAM If you’re over 65, even
though you might notice no vision
problems, consider booking an eye
exam every two years; the examination

and beyond
“It’s increasingly common to lose close
can detect eye diseases such as cata-
racts and glaucoma, which are more
prevalent at this age.
family members and friends in this
decade. Many individuals may feel isolated, but keep-
ing busy and maintaining an active social life is impor-
tant at this time,” says Dr. Fleming.
Osteoporosis (porous bones) can become a serious Continue screenings as recommended in
health concern in your golden years. “Bone health is
vital at this stage. Doing weight-bearing exercises and
your 40s and 50s, and add the bone-
getting enough calcium and vitamin D all go a long density scan. You may be able to discon-
way,” says Dr. Fleming. In the 65-plus group, the tinue Pap tests after age 69; beyond 75,
number of deaths is largest, with cancer and heart
disease accounting for nearly half of fatalities.
colorectal cancer screenings are no longer
recommended by the Canadian Task Force
on Preventive Health Care.

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 Dear Mom,
You were my rock. My best friend.
From the beginning it was always us.
Then suddenly, I was alone.
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But you steadied me. As you
always did. Thousands watched...
except the one I wanted most.
But we did it mom. I wish you
were there. Almost as much
as I wish you were here.

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 colour of
the month
STEEL
BLUE
Versatile steel blue Boasting a hint of
acts as a crisp blue, this almost-
grey is suitable
neutral in this smart for practically
striped chair fabric. any setting. The
attractive cool
shade serves as a
fresh neutral when
paired with a more
saturated blue, as
in these nautical-
chic striped dining
chairs, but com-
plement it with a
warm tone and
you’ll see its full
calming effect
take hold.

home
& garden
PHOTOGRAPHY, MICHAEL GRAYDON. DESIGN, TARA FINGOLD

ask an expert style to steal crafts decorating

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HOME & GARDEN ask an expert

easy update
With Ann Marie Favot

OUR HOME & STYLE

DIRECTOR IS AN
EXPERT AT FINDING

This issue, we show SMART SOLUTIONS TO

YOUR DECORATING
you how to choose DILEMMAS.

toss cushions with

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Use a mixture of patterns

Q
I need some and textures for an eye-
toss cushions catching display.
for my new
sofa. How do
I pick them?

Toss cushions are great

finishing touches that allow
you to add personality to
your space. Whatever your
style, you’ll be sure to achieve
a pleasing arrangement if
you consider all five of the
categories below.

Pattern Mix motifs and

scale—mini geometric with
oversize floral, for instance.
Texture Incorporate a variety
of fabrics, such as linen,
velvet (super hot right now!),
wool, silk, canvas and suede.
Colour Select a couple of
shades that complement
the room’s palette.
PHOTOGRAPHY, ANGUS FERGUSSON (ROOM). DESIGN, ALI BUDD (ROOM)
Shape Don’t get cornered
into squares; look for rounds
and lumbars, too.
Details Have fun with tassels,
sequins, embroidery or fringe.
Y Euc TOSS
CUSHION
steal
COVER, $67,
tonicliving.ca.
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TRIO
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several colours and multiple patterns. COVER, $10, ikea.ca.
I love the winning combination of this
Y Abby Spangenberg
bright oversize botanical, muted Walk the Line LUMBAR
geometric and plush velvet solid. CUSHION, $51, minted.com.

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When parents and kids work together,
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HOME & GARDEN style to steal

Each issue, we
present a covetable
room and break
classic PRODUCER MORGAN LINDSAY

down its essential

elements to help
you lift the look. WORLDLY
A neutral boudoir is easily
transformed wit h brightly coloured
bedding and a saturated wall hue.

DESIGN, CHRISTINE HANLON (ROOM)

A rug is a simple way

to add bold pattern
CAROL
BURSTYN (ROOM).

(read: personality) to
TKTKTK-EMAILING

your sleeping quarters.

PHOTOGRAPHY, MARK

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 re-create this
room with our
THIS COZY BEDROOM RELIES ON LAYERS OF PATTERN
AND COLOUR TO ACHIEVE ITS COSMOPOLITAN APPEAL, STYLISH
BUT IT ALL STARTS WITH SOLID TIMELESS FURNISHINGS. SELECTIONS

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deal
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Willa Arlo Interiors Misael

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Colin NIGHTSTAND, Metallic gold Moroccan-

$949, ethanallen.ca. style POUF, $70,
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Barnes
NIGHTSTAND,
$499, crate
andbarrel.com.
Brassex
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queen-size deal
Wool POUF,
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BOARD,
$299,
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HOME & GARDEN crafts

wintry
wood-
graın
vase
With three materials and
two easy steps, this nature-
inspired DIY vase is all you
need to bring the outdoors in...
without the brrr factor!

The hand-painted
design resembles
a tree trunk.

PRODUCER CATHERINE THERRIEN

PHOTOGRAPHY STACEY BRANDFORD
 winter
This pretty piece craft
need not stand alone. must-
Apply the treatment to multiple
haves
vases of varying sizes to create
a lavish “forest” display on your
tabletop, windowsill or mantel.

MATERIALS
• Clear glass VASE • White dimensional
FABRIC PAINT • White SPRAY PAINT
in a chalky finish

HOW TO

1 Squeeze the fabric paint onto the vase

in an imperfect, organic fashion, mimick-
ing the look of wood grain; let dry. (Tip: If
you need some online inspiration for your
design, search “wood grain pattern.”)

2 Using the spray paint, paint the

vase according to the manufacturer’s
directions; let dry.
A plain glass
Krylon Chalky Finish PAINT in Classic White
and Scribbles Pop 3D PAINT in White,
vase is ripe
michaels.ca. Glass VASE, dollarama.ca. for revamping.

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HOME & GARDEN decorating
Masterful
Moment
CHAOS CONTROL
To fend off unappealing clutter,
designer Karen Sealy outfitted
this basement lounge space
with tons of storage, both
open and concealed.

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 Despite its cold, dark
TEXT ALEXANDRA DONALDSON and cluttered reputation,
PHOTOGRAPHY DONNA GRIFFITH a basement can be cozy
and inviting, as this sub-
terranean space proves.

heat “ EVERYONE WANTS A WARM,

WELCOMING INTERIOR,” says

pad
Karen Sealy of Sealy Design Inc. That’s easier said
than done when dealing with a dark, unfinished
500-square-foot basement, but the Toronto-based
designer was up to the task.
Envisioning a spacious, bright suite complete
with a family room, kitchenette and bathroom,
Sealy began with some intensive structural work,
including underpinning to add ceiling height
and relocating windows to increase natural light.
“Structural changes aren’t as sexy as decorating,”
says the designer, “but they can make all the
difference.” Other game-changers include a gas
fireplace and heated concrete floors throughout,
which ensure year-round coziness.
To soothe the eye and imbue that serene,
welcoming feel, Sealy went for a mostly neutral
palette and emphasized clean lines. But the real
magic is unseen: In the family room, the off-
white shiplap covering much of the fireplace
wall conceals ample storage space (including
a full closet!), and in place of a conventional
TV—which would have dominated the small
room—a projector and screen are tucked away
when not in use. The result is a surprisingly
roomy and warm space that’s as perfect for read-
ing on the sofa as it is for hosting a movie night.

Masterful
Moment
FIRE STARTER
Nothing dispels the chilly,
DESIGN, KAREN SEALY

damp basement maxim like

a fireplace. “You can beautify
a room,” says Sealy, “but if it’s
cold or drafty, it’s not enjoy-
able and no longer beautiful.”
BEFORE
 Masterful
Moment
LIKE COLOURS
“Contrast makes a room feel
smaller,” says Sealy, who stuck
to a neutral palette of creams,
light browns, warm greys and
just a touch of orangey-red
inspired by the delightful
heated concrete floors.
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 Masterful
Moments
ALL LIT UP
From the newly positioned
windows to the mesh staircase
enclosure, Sealy capitalized on
sunlight, but she also added
ample lighting fixtures for a
luminous effect any time of day.

WARM WOOD
The plentiful white finishes
have a bright, rather than stark,
effect thanks to a healthy dose
of honey-toned wood, includ-
ing the sheets of stained
pine on the ceiling.

Classic Gray OC-23 WALL PAINT, benjaminmoore.ca.

VANITY, mutikb.com. VANITY FAUCET, grohe.ca.
MEDICINE CABINET, robern.com.

Karen Sealy’s Top Basement

Renovation Tips
THINK AHEAD LAYER LIGHTING
Consider your current Include multiple
needs and also what types—overhead,
you might require in the sconces, task lamps
future, whether that’s and pendants—and
room to grow your put them on dimmers
family, a potential rental so you can tailor
space or resale value. the mood.
PACE YOURSELF INVEST WISELY
Don’t jump ahead to Furniture and fixtures
decorating. Unfinished that get a lot of use
basements let you will expose poor qual-
start from scratch, so ity quickly, so don’t
plan any structural skimp on faucets,
changes first. doorknobs or sofas.
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 Use a food processor to trend of
shred the brussels sprouts. the month
BRUSSELS
SPROUTS
They’ve been cultivated
since the 16th century, and
these tiny cabbage heads
are still going strong. The
latest incarnation? Eating
them raw in place of kale
and romaine in dishes like
this take on Caesar salad.

BRUSSELS SPROUT
CAESAR SALAD
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
HANDS-ON TIME 10 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 10 MINUTES
¾ cup prepared Caesar
dressing
1 tsp grated lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
6 cups shredded brussels
sprouts
1 cup packed chopped
spinach
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan
cheese (approx)
2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
2 tbsp capers
1 tsp pepper
1 cup croutons (optional)
In large bowl, stir together
dressing, lemon zest and lemon
juice. Add brussels sprouts,
spinach, Parmesan, pine nuts,
RECIPE THE TEST KITCHEN capers and pepper; toss to mix.
Divide among bowls; top with
croutons (if using) and more
Parmesan, if desired.
PHOTOGRAPHY, MAYA VISNYEI. FOOD STYLING, CLAIRE STUBBS. PROP STYLING, THE PROPS

cook &
PER SERVING about 329 cal, 7 g pro, 30 g total fat
(5 g sat. fat), 13 g carb (5 g dietary fibre, 4 g sugar),
19 mg chol, 742 mg sodium, 498 mg potassium.
% RDI: 10% calcium, 19% iron, 17% vit A, 155% vit C,
36% folate.

eat
quick &
easy big batch chicken indulgence last bite

80 86 92 98 106
COOK & EAT secrets from the test kitchen

POULTRY IN
Motion
Butchers have the skills—
and the secrets—for making
the most of this truly
versatile protein.

Behind the
Meat Counter
Tara Longo, owner of The Healthy
Butcher in Toronto, knows the value of
ethically raised chicken. “Start with a
DID YOU KNOW?
SURSHUO\UDLVHGFKLFNHQDQGWKHÀDYRXU
Even though poultry skin
will speak for itself,” she says. “Our
is high in fat, it contains
chickens come in whole, then we can
important nutrients,
butcher them any way you like.”
such as iron, calcium
and vitamin A.
Stock Options
If you’ve ever tasted a quality ramen or
pho chicken broth and wondered why
PHOTOGRAPHY, MAYA VISNYEI. ILLUSTRATIONS, EMILIE SIMPSON

it has such a rich, luxurious texture, it’s

probably because of the chicken bones.
Butchers usually have plenty of poul-
try backs and necks left over from the
Crispy Cracklings Perfectly Poached
Are there fans of crispy chicken skin in your A healthy and simple way to prep bone-
boneless skinless cuts they prepare, so
family? Ask your butcher to save the skin less skinless chicken breasts is to gently
request a pound or two to add to your
when cutting up poultry. Toss the skin of poach them in simmering lightly salted
next stockpot.
four chicken thighs with a quarter teaspoon water (throw in a few smashed cloves
each of salt and pepper (or your favourite of garlic, half an onion and a handful
From the Ground Up
Use ground leg meat in recipes that call
for ground chicken, such as burgers and
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and is richer in nutrients—such as iron,
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two parchment paper–lined baking sheets,
SUHVVLQJWRÀDWWHQ%DNHLQD375°F oven
until browned and crispy, about 20 minutes.
Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate; serve
in place of bacon on a Caesar salad.
of peppercorns, too) just until cooked
through; it’s faster and easier than roast-
ing. Let cool, then slice the chicken and
refrigerate in an airtight container for
use throughout the week in wraps, salads,
sandwiches and grain bowls.
 Chicken 101:
UNDERSTANDING THE CUTS
When it comes to cooking chicken, it does
matter which way you slice it.

WINGS baked in the oven

can be just as satisfying as
the deep-fried pub style. For
crispy wings, dry them out
uncovered in the fridge for at
least an hour before baking.

BONELESS SKIN-
LESS BREASTS
are generally
one of the most
expensive cuts, but
you can easily feed
four people with
two breasts. Thinly
slice each breast
BONE-IN SKIN-ON
and increase
THIGHS are ideal for
the veggies for
braises and stews. The skin
a hearty and
prevents them from drying
healthy supper.
out and the bone produces
a superior flavour.

WHOLE LEGS are among the most

cost-efficient cuts and can often be
found in large packages. For maximum TEST
crispiness and colour, dust them with KITCHEN
cornstarch before baking.
TERM
Spatchcock: To cut along
the sides of the backbone
and press on the breastbone
to flatten. This method cuts
down on cooking time while
keeping the bird moist.

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COOK & EAT quick & easy

what’s
RECIPES THE TEST KITCHEN
PHOTOGRAPHY JIM NORTON
FOOD STYLING CLAIRE STUBBS
PROP STYLING RENÉE DREXLER/THE PROPS

for
dinner?
We’ve given classic
family dinners a
modern makeover,
but they still deliver
pure comfort in
every bite.

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 ON THE
TABLE IN
35
MINUTES
TEST
KITCHEN
TIP
Cooking the pasta
for longer will keep
the noodles from
soaking up the
sauce, making for a
creamier casserole.

TUNA CASSEROLE
MAKES 8 SERVINGS
Spray 13- x 9-inch baking dish. In large
450 g rigatoni
saucepan of boiling water, cook pasta for 2 to
1 pkg (140 g) baby kale mix
3 minutes longer than package directions.
2 tbsp unsalted butter
Reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid, drain.
half onion, diced
Return pasta to saucepan; add kale. Let stand
2 stalks celery, diced
for 2 minutes; toss to combine. Set aside.
3 cloves garlic, finely grated
Meanwhile, in separate large saucepan,
or pressed Preheat broiler to high. Stir reserved cook-
melt butter over medium-high heat; sauté
2 tsp dried thyme ing liquid, sauce, tuna and 2 cups of the cheese
4 tbsp all-purpose flour onion and celery, stirring frequently, until into pasta mixture. Scrape into prepared dish;
3¾ cups 2% milk onion is softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic sprinkle with remaining cheese. Broil until
½ tsp each salt and pepper and thyme; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. cheese is golden and bubbly, 30 seconds to
2 cans (each 160 g) oil-packed 6SULQNOHLQÀRXUVWLUVFUDSLQJERWWRPRI 1 minute. Top with potato chips.
tuna, drained pan, just until combined. Add milk, salt and
PER SERVING about 563 cal, 33 g pro, 22 g total fat (11 g sat. fat),
1 pkg (320 g) shredded Italian pepper; cook, stirring constantly and scraping
59 g carb (3 g dietary fibre, 8 g sugar), 52 mg chol, 839 mg
cheese blend (about 3 cups) bottom of pan, until sauce is thick enough to sodium, 457 mg potassium. % RDI: 50% calcium, 26% iron,
1 cup crushed potato chips coat back of spoon, 7 to 8 minutes. 38% vit A, 47% vit C, 78% folate.

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 ON THE
TABLE IN
25
MINUTES

BEEF TACOS WITH

AVOCADO CREMA 2 tsp olive oil Toppings (optional)
MAKES 4 SERVINGS half large onion, chopped quartered cherry tomatoes
450 g lean ground beef shredded cheddar cheese
Spicy Avocado Crema 4 tsp chili powder matchsticked radishes
1 avocado, pitted 2 tsp ground cumin chopped green onions
½ cup sour cream 1 tsp each smoked paprika
¼ cup packed chopped cilantro and garlic powder Spicy Avocado Crema In food
2 tbsp lime juice ½ tsp salt processor, purée together avocado,
2 tbsp pickled jalapeño peppers 2 tbsp each ketchup and water sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño
pinch salt 8 6-inch flour tortillas peppers and salt until smooth.

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In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over
medium-high heat; sauté onion, stirring
often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add beef; cook, breaking up with spoon,
until browned but not cooked through,
about 2 minutes. Add chili powder,
cumin, paprika, garlic powder and salt;
cook, stirring, until beef is no longer
pink, about 3 minutes. Stir in ketchup
TEST
KITCHEN
TIP
No food processor?
Mash the avocado in
a bowl using a fork and
stir in the remaining
crema ingredients for
a thicker sauce.
and water until heated through and
mixture is thickened, about 1 minute.
Spoon beef mixture over tortillas;
garnish with toppings (if using) and
serve with Spicy Avocado Crema.
PER SERVING about 567 cal, 30 g pro, 32 g total fat
(10 g sat. fat), 42 g carb (5 g dietary fibre, 4 g sugar),
77 mg chol, 948 mg sodium, 807 mg potassium. % RDI:
8% calcium, 37% iron, 17% vit A, 20% vit C, 50% folate.
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 ON THE
TABLE IN
20
MINUTES

TEST
KITCHEN
TIP
Leftover cranberry
sauce makes a great
substitute for the
jam or jelly.

MONTE CRISTOS
MAKES 2 SERVINGS Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
In shallow bowl, whisk eggs with milk.
2 large eggs
Place 2 slices of the bread on large high heat; cook sandwiches, turning once,
¼ cup 2% milk
cutting board; spread each with mustard. until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to
4 slices egg bread
(such as challah or brioche) Layer each with 1 slice of the cheese and prepared pan; bake until sandwiches are
1 tbsp grainy Dijon mustard 2 slices of the ham. Top with remaining warmed through and cheese is melted,
2 square slices Swiss cheese, cheese; sandwich with remaining bread. about 5 minutes.
halved Dip each sandwich into egg mixture, Cut in half; serve with jam for dipping.
4 slices Black Forest ham soaking for 15 seconds per side; return to
PER SERVING about 599 cal, 33 g pro, 24 g total fat
1 tbsp unsalted butter cutting board.
(11 g sat. fat), 61 g carb (2 g dietary fibre, 15 g sugar),
2 tbsp black currant jam or sweet Preheat oven to 400°F. In large non- 261 mg chol, 2,126 mg sodium, 590 mg potassium. % RDI:
red pepper jelly, stirred stick skillet, melt butter over medium- 36% calcium, 28% iron, 16% vit A, 3% vit C, 43% folate.

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 ON THE
TABLE IN
35
MINUTES

TOMATO SOUP WITH 1 can (796 ml) plum tomatoes Cheese Crisps Preheat oven to 400°F. Line
CHEESE CRISPS 2 tbsp tomato paste large baking sheet with parchment paper.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
1 tbsp liquid honey Wrap rolling pin with paper towel.
¼ cup sour cream While soup is simmering, spoon cheddar
2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp thinly sliced fresh chives by heaping 1 tsp onto prepared pan. Bake just
1 small onion, chopped until melted, about 2 minutes; remove from
Cheese Crisps
1 stalk celery, chopped oven and sprinkle with chives. Continue to
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 cloves garlic, finely grated bake until cheese is crisp and beginning to
or pressed 2 tsp sliced fresh chives
brown around edges, 3 to 4 minutes. Working
2 tsp ground turmeric In Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed quickly, carefully transfer hot crisps onto
¼ tsp each salt and pepper saucepan, melt butter over medium-high prepared rolling pin; let cool completely.
2 cups sodium-reduced chicken broth heat; sauté onion and celery, stirring often,
In blender, purée soup, working in batches if
until softened and beginning to brown,
necessary, until smooth. Divide among serving
4 to 6 minutes. Add garlic, turmeric, salt
bowls; swirl in sour cream and sprinkle with
and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for
chives. Serve with Cheese Crisps.
30 seconds. Stir in broth, tomatoes, tomato
PER SERVING about 225 cal, 9 g pro, 13 g total fat (8 g sat. fat),
paste and honey; cover and bring to boil.
21 g carb (3 g dietary fibre, 13 g sugar), 35 mg chol, 822 mg
Reduce heat to medium; simmer, uncovered, sodium, 661 mg potassium. % RDI: 20% calcium, 21% iron,
stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. 16% vit A, 55% vit C, 12% folate.

TEST
KITCHEN
TIP
If you want to brighten
the soup’s flavour,
add red wine vinegar,
a teaspoon at a time,
before serving.

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COOK & EAT big batch

RECIPES THE TEST KITCHEN

PHOTOGRAPHY MAYA VISNYEI
FOOD STYLING CLAIRE STUBBS
PROP STYLING THE PROPS

meatballs
These aren’t your nonna’s meatballs, but they’re just as juicy, tender and
flavourful. We take this version up a notch with a sweet and savoury
glaze that’s great in a noodle salad, on personal naan pizzas
and bathed in a lemony broth with orzo and zucchini.
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 TEST
KITCHEN
TIP
Wet your hands
to prevent the meatball
mixture from sticking
when rolling.

SOY-GLAZED ¼ cup maple syrup

BEEF MEATBALLS 3 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
MAKES ABOUT 38 MEATBALLS
HANDS-ON TIME 50 MINUTES 1 tsp sesame oil
TOTAL TIME 1 HOUR Soy Glaze Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk
Position racks in top and bottom thirds water with cornstarch. In small saucepan,
5 slices white bread, crusts removed of oven; preheat to 400°F. Tear bread into bring soy sauce, maple syrup, vinegar and
½ cup 2% milk bite-size pieces. In bowl, using hands, mash ginger to boil over medium-high heat, stirring
2 large eggs EUHDGZLWKPLONXQWLO¿QHSDVWH,QVPDOO constantly, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to
3 tbsp sodium-reduced soy sauce bowl, whisk together eggs, soy sauce, garlic medium; whisk in cornstarch mixture until
3 cloves garlic, finely grated or pressed and ginger. Set aside. sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Remove from
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger In large bowl, crumble in beef; add heat; stir in sesame oil. Transfer Soy Glaze
1.5 kg lean ground beef FLODQWURJUHHQRQLRQVKRWSHSSHUÀDNHV to large bowl, reserving ½ cup for Naan
⅓ cup finely chopped cilantro (if using) and lemon zest. Pour egg mixture Meatball Pizzas (see recipe, page 91).
3 green onions, finely chopped and bread mixture over top; gently stir just Using slotted spoon and working in small
½ tsp hot pepper flakes (optional) until combined (do not overmix). batches, transfer meatballs to Soy Glaze;
2 tsp grated lemon zest Firmly roll by rounded 2 tbsp into balls; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate in airtight
Soy Glaze arrange on 2 baking sheets. Bake, switching container for up to 3 days.
¾ cup cold water and rotating pans halfway though, until
PER MEATBALL about 90 cal, 9 g pro, 4 g total fat (2 g sat. fat),
3 tbsp cornstarch no longer pink inside and browned all 4 g carb (trace dietary fibre, 1 g sugar), 33 mg chol, 177 mg sodium,
½ cup sodium-reduced soy sauce over, 15 to 20 minutes. 137 mg potassium. % RDI: 1% calcium, 7% iron, 1% vit A, 4% folate.
Night 1
SOBA
NOODLES
WITH
MEATBALLS
 Night 2
NAAN
MEATBALL
PIZZAS

Change it up
SOY-GLAZED
MINI BEEF
MEATBALLS
Roll one-third of the
beef mixture by
rounded 2 tsp into
balls; bake in 400°F
oven until no longer
pink inside, 8 to
10 minutes. Continue
with recipe as directed
(see page 87).

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 Night 3
MEATBALL,
ORZO &
ZUCCHINI
SOUP

TEST
KITCHEN
TIP
No spiralizer? Thinly
slice zucchini with
a vegetable peeler,
then cut into
long matchsticks.

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 These protein-rich dinners pro-
vide most of the recommended
daily intake of sodium, so bal-
ance out the rest of your day
edges of naan are crisp, 10 to
with lower-sodium choices. 12 minutes; let stand for
2 minutes. Top with spinach;
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Glaze, if desired.
PER SERVING about 877 cal, 49 g pro, 36 g total
fat (16 g sat. fat), 89 g carb (5 g dietary fibre,
16 g sugar), 144 mg chol, 1,824 mg sodium,
708 mg potassium. % RDI: 49% calcium,
59% iron, 23% vit A, 12% vit C, 120% folate.

SOBA NOODLES Return noodle mixture to

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MAKES 4 SERVINGS
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Dressing with remaining green onions 1 large zucchini
1 clove garlic, smashed and Thai pepper (if using). 2 tsp olive oil
½ tsp red pepper flakes 1 onion, grated
PER SERVING about 736 cal, 45 g pro, 28 g total
2 cups chopped fresh fat (7 g sat. fat), 83 g carb (7 g dietary fibre, 1 clove garlic, finely
basil leaves 13 g sugar), 100 mg chol, 1,294 mg sodium, grated or pressed
¼ cup tahini 812 mg potassium. % RDI: 16% calcium,
54% iron, 16% vit A, 57% vit C, 40% folate. 6 cups sodium-reduced
2 tbsp sesame oil chicken broth
2 tbsp lime juice 1 cup orzo
2 tbsp sodium-reduced
soy sauce NAAN MEATBALL 12 to 14 Soy-Glazed Beef
Meatballs (see
2 tbsp maple syrup PIZZAS recipe, page 87)
½ tsp salt MAKES 4 SERVINGS 1 tsp lemon zest
HANDS-ON TIME 10 MINUTES
300 g soba noodles TOTAL TIME 30 MINUTES 2 tbsp lemon juice
4 cups trimmed snow peas ¼ tsp pepper
4 plain or garlic naan 2 tsp sodium-reduced soy
4 green onions,
thinly sliced ½ cup Soy Glaze (approx) sauce (optional)
(see recipe, page 87)
12 Soy-Glazed Beef Using spiralizer, cut zucchini into
Meatballs (see recipe, ⅔ cup jarred pasta sauce
250 g fresh mozzarella long ribbons; set aside. In large
page 87), warmed
cheese, torn VDXFHSDQKHDWRLORYHUPHGLXP
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PER EACH OF 6 SERVINGS about 521 cal, 39 g pro,
16 g total fat (5 g sat. fat), 54 g carb (3 g dietary
fibre, 9 g sugar), 100 mg chol, 1,423 mg sodium,
675 mg potassium. % RDI: 8% calcium, 28% iron,
9% vit A, 20% vit C, 24% folate.
COOK & EAT chicken

more than
chicken soup
for the soul
Using the right cut
of chicken is the key
to achieving tender,
flavourful results.
While thigh meat will
stay juicy in a slow-
simmering coq au
Riesling, chicken
breasts are best for
a quick-fry recipe.
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 TEST
KITCHEN
TIP
Mashing some of
the beans with a
fork will help create
a thicker sauce.

COQ AU RIESLING
MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
HANDS-ON TIME 15 MINUTES 2 large cloves garlic, minced
TOTAL TIME 1¼ HOURS
8 sprigs fresh thyme
8 skin-on bone-in chicken 1 can (540 ml) no-salt-added Remove pan from oven; pour wine
thighs (about 1.5 kg) cannellini or white beans, mixture around chicken (avoiding
½ cup diced thick-cut bacon drained and rinsed skin). Gently stir in thyme and beans;
or pancetta roast until sauce is thickened and
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place chicken,
20 small button mushrooms, chicken is browned, 30 to 40 minutes.
or 5 large button skin side up, in roasting pan. Arrange
Discard thyme; serve chicken over
mushrooms, quartered bacon, mushrooms, red onion and
rice or couscous.
1 red onion, cut in wedges lemon around chicken pieces; sprinkle
half lemon, cut in ¼-inch slices with salt and pepper. Roast until bacon PER EACH OF 8 SERVINGS about 530 cal, 30 g pro,
39 g total fat (14 g sat. fat), 16 g carb (4 g dietary fibre,
1 tsp each salt and pepper is crisp, 25 to 30 minutes.
3 g sugar), 154 mg chol, 535 mg sodium, 619 mg
1 cup Riesling Meanwhile, in liquid measure, whisk potassium. % RDI: 7% calcium, 21% iron, 14% vit A,
1 cup whipping cream (35%) together wine, cream, mustard and garlic. 17% vit C, 7% folate.
SWEET POTATO & 2 cans (each 400 ml) sodium- vinegar, mustard, salt and
reduced mixed beans, pepper. Reduce heat to
CHICKEN CHILI drained and rinsed medium; cover and simmer,
MAKES 10 TO 12 SERVINGS ⅓ cup white vinegar
HANDS-ON TIME 30 MINUTES stirring often, for 1 hour.
TOTAL TIME 1½ HOURS 2 tbsp Dijon mustard (Chili will thicken as it sits.)
2 tsp salt
1 tbsp canola oil ½ tsp pepper PER EACH OF 12 SERVINGS about 152 cal,
1 kg lean ground chicken 12 g pro, 8 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 16 g carb
(4 g dietary fibre, 4 g sugar), 41 mg chol,
2 tbsp chili powder In Dutch oven or large heavy-
474 mg sodium, 299 mg potassium.
1 tbsp dried oregano bottomed saucepan, heat oil over % RDI: 8% calcium, 16% iron, 32% vit A,
6 stalks celery, diced medium-high heat; cook chicken, 43% vit C, 6% folate.
2 onions, diced breaking up with spoon, until
2 sweet green peppers, diced no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
1 sweet potato, peeled and grated Stir in chili powder, oregano,
2 cans (each 796 ml) diced or celery, onions, green peppers,
stewed tomatoes sweet potato, tomatoes, beans,

Top wit h shredded cheddar

cheese, a dollop of sour cream
and chopped green onions.
BAKED CRISPY
SPICY WINGS
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
HANDS-ON TIME 15 MINUTES
MARINATING TIME 4 HOURS
TOTAL TIME 5¼ HOURS

2 cups buttermilk
2 tbsp cayenne pepper sauce
(such as Frank’s RedHot Original)
1½ tsp dry mustard
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 kg separated trimmed chicken wings
(about 20)
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives (optional)
Panko Coating
2 cups panko bread crumbs or quinoa flakes
1 tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp salt
In large bowl, whisk together buttermilk,
cayenne pepper sauce, mustard, garlic
powder and salt; add chicken, turning
to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
Panko Coating Meanwhile, in bowl,
stir together bread crumbs, cayenne pepper
and salt. Set aside.
Arrange racks in top and bottom thirds of
oven; preheat to 375°F. Line 2 rimmed bak-
ing sheets with parchment paper. Working
in batches, remove chicken from marinade,
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between 2 bowls to prevent clumping. (If
using quinoa for coating, do not divide mix-
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Coating, tossing to generously coat. Arrange
on prepared pans; discard marinade.
Bake, turning chicken once and switching
and rotating pans halfway through, until crisp
and golden, 45 to 55 minutes. Remove from
oven; let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Garnish with chives (if using). Serve with Blue
Cheese Coleslaw (see recipe, page 12).
PER SERVING about 369 cal, 28 g pro, 19 g total fat (6 g sat.
fat), 22 g carb (1 g dietary fibre, 4 g sugar), 153 mg chol,
699 mg sodium, 327 mg potassium. % RDI: 6% calcium,
7% iron, 4% vit A, 2% vit C, 4% folate.

TEST
KITCHEN
TIP
You can find quinoa
flakes at your local health
food or bulk store.

CANADIAN LIVING JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 | 95

STICKY GINGER- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
LIME CHICKEN 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
MAKES 4 SERVINGS Remove chicken from oven; brush
HANDS-ON TIME 15 MINUTES Preheat oven to 400°F. Line rimmed
with one-third of the glaze. Bake
TOTAL TIME 1 HOUR baking sheet with parchment paper.
for 5 minutes. Brush with remain-
In large bowl, sprinkle chicken with
4 skin-on chicken legs ing glaze. Bake until instant-read
(about 1.2 kg) cornstarch; toss to coat. Arrange
thermometer inserted in thickest
1 tbsp cornstarch on prepared pan; sprinkle with salt
part of leg reads 165°F and juices
¼ tsp each salt and pepper and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes.
run clear when pierced, 5 to 10 min-
¼ cup liquid honey Meanwhile, in saucepan, whisk
utes. Remove from oven; using clean
2 tbsp hoisin sauce together honey, hoisin sauce,
brush, brush with reserved glaze.
2 tbsp water water, ginger and chili sauce over
Let stand for 10 minutes. Sprinkle
2 tsp grated fresh ginger medium heat. Cook, stirring fre-
with sesame seeds and chives.
1 tsp Asian chili sauce (such as quently, until thickened, 4 to
PER SERVING about 427 cal, 40 g pro, 19 g total fat
sriracha) 6 minutes. Remove from heat; stir
(5 g sat. fat), 24 g carb (1 g dietary fibre, 20 g sugar),
1 tsp lime zest in lime zest and lime juice. Reserv- 135 mg chol, 420 mg sodium, 383 mg potassium. % RDI:
1 tbsp lime juice ing one-third of the glaze; set aside. 2% calcium, 17% iron, 7% vit A, 3% vit C, 6% folate.

96 | CANADIAN LIVING JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018

GREEK CHICKEN
SKILLET
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
HANDS-ON TIME 20 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 20 MINUTES

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

(about 400 g)
½ tsp each salt and pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 sweet yellow pepper, cut in chunks
quarter large red onion, sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
½ cup dry white wine
1 cup sodium-reduced chicken broth
20 Kalamata olives, pitted
2 tbsp capers
¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
(optional)
Place 1 chicken breast on cutting board.
Holding knife blade parallel to board and
with opposite hand on top of chicken, slice
horizontally all the way through breast to
form 2 thin cutlets; repeat with remaining
breast. Using meat mallet or bottom of
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ness. Sprinkle chicken all over with salt,
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shallow dish; lightly coat each cutlet with
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In large skillet, melt 1 tbsp of the butter
over medium-high heat; cook chicken,
turning once, until golden brown,
2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to plate.
In same pan, melt remaining
butter over medium heat; cook
yellow pepper and red onion,
stirring often, for 1 minute.
Stir in tomatoes and rosemary;
cook for 1 minute. Pour in wine, scraping
up browned bits with wooden spoon. Add
broth; bring to boil.
Return chicken to pan, partially nest-
ling; add olives and capers. Reduce
heat to medium; simmer, stirring
often and turning chicken once, until
chicken is cooked through and sauce
is slightly thickened, 5 to 8 minutes.
Sprinkle with Parmesan and
parsley (if using).
PER SERVING about 327 cal, 27 g pro, 17 g total fat
(7 g sat. fat), 16 g carb (3 g dietary fibre, 5 g sugar),
81 mg chol, 932 mg sodium, 672 mg potassium. % RDI:
7% calcium, 12% iron, 17% vit A, 128% vit C, 16% folate.
COOK & EAT indulgence

chocolate
dreams
Spread the love with
these chocolaty treats.

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FOOD STYLING CLAIRE STUBBS
PROP STYLING CATHERINE DOHERTY

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DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE TEST
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MAKES 12 SANDWICH COOKIES
HANDS-ON TIME 30 MINUTES
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8 balls, 2 inches apart, on prepared pans,
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
Let cool on pans for 3 minutes. Transfer for its low acidity and
1½ cups granulated sugar superior dark chocolate
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2 large eggs flavour. For a smooth
1 tsp vanilla Filling Meanwhile, place chocolate batter, sift to remove
2 cups all-purpose flour in heatproof bowl. In small saucepan, any visible lumps before
⅔ cup cocoa powder, sifted heat cream over medium heat until adding the cocoa
1 tsp instant espresso powder EXEEOHVIRUPDURXQGHGJHSRXURYHU powder to recipes.
¼ tsp each baking soda and salt chocolate and let stand, without stirring,
Filling for 1 minute. Stir in butter until melted.
225 g dark chocolate, finely chopped 5HIULJHUDWHXQWLOFRROHGEXWVWLOOVOLJKWO\
(about 8 oz) soft, about 20 minutes.
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¼ cup unsalted butter, softened KHDSLQJWEVSRIWKH¿OOLQJRQWRHDFK
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sheets with parchment paper. In large to edge. Refrigerate in airtight container
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beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until combined.
Beat in vanilla. In separate bowl, whisk
temperature before serving. dark chocolate or dust
WRJHWKHUÀRXUFRFRDSRZGHUHVSUHVVR PER SANDWICH COOKIE about 511 cal, 6 g pro, 33 g total fat
(20 g sat. fat), 52 g carb (4 g dietary fibre, 30 g sugar),
with cocoa powder.
SRZGHUEDNLQJVRGDDQGVDOWVWLULQWR 96 mg chol, 96 mg sodium, 305 mg potassium. % RDI:
egg mixture just until combined. 4% calcium, 29% iron, 22% vit A, 17% folate.

CANADIAN LIVING JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 | 99

 glazing

100 | CANADIAN LIVING JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018

CHOCOLATE & SOUR
CREAM BUNDT CAKE EXWWHULVPHOWHG:KLVNLQFRFRDSRZGHU
MAKES 12 TO 14 SERVINGS
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TEST
HANDS-ON TIME 20 MINUTES
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TOTAL TIME 1½ HOURS

1 cup unsalted butter

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¾ cup 2% milk DQGYDQLOODVWLUXQWLOVPRRWK
A slightly warm
½ cup cocoa powder 6FUDSHEDWWHULQWRSUHSDUHGSDQVPRRWK- cake will absorb the
½ tsp salt LQJWRS%DNHXQWLOFDNHWHVWHULQVHUWHGLQ luxurious chocolate
2 cups all-purpose flour FHQWUHFRPHVRXWFOHDQWRPLQXWHV glaze, so ensure that it
1½ cups granulated sugar /HWFRROLQSDQIRUPLQXWHV,QYHUWRQWR has cooled completely
1 tsp baking soda UDFNUHPRYHSDQ/HWFRROFRPSOHWHO\ before glazing.
2 large eggs 7UDQVIHUWRFDNHSODWH
½ cup sour cream Dark Chocolate Glaze0HDQZKLOH
2 tsp vanilla SODFHFKRFRODWHLQKHDWSURRIERZO,QVPDOO
Dark Chocolate Glaze VDXFHSDQKHDWFUHDPRYHUPHGLXPKHDW
115 g dark chocolate, finely chopped XQWLOEXEEOHVIRUPDURXQGHGJHSRXURYHU
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total fat (14 g sat. fat), 42 g carb (2 g dietary fibre, 26 g
FXS%XQGWSDQ,QVDXFHSDQKHDW sugar), 77 mg chol, 202 mg sodium, 208 mg potassium.
EXWWHUDQGPLONRYHUPHGLXPKHDWXQWLO % RDI: 5% calcium, 17% iron, 18% vit A, 15% folate.

CANADIAN LIVING JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 | 101

 crème de
la crème

102 | CANADIAN LIVING JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018

 DARK CHOCOLATE
POTS DE CRÈME
MAKES 6 SERVINGS
HANDS-ON TIME 10 MINUTES
STANDING TIME 50 MINUTES
REFRIGERATION TIME 3 HOURS
TOTAL TIME 4½ HOURS

1½ cups whipping cream (35%)

1 cup 2% milk
2 cinnamon sticks, halved
170 g dark chocolate, finely chopped
(about 6 oz)
6 large egg yolks
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
½ tsp vanilla
chocolate shavings (optional)
Line roasting pan with tea towel; place six
6-oz ramekins inside pan. In medium sauce-
pan, bring cream, milk and cinnamon sticks
almost to boil over heat. Remove from heat;
cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, place chocolate in heatproof
bowl. In separate bowl, whisk together egg
yolks, brown sugar and vanilla. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 325°F. Remove and
discard cinnamon sticks from cream
mixture; return pan to medium heat just
until bubbles form around edge. Pour over
chocolate; let stand, without stirring, for
1 minute. Whisk until smooth. Gradually
pour chocolate mixture into egg mixture,
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mesh sieve into large liquid measure.
Pour chocolate custard mixture evenly
into ramekins. Pour enough boiling
water into roasting pan to come 1 inch
up sides; cover with foil.
Bake until edges are set yet centres are
still slightly jiggly, 30 to 40 minutes.
Transfer ramekins to rack; let cool
completely. Cover with plastic
wrap; refrigerate until set,
about 3 hours. Top with
chocolate shavings (if using).
PER SERVING about 485 cal, 7 g pro,
TEST 38 g total fat (21 g sat. fat), 31 g carb

KITCHEN (2 g dietary fibre, 25 g sugar),

274 mg chol, 53 mg sodium, 299 mg

TECHNIQUE potassium. % RDI: 12% calcium,

19% iron, 32% vit A, 15% folate.

Gently whisking the hot

chocolate mixture into the
egg mixture—known as
tempering—will result
in a smooth custard and
not a curdled mess.
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COOK & EAT last bite

These to-die-for chocolates taste every

bit as indulgent as their store-bought

Chewy counterparts, but they’re actually

healthier thanks to the date filling.

Pecan
RECIPE THE TEST KITCHEN

Treats

PHOTOGRAPHY, MAYA VISNYEI. FOOD STYLING, CLAIRE STUBBS. PROP STYLING, RENÉE DREXLER/THE PROPS
MAKES ABOUT 25 CANDIES
HANDS-ON TIME 30 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 1½ HOURS

3 cups pitted dates (about 60)

1 tsp salt
50 pecan halves, toasted
1½ cups dark chocolate chips
1 tsp coconut or vegetable oil
Himalayan pink salt (optional)
Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
(If dates are dry, place in large micro-
waveable bowl; cover with water and
microwave on high until softened, 1 to
2 minutes. Drain and pat dry.)
In food processor, pulse dates with salt
until mixture forms ball. Shape by 1 tbsp
into balls; arrange on prepared pan. Press
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Meanwhile, in heatproof bowl set over
saucepan of gently simmering water, melt
chocolate chips until smooth. Remove
from heat; whisk in coconut oil.
Using 2 forks, dip each candy in
chocolate, letting excess drip back into
TEST KITCHEN
bowl. Return candies to pan; sprinkle
with Himalayan salt (if using). Refrigerate
MAKE-AHEAD
Freeze these treats in a
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resealable plastic bag for up
PER CANDY about 131 cal, 1 g pro, 6 g total fat (3 g sat.
fat), 19 g carb (3 g dietary fibre, 15 g sugar), 1 mg chol, to one month. You don’t even
93 mg sodium, 189 mg potassium. % RDI: 1% calcium, need to thaw them to savour
6% iron, 1% folate. their delicious flavour!

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