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Living It Up

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THE DISH A LITTLE BIT OF THIS, A LITTLE BIT OF THAT • Welcome to Weeknight Hero—a delicious, slam-dunk recipe you’ll want to cook again and again, any night of the week.

Comfort and Joy • Meet a tastemaker whose holiday look strikes the perfect balance between festive and cozy.

Agenda

Pretty Boozy • It’s what’s inside that counts, but there are plenty of tasty first-rate spirits that happen to come in good-looking bottles and are perfect for gifting. Here are 10 of our favourites.

A No-Nonsense Guide to Ozempic

PARTY TRICKS • Could your skin use a pick-me-up before your next soirée? We asked two experts to share their best tips for party prep.

Silver Service • Hitting the party circuit this holiday season? Slip on a silver shoe for guaranteed glam. More casual than gold, a cool-toned metallic—in the form of a slingback pump, ballet flat or slim-fitting sneaker—adds punch to any outfit and is easy to style. A pointed-toe kitten heel looks especially striking peeking out from a navy wide-leg trouser or paired with your trusty LBD.

Quebec City • This charming old-meets-new destination is perfect for a laid-back weekend filled with spectacular views, trendy shops and delicious food.

Glow Up • Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a contemporary spin on the classic menorah.

Rewriting History • For decades, Tanya Talaga has told overlooked, underreported stories about Indigenous people. But in her latest project, the Anishinaabe journalist is telling her own.

Challah Is For Lovers • Learning to make this bread was my way of connecting to Judaism. Learning to love the process changed me for the better.

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

THE 2024 DORIS ANDERSON AWARDS

“Finally, We’re Being Heard” • For decades, members of an ultra-secretive Christian sect in Canada experienced abuse at the hands of those in power. Now, they’re telling their stories—and I’m telling mine, too.

A Skeptic’s Guide to Longevity

THE SPREAD • 19 DELICIOUS, DOABLE RECIPES

4 Benefits of Having Life Insurance at Any Age • When a loved one passes, life insurance can help protect the financial security of those they care about

Sparkly and Sweet • Get a jump on holiday baking this year with cookies that freeze well and can be made weeks in advance.

Middle Eastern, My Way • Food blogger and Chatelaine contributor Amina Al-Saigh makes delicious weeknight friendly dinners with the flavours of her childhood and shares them with thousands of Instagram fans. Here are our favourites from Souk to Table, her first cookbook.

The Gift of Good Wine • The thought behind the selection counts for way more than what’s in the bottle.

THE TAKEAWAY • OUR ADVICE FOR BEING YOUR BEST COOK

3 Toaster Ovens That Just Might Replace Your Actual Oven

Just Roll With It

Vanilla Times Three • How to get the most bang for your buck from your beans, paste and extract.

Sweet Dream