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Decking your halls: holiday decorating ideas for the enthusiast
Ready to take your Christmas decorating to the next level? Here are some pro tips that can elevate your holiday embellishments from merely so-so to full out sublime. Choose your palette The pro-decorator’s cardinal rule? Choose a palette ...
How to deal with difficult family members during the holidays
If you have an uncle who drinks too much, a cousin who’s recently lost a spouse or a sibling who always makes you lose your temper, it’s important to prepare yourself so that you’ll be ready to defuse the situation. There’s no ...
RECIPE: Chocolate Hazelnut Bûche de Noël
Makes: 14 servings Prep time: 50 minutes Cool/Chill time: 2 hours Cook time: 10 minutes Ready in: 3 hours, 15 minutes Difficulty Level: Intermediate A classic bûche de Noël, or French yule log cake, is one of the most ...
RECIPE: Charcuterie Pretzel Bites
Makes: 12 pieces Prep time: 20 minutes Ready in: 20 minutes Difficulty Level: Easy We’ve taken some charcuterie board favourites – salami, pickles and Dijon mustard – and piled them onto salty pretzel sticks for ...
Four gift ideas for the cook on your list
Friends and family members who love to cook are a blessing. Not only do they spoil us with their culinary creations but they’re also exceedingly easy to buy for. Here are four great gifts that are sure to please the cook on your Christmas ...
Holiday gift pools: five great reasons to opt for collective gift giving
There are a number of reasons, financial and otherwise, to team up with friends, family members or co-workers for your Christmas shopping. ...
2018 Christmas Lights map
Zoom in to your area or zoom out to see displays in other provinces. On a mobile device? Click here to view it in your Google Maps app or mobile browser. Click here to submit your lights display or a favourite display from your ...
RECIPE: Butternut squash gnocchi with creamy lemon butter sauce
Serve these tender potato and squash dumplings as part of your holiday spread in lieu of mashed potatoes – just be sure to double the recipe if you’re ...
Oakridge Boys, lobster and fruitcake, oh my: Cindy Day’s favourite Christmas traditions
When it comes to Christmas and the holiday season, undoubtedly, everyone has their own favourite memory or tradition. ...
CINDY DAY: Memories of Christmas on the farm
Christmas is the most magical time of the year, but somehow, we manage to get stressed out over just about everything: what to buy for whom, if the house is clean enough for the guests, if there’s enough baking in the freezer, parties, ...