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Summer’s here! What better time to slow down and soak in the warming rays of the sun. The trap that many of us fall into during summer, though, is to aggressively seize the season by overscheduling our weekends and setting overly ambitious personal goals, only to reflect on Labour Day weekend about how fast it…

A fresh take on summer eating, this vibrant tart from our friends at Anima Mundi is layered with hydrating tomatoes, creamy ricotta, and a bright basil-Moringa pesto—designed to energize and ground all at once. Moringa, often called the “miracle tree,” has been revered for centuries in Ayurvedic and folk traditions for its ability to nourish…

In a world overflowing with probiotics, enzymes, and gut cleanses, it’s easy to assume your digestive health needs more of the same. And while beneficial bacteria and targeted supplements absolutely play a crucial role, optimal digestion also depends on activating your body’s natural digestive processes, starting with how your system breaks down food from the…

Peaches define the simplicity of summer. Juicy fruit, full of flavour, is made even more delicious with a quick grill, finished with a dollop of yogurt. Topping the warm fruit is a surprising twist: a drizzle of sweet and spicy hot honey finished with a dash of herbaceous lemon flavour. This recipe was originally published…

Luscious red, yellow, and orange peppers are a summer treat. Grilling intensifies their flavour, and the liquor they produce as they cool is the perfect starter for a delicious dressing. Olive oil, cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika join the party, finished off with a sprinkling of toasted hazelnuts. This recipe was originally published in the…

O, to be the mule Motivated solely by a carrot at a hoof’s distance Rather than a man The slave to the Ruffles at arm’s length ―The Man and The Mule, Kenny Bodanis (1971 – ) It is a constant battle for me, even though I am fit. I’m six feet tall, and my weight undulates…

Garden herbs are bountiful in summer. Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme work in harmony with garlic and paprika in this yogurt-based marinade. Slathered over a spatchcocked chicken, which shortens cooking time, the marinade helps to tenderize s and add fragrance to the meat prior to grilling or roasting. The finishing touch is fresh plum salsa,…

Let’s be honest: there are a lot of skincare products on the market. At The Chalkboard Mag, we test new formulas almost daily—some buzzy, some bland, and a few that actually surprise us. OneSkin was one of those rare surprises. What instantly caught our attention? They didn’t just remix existing ingredients or lean on trends.…

Most people aren’t fans of emotional pain. Nevertheless, it’s part of the human condition. Let’s look at ways to move through pain with more ease, and see what can be learned in the process. We’re in this together We humans are made up of minds, bodies, emotions. This makes up an interconnected system that enables…

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