Category: Lifestyle Blog

  • Basil, Ginger, Green Tea, Turmeric Cooler

    This refreshing cooler has layers of delicate flavour and just a hint of sweetness. An infusion of basil, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and turmeric is combined with gently steeped green tea. Make this well in advance to allow time to chill the drink prior to the picnic. Keep it cold in an insulated container or cooler.…

  • Living Well with Ffern Founders Owen Mears and Emily Cameron: On Scent, Storytelling, and the Quiet Beauty of Seasonality

    We recently fell head over heels for Spring 25, Ffern’s latest seasonal fragrance—a lush, luminous ode to violets that somehow bottled both fairy-tale nostalgia and a sunlit forest floor. (If you missed that feature, catch up here) But the more we learned about Ffern, the more we wanted to pull back the curtain on the…

  • Our Favorite Clean Fragrances for Spring That Are Anything But Basic

    Products are selected with care by our team. Some of the links in this story are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to purchase—helping us continue to share mindful, inspiring content. Spring cleaning isn’t just about reorganizing your pantry or finally tackling that closet you’ve been side-eyeing since January.…

  • Broccoli and Carrot Slaw with Miso Dressing

    This hearty salad has the soul of a stir-fry with flavours of garlic, soy, miso, ginger, and chilies. And it makes use of every part of the broccoli by including the flavourful stem. Edamame gives this fibre-rich salad a punch of protein. The best thing is that this slaw keeps well and gets richer in…

  • Aquafaba Pavlova with Mango, Mint, and Lime Coconut Cream

    Mom is sure to love this sweet and sensational-looking dessert made with aquafaba meringue. The meringue’s crisp texture provides contrast with the fluffy whipped coconut cream, topped with mango purée and sweet mango chunks. Lime zest and mint bring everything together, while a dash of blue matcha makes the meringue’s interior a subtle surprise. This…

  • Recycling

    Options for recycling metals, glass, plastics, and paper have become commonplace both in and out of our homes—but how does recycling work, and why does it differ from place to place? Here we take a deep dive into the recycling policies and practices of each Canadian province and territory and discuss your role when it…

  • Miranda Kerr’s Non-Negotiables: The 5 Daily Habits That Keep Me Grounded

    Ever wonder how Miranda Kerr manages to juggle it all—running a global beauty empire, embracing motherhood, and radiating that effortless glow? It’s not magic (though her skincare routine comes close). The secret? A set of simple yet powerful daily habits that keep her centered, energized, and ready to take on the day with grace. From…

  • Chickpea Flatbread Sandwiches with Arugula, Pomegranate, and Chili Crisp

    Sandwiches are a picnic essential, but these ones have a bit of a twist. These uncomplicated sandwiches are fresh and full of flavour made extra special with homemade flatbread studded with fragrant nigella seeds. The chickpea filling is dressed with olive oil, pomegranate molasses, honey, and chili crisp for a delicious and unexpected flavour that…

  • Calling Dr. Tree, MD

    In 2023, health workers and volunteers planted more than 1,000 trees at Edmonton’s Grey Nuns Community Hospital. It’s all part of a nationwide movement to tap into one of the most well-documented forms of healing medicine: nature, green spaces, and forests. [callout] Carbon emissions and health The healthcare sector produces more greenhouse gas emissions than…

  • Lemon Chicken and Greek Salad Skewers

    The inspiration here is Greek Salad―but on a stick. We’ve added some savoury lemony garlic chicken packed with flavour so it’s delicious served cold. These skewers are packed full of veggies, which makes them easy to modify for those with dietary preferences. Just leave off the feta or the chicken for those who prefer veggies…