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When we think of food from the forest, wild mushrooms are often the first ingredient that springs to mind. Indeed, the forest offers plenty of options in both spring and fall. For this recipe, we use a medley of wild mushrooms in season, such as chanterelles, pine mushrooms, or lobed oyster mushrooms. The mushrooms are…

When Sydney Dumler was in high school, she didn’t participate in team sports—but she still desired that same sense of belonging. She decided to turn to yoga and Pilates as a way to move her body and connect with her community. By the age of 16, Dumler had become so passionate about her practice that…

We have tested enough wellness devices this year to know that most so-called game changers do not last. They arrive with hype, require a learning curve, demand enthusiasm, and within a month they are tucked in closets with charging cords we can no longer identify. So when a wellness tool not only survived past our…

Rachelle Robinett, registered herbalist (RH), has a unique approach to wellness—one that embraces simplicity and connection to the body and nature. Drawing on her background in fashion and marketing, she’s proving that herbalism is just as relevant, hip, and sophisticated as any trending health practice. While Robinett says a lot of people think of herbalism…

Jeremy Sewall has a gift for making simple food feel elevated. The award-winning chef and co-owner of Boston’s Row 34 restaurants has built his career around honest, ingredient-driven cooking that never tries too hard, just fresh, thoughtful food done right. In his new cookbook, Everyday Chef: Simple Dishes for Family and Friends , Sewall brings…

When it comes to women’s health, the conversation often centers around hormones, but minerals may be the real missing link. Caroline Alan, mineral researcher, functional health educator, and author of the upcoming release The Mineral Reset: The Essential Guide to Replenishing Your Body and Restoring Your Health, is on a mission to change that. After…

These hearty chops are ample and satisfying, and just one is a plentiful serving per person. Here, venison’s traditional forest pairing with juniper is combined with other flavourful aromatics, like cloves, allspice, and star anise, to create a subtle and fragrant combination. Venison is a lean, nutritious meat and, because it has less fat than…

What if your post-meal bloat and energy crash could be remedied not by which foods go on your plate, but by the order in which you eat them? Enter food sequencing, in which you eat your fibre first, followed by protein and/or fat, and lastly, carbohydrates. “Research shows that eating in this order can delay…

Looking for a way to unwind and support your well-being? This thoughtfully curated basket is packed with wellness-focused goodies designed to help you relax, recharge, and practice some much-needed self-care.