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3 Toaster Ovens That Just Might Replace Your Actual Oven

This Cuisinart toaster oven is anything but toastersized. Its two racks are big enough to cook a 13-in.

Our Test Kitchen contributors dish on their favourite gift-worthy baking essentials.

Heavy-gauge cookie sheets are always the right choice. You can scrub them clean, they don't warp and they conduct heat evenly.

Sweet Dream

DEAD SIMPLE DESSERT

The Gift of Good Wine

The thought behind the selection counts for way more than what's in the bottle.

Just Roll With It

I AM DEEPLY OPPOSED TO DESSERTS that are fussy in preparation or decoration and lacking in taste payoff. But a yule log, also known as a bûche de Noël, is as spectacular to eat as it is to look at. This airy, cream-stuffed sponge cake is hands-down my favourite holiday dessert. (Ask anyone who has ever been to my house in December!) A glossy ganache bark, a handful of sugared cranberries and a few sprigs of rosemary make this seasonal stunner look like it came from a fancy bakery, but it's actually totally doable at home.

Vanilla Times Three

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

"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.

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.

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.

Quebec City

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

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.

A No-Nonsense Guide to to Ozempic

It wouldn't be an understatement to call 2024 the Year of Ozempic.

THE TRICK TO QUICK TURKEY

TURKEY IS MY FAVOURITE PART OF THANKSGIVING: IT DELIVERS RICH, SAVOURY FLAVOURS AND LEFTOVERS FOR DAYS.

A SPLASH OF UMAMI

Reach for this pungent amber liquid when you want a savoury hit of flavour in just about anything, from stir-fries and soups to chili.

Our game plan this Thanksgiving starts early: From slow-cooker stuffing to celeriac soup, everything is almost entirely made ahead of time.

AFTER THE RUSH of maxing out summer, cooler months slow our pace-and our eating.

MOMS BEHIND BARS

A government program that houses incarcerated women with their children was created to keep families together and reduce recidivism. But some participants say it set them up for failure.

Canadian Junk Food Is My Taste of Home

When I moved to the U.S., I thought the junk food would be better. I thought wrong.

BOTOX CURIOUS?

All your questions, answered.

SHARP FOCUS

Can an acupressure mat really help you stress less and sleep better?

Why Creatine Is Causing Such a Stir

Like protein powder before it, creatineoften used by bodybuilders-is going mainstream. As it turns out, it has lots of potential benefits, even if you don't use \"bench\" as a verb.

THE ART OF BEING Mélanie Joly

She's gone from unknown Montreal mayoral candidate to foreign affairs minister in just a decade. Some say she could be the next prime minister. Inside the monumental rise of a political powerhouse.

True Brews

Whether it's drip or pod or hydraulic pump, there are dozens of ways to make your morning buzz. Here are our favourite machines for every method.

THE PREGNANCY SCAMMER

Kaitlyn Braun used and abused dozens of doulas, faking childbirths and preying on their greatest vulnerabilities. Here's how she did it-and how she finally got caught.

THE SCIENCE OF PASTA SALAD

There's nothing I love more on a balmy evening than tucking into a bowl of cold penne mixed with a variety of crisp veggies and herbs. Drape it all in a tangy dressing and it's the ultimate summer comfort food.

NOT ANOTHER FRUIT SALAD

Fruit salad can be so much more than pale, squishy grapes, dyed red cherries and underripe melon.

Taking the Plunge

Cold plunging is hot right now, with a spate of new ice-bath studios dedicated to the practice. Proponents claim that doing it consistently has many health benefits—but what does the science say?

Find Your Flush

Powders, creams, liquids and jellies-we tried every blush we could get our hands on to select the best formulas for a fresh, rosy-cheeked look.

YOUNG AND TRANS IN CANADA

Across the country, provincial leaders are increasingly restricting access to education and health-related rights for trans youth. For the kids-and their families-at the epicentre of the political storm, finding joy begins at home.

The Exterminator

Alberta has been the world's largest rat-free jurisdiction since 1950. It's Karen Wickerson's job to keep it that way.

What I've Learned from My Lifelong Journey in Polyamory

AT JUST 10 YEARS OLD, I began questioning monogamy.