Chatelaine
October 2024
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Welcome to The Kitchen Issue
I’VE HAD KITCHENS ON THE BRAIN LATELY. It all started with our how-to-create-a-kitchen-you-love package on page 34. Whether you’re in the market for a full-on reno or a few DIY updates, you’ll want to...
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Welcome to The Kitchen Issue
I’VE HAD KITCHENS ON THE BRAIN LATELY. It all started with our how-to-create-a-kitchen-you-love package on page 34. Whether you’re in the market for a full-on reno or a few DIY updates, you’ll want to...
THE DISH
Haluski ( Caramelized Onion and Cabbage Pasta )
PREP 5 MIN; TOTAL 30 MIN SERVES 4 Widely known throughout Central and Eastern Europe, haluski is a dish that surely originated from the need to be resourceful during long, cold winters. I...
Past and Present
Meet an artist who’s putting a grown-up spin on her high-school style. Marisa Gallemit marisagallemit 52, OTTAWA Visual artist Marisa Gallemit came of age in the ’80s, when preppy style was everywhere...
Fall Is For (Book) Lovers
These compelling new releases prove that there’s no better season for reading. If you need yet another reason to adore fall—aside from cooler weather, crisp leaves and way better hair days—consider...
Why Creatine Is Causing Such a Stir
Like protein powder before it, creatine—often 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. WHAT IS CREATINE...
SHARP FOCUS
Can an acupressure mat really help you stress less and sleep better? IMAGINE LYING DOWN on a padded mat dotted with hundreds of sharp plastic spikes. It’s not the most relaxing thought, but many...
BOTOX CURIOUS?
All your questions, answered. How does it work? Botox is a brand name that is often used to refer to any injectable neurotoxin treatment that reduces the appearance of existing wrinkles and slows the...
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. IN...
BETTER UNDERSTANDING ALLERGY IMMUNOTHERAPY’S TWO FORMS
There are three main allergy management options for children: avoidance, symptom relief medications, and allergy immunotherapy. Allergy immunotherapy is useful because it targets allergies’ source. It...
Treatment Options for Your Child
Allergies can negatively impact children’s daily lives and even school performance, but treatment options are available. Allergies in children are increasingly common. Allergies come in many forms,...
Supporting Meal Programs and Fostering Food Literacy Initiatives in Ontario Schools
Flagship Charitable Program provides grants, resources, and programming investments to schools. Farm Boy, a leading Ontario fresh food retailer, is thrilled to announce, 'nourish to flourish', a new...
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. IT’S SURPRISING what you miss when you leave Canada. Five years ago, I left Canada’s most annoying city (Toronto)...
THE CONVERSATION
This is the face of a woman who absolutely adores her new kitchen. We paired up with IKEA to transform a dated space into her favourite room in the house.Here’s how you can do the same.
WHEN KARIN BAQI and her spouse, Darren Puscas, were house-hunting in Toronto, a roomy kitchen was at the top of their wish list. Their previous kitchen could only comfortably accommodate one person at...
The Big Question
What frustrates you the most about your current kitchen? That’s one of the first things an IKEA kitchen specialist asks during a planning session, whether it’s done in-store, online or at home. (Get a...
MORE IKEA DESIGN ADVICE
TIP #1 Consider the working triangle of the kitchen—cooking, cold storage and washing. These three components must work in harmony for optimal functionality. TIP #2 When it comes to storage, keep...
The IKEA Effect
According to IKEA’s 2023 Life at Home report, 40 percent of respondents said that having a tidy and organized home helped them feel content and at ease. Karin can attest to that. Here are five details...
Cupboard Love
Brand-new cabinetry is expensive. If it’s not in the cards, tackle one of these four DIY projects to breathe new life into your cupboard doors. ADD A WINK OF WHIMSY ½ Difficulty rating “Find secret...
REALISTIC REFRESH
Don’t have the budget for a full reno? A few easy updates can go a long way. FIX YOUR PAIN POINTS Annoying little quirks, like a sticky drawer or a corner that turns into a clutter magnet, can make...
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Working with a contractor? Here’s what to do and what to avoid to ensure a positive experience. DO ASK A LOT OF QUESTIONS “Talk about what projects they’ve enjoyed—it will help you find common...
It’s All in the Details
Decorator Beth Hitchcock’s kitchen is a master class in finishing touches. Here are seven to consider. 1 MULTIPLE LIGHT SOURCES “A sconce or a table lamp makes the kitchen a more inviting...
CONQUER KITCHEN CLUTTER
Jen Rowe, pro organizer and owner of NEAT Method Toronto, shares seven ways to tame out-of-control cupboards and counters. 1 Optimize flow Start with the dishwasher: Think about what goes in and out...
Backsplash in a Flash!
Tempted to try a peel-and-stick backsplash? This is a doable DIY even for complete newbies, says Kristen Coutts. A few words of warning, however: For starters, these tiles—sold in sheets with adhesive...
The Great Kitchen Island Debate
Adding an island is a big project with a big price tag—as well as a hot topic in the world of design. Here, two experts weigh in. ALL FOR IT As long as you’ve got enough clearance to open the...
RENO REGRETS
“Not incorporating hidden built-in waste bins in my previous kitchen. It’s a small thing, but as beautiful as a kitchen can look, forgetting some of those important daily things is a big mistake.”...
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. AMANDA LEPINE...
HOW TO MAKE MENO PAUSE SUCK LESS
(You can find it at chatelaine.com/menopause.) Last fall, we published an extensive guide detailing the major symptoms of menopause and offering science-based ways to mitigate them. This year, we want...
DO:START STRENGTH TRAINING—EVEN IF YOU’D RATHER NOT
WHEN IT COMES to reasons not to strength train, Louise Malone, a trainer educator based out of Montreal’s West Island YMCA, has heard them all. “It doesn’t give you that endorphin rush, your muscles...
DO:TAKE CARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
Mental-health challenges and fluctuations in mood are common for many people experiencing menopause. “Depending on the study, the risk of depression is increased two- to four-fold during menopause,”...
ASK YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT TESTOSTERONE
WHEN YOU THINK about menopause and hormones, you likely think about estrogen and progesterone—not testosterone. But in a 2010 study, post-menopausal women treated with testosterone showed...
ACT FAST IF YOU NOTICE YOUR HAIR IS THINNING
As we get older, our hair does too. Aside from the obvious greys, hair often gets drier, coarser and less shiny. Many women also experience thinning. “Androgenetic alopecia peaks during menopause,”...
REMEMBER: THERE’S NO MAGIC BULLET WHEN IT COMES TO NUTRITION (BUT A LITTLE EXTRA PROTEIN AND FIBRE CAN’T HURT)
“WHAT YOU NEED nutritionally during menopause isn’t all that different from what you needed at 20,” says Jenn Salib Huber, a registered dietitian from Atlantic Canada who is currently based in the...
MOISTURIZE YOUR VAGINA
During menopause, the vagina becomes thinner and less elastic and produces less lubrication, leading to vaginal dryness—a component of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (also known as GSM). Burning,...
DO:TRY GETTING HIGH
FOR MICHELE PARROTTA, perimenopause was a breeze. The Hamilton, Ont., resident’s periods stopped quietly at 47. It wasn’t until she was menopausal that she started having issues: hot flashes,...
THE SPREAD
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. Flavours and textures that have mellowed out from a long loll in the oven or lazy burble on the stovetop seem right....
Welcome to Fruitopia
Chatelaine contributor Camilla Wynne’s new cookbook, Nature’s Candy, teaches you how to candy almost any fruit—from quinces to kumquats—and bake with it, too. Candied fruit isn’t very popular where I...
Rise and Shine
Chocolate toast, sweet and savoury salads, and a speedy stovetop granola are the stars of this fun, unfussy breakfast spread. Spiced Chocolate Toasts with Figs PREP 15 MIN; TOTAL 25 MIN SERVES 4...
THE TAKEAWAY
Put down the knife! From a grater-style mandoline to a multi-tasking egg slicer, the right tool can save you serious time in the kitchen.
Slicing and dicing ingredients by hand might be efficient for professional chefs, but home cooks need an edge. Here are our favourite gadgets for reducing prep time. 1. MAIN SQUEEZE Ignore the haters:...
TRY ONE OF THESE DECANT-FRIENDLY PICKS
decanter to decant at all; a pitcher, vase or even a wide-mouthed plastic container will work, so long as it’s clean. 1. Star winemaker Kelly Mason brings her deft hand to this cabernet franc, which...
Breathing Room
Do you really have to decant your wine? IF YOU HAVE a dusty wine decanter in the back of your cupboard, you’re not alone. There are a lot of misconceptions about what a decanter actually does—and...
THE TRICK TO QUICK TURKEY
TURKEY IS MY FAVOURITE PART OF THANKSGIVING: IT DELIVERS RICH, SAVOURY FLAVOURS AND LEFTOVERS FOR DAYS. I still sometimes love to roast a whole bird for the “oohs” and “aahs” it elicits as it appears...
SPATCHCOCKED TURKEY
SERVES 12 TO 14 PREP 20 MIN; TOTAL 1 HR 50 MIN 5 to 6 kg whole turkey,thawed ifpurchased frozen6 tbsp avocado oil (orany oil with a highsmoke point)3 tbsp kosher salt1 tbsp onion powder2 tsp dried...
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. FISH SAUCE is an all-star ingredient in the Southeast Asian...
Hello, Home Slice!
Quickest-Fix Pumpkin Pie PREP 25 MIN; TOTAL 1 HR 15 MIN, PLUS COOLING TIME SERVES 12 TO 16 This year, we’re taking a shortcut to Thanksgiving dessert by pouring our homemade pumpkin filling...
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