Innholdsfortegnelse for July/Aug 2022 i Chatelaine

We love hearing your feedback on the magazine—please keep it coming. Send your thoughts to letters@chatelaine.com. Past and present  After flipping through our May/June 2022 issue, one reader wrote in to tell us what she liked—and to share a memento from Chatelaine’s past. Last month’s issue is so well done. Not that I don’t look forward to every issue, but I feel like the issue had the perfect combination of topics and enough great recipes—from homemade bagels to Vietnamese coffee—to keep me cooking all summer long. I especially loved the article featuring female solo van lifers who embrace their independence. And, as always, the humour column at the end lets me finish my evening reading Chatelaine curled up in bed with a smile. To finish off my note, I’ll share…

Manny Martins-Karman MANNYKARMAN 58, WINNIPEG Graphic designer and content creator Manny Martins-Karman (who has more than 41K followers on TikTok, where she shares daily fashion inspo) believes in the mood-boosting power of bright colours—and of wearing whatever the hell you want. “This outfit makes me feel on top of the world,” she says of her zesty take on the classic jeans-and-blazer combo. “So many people my age think that they should follow some arbitrary rules about what is appropriate to wear. But this is my time to shine, and I’m gonna live out loud and proud.”…

We were onto something when we included Delia Owens’ bestseller, Where the Crawdads Sing, in our 2020 virtual book club. Reese Witherspoon’s production company, Hello Sunshine, has adapted the comingof-age mystery—about a solitary girl who lives in North Carolina swampland and is the subject of much small-town gossip, and the shocking murder of a handsome local—into an atmospheric film starring Normal People’s Daisy Edgar-Jones. In theatres July 15.…

FITNESS TRACKERS have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years: In 2020, the Pew Research Center found that one in five Americans owned one, with the global industry valued at more than US$36 billion. Popular trackers include Fitbit, Garmin and Apple Watch, the latter of which produces a satisfying set of closed rings as you hit daily movement, exercise and standing targets. But while these wearables track many metrics, not all of them are meaningful. Martin MacInnis, a kinesiology professor at the University of Calgary who heads a research group that studies the body’s response to exercise, weighs in on which measurements are actually worth tracking. HEART RATE This is a good indicator of the intensity of your workout. Moderate exercise should raise your heart rate to 64 to 76 percent…

1. Ease into it “Choose a shade close to your skin tone for natural results and increase the intensity gradually.” 2. Prep the skin DHA—a.k.a. dihydroxyacetone, the main active ingredient in self-tanners—works by reacting to amino acids in the top layer of skin, which leads dry areas to darken faster. To avoid patchiness, exfoliate and hydrate thoroughly before applying, paying special attention to hands, knees, elbows and feet. 3. Ace your application For your face, try a lightweight mist or hydrating serum, such as Nuda’s newly launched Hyaluronic Acid Self-Tanning Serum ($60; nuda.ca). Hands and feet are notoriously hard to get right. The most common culprit: too much product. Beaulieu recommends using the leftovers from your full-body application. “Always use a mitt to avoid staining.” 4. Fix mistakes Missed a…

AS we cruise down the highway at top speed, windows down and Rolling Stones blasting from the radio, I wish I’d waited to rub the fondant-covered wedding cake with Crisco—a baker’s trick for adding shine, but also sticky—until we got to the venue. My friend Maggie and I are balancing three tiers of cake on our laps, crammed into the front seat of a lime-green pickup driven by her dad. He sings along merrily, gesticulating while smoking a cigarette. As the wind sends ash blowing through the truck cab, I try to will it away from the cake with the power of my mind. I’d arrived in Vancouver a few days earlier to make a wedding cake for an old friend—my gift to the couple. I was staying with Maggie,…

MADELINE WAS EIGHT when her body started to rebel against the things she wanted it to do. She remembers being struck with blinding pain in her legs. She crumpled to the floor in the hallway of her family home and sobbed. Her parents took her to a doctor, who delivered a possible diagnosis: Her right leg was shorter than her left, and her spine curved from scoliosis. She never received treatment or therapy, and she does not know why. Madeline, who wanted to be an actress when she grew up, got used to dancing on sore legs. Just before she started grade 5, she got mononucleosis. After that, she kept getting sick—colds, ear infections and coughs that dragged on. In her midteens, Madeline began to struggle with fatigue and weight…

BAMBOO They’re cheap and biodegradable, which makes bamboo a popular choice. It’s important to soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before cooking to prevent them from splitting or catching fire. METAL Opt for sturdy, reusable steel skewers—and an oven mitt to pick them up with while cooking—if you plan on skewering all summer. They retain higher heat temperatures for longer periods of time. SHAPE MATTERS Skewers come in a variety of fun shapes—but flat, single-pronged sticks are the most user-friendly variety you can buy. Unlike round, cylindrical skewers, they’re easier to thread food on, and keep it from turning when you flip the skewers on the grill.…

STRAWBERRY AND LIME CURD TRIFLE P 70 STRAWBERRY YOGURT CAKE P 70 KICHEN TIP Well-wrapped semifreddo will keep frozen for up to 1 month. Compote will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. STRAWBERRY AND HONEY SEMIFREDDO Strawberry and Honey Semifreddo PREP 40 MIN; TOTAL 1 HR PLUS 8 HR FREEZING TIME SERVES 8 This dessert will be your back-pocket recipe all season: Make the semifreddo and compote ahead of time to suit your schedule. The best part? A semifreddo is just that: semi-firm. This dessert won’t get too solid to eat, no matter how long it’s frozen. Strawberry Compote 1 454 g pkg strawberries, hulled⅓ cup liquid honey (107 g)1 tbsp lemon juice⅛ tsp salt Semifreddo 3 egg whites¼ cup granulated sugar (48 g)3 tbsp liquid…

KICHEN TIP Spread the leftover strawberry pulp on scones or bread as an alternative to jam. Strawberry-Grapefruit Smash PREP 15 MIN TOTAL 20 MIN SERVES 2 227 g strawberries, hulled and chopped, about 1 ½ cups2 tbsp honey or granulated sugar½ cup grapefruit juice¼ cup lemon juice½ cup Aperol¼ cup ginIce cubesStrawberry-flavoured sparkling water, such as BublySliced strawberries, for garnishGrapefruit wedges, for garnish 1. Mash chopped strawberries in a bowl until coarsely pureed. Stir in honey, grapefruit juice and lemon juice. Let stand 5 min. 2. Strain mixture through a fine strainer into a large cup. Use the back of a spoon to press on pulp, extracting as much liquid as possible. Discard or reserve pulp for another use. Stir Aperol and gin into the same cup. 3. Pour into…

BEAUTY IS A RITUAL, A TREATMENT, A WAY OF LIFE. For us—FASHION, Chatelaine and Châtelaine—it’s also part of our DNA. Collectively, we’ve reported on every facet of the beauty industry for well over a century. We’ve also each run our own beauty awards programs to celebrate the best of the best—until now. In 2022, we decided it was time to join forces and go big! Welcome to our inaugural tri-brand Beauty Awards. Choosing the products that are worth your time (and money) takes a little effort and a lot of makeup remover wipes. Our 37 judges—including some of Canada’s top makeup artists, hairstylists, influencers and editors—spent months poring over the submissions, testing and singling out the most impressive beauty products on the market with a few key factors in mind:…

BEST INNOVATIVE HAIR STYLING TOOL L’Oréal Professionnel Steampod 3.0, $375, kerastase.ca Don’t sleep on this high-tech straightening tool, especially if you have curly or damaged hair. Rather than heat alone, it also uses continuous steam to smooth strands. “My hair felt healthy and silkysmooth,” vouched our judge. BEST GROOMING ACCESSORY Bushbalm Francesca Trimmer, $75, bushbalm.ca “Obsessed. Obsessed. Obsessed,” gushed one judge about this waterproof trimmer, which can be adjusted to three lengths. Its USBrechargeable battery lasts up to five hours. BEST SKINCARE TOOL NuFace Mini Facial Toning Device, $250, thebay.com Using microcurrent technology to stimulate and tone facial muscles, this device firms the skin to give the appearance of a more sculpted visage. Think of it as a workout for your face. BEST BEAUTY APP Chanel Lipscanner, free Thanks to…

Welcome to our third annual Made in Canada Issue! Part of our mandate at Chatelaine is to highlight amazing Canadian brands and makers in every issue, but especially this one: Every product featured on the next 80 pages is either made in Canada or made by a brand that’s headquartered here. We’re also excited to unveil our brand new look. Our mission with this redesign? To infuse a little more joy and liveliness into our pages. Like many of you, we’ve been feeling a bit heavy after these past two pandemic years, and we’re ready to kick up our heels. Being magazine geeks, this heel-kicking has taken the form of blowing up the architecture of the magazine—a brilliant idea from one of our longtime contributors, Danielle Groen. We’ve also added…

Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ) • July 6 to 17 Quebec’s largest outdoor music festival is back and more dynamic than ever. FEQ now runs for 12 days instead of 11, with acts like Jack Johnson, Halsey, Alanis Morissette and Rage Against the Machine punctuating the vast lineup of performers. feq.ca. Great Northern Arts Festival • July 8 to 17 The Northwest Territories is a treasure trove of culture. Thankfully, the Great Northern Arts Festival has been gathering artists, designers and performers from across the territories every summer since 1989. Learn about soapstone carving, birchbark basketry and the delicate process of drum making at this 10-day exhibition. greatnorthernartsfestival.org. Calgary Stampede • July 8 to 17 A proudly volunteer-driven event, the Calgary Stampede is about giving back and highlighting the…

* Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier Paris Peralta wakes up covered in blood and clutching a straight razor; her celebrity husband is dead in their bathtub. She’s (obviously!) the prime suspect—a mess complicated by her secret identity, hidden for nearly two decades. Hillier takes readers for a dizzying spin. July 19. * Where You End and I Begin by Leah McLaren When journalist McLaren was a teen, her mother revealed a secret: From age 12, she’d had a years-long sexual relationship with her middle-aged riding instructor. The effects of this trauma ripple through both women’s lives, and as an adult McLaren confronts the fraught nature of their tangled relationship. July 26. * Diary of a Void by Emi Yagi, translated by David Boyd and Lucy…

GIVEN THAT runners are a notoriously brand-loyal bunch, launching a new shoe is a big step. It’s less so, however, if you’re already a beloved activewear brand. Enter the Blissfeel, the first of four Lululemon kicks to roll out this year—and one of a handful of running shoes designed specifically for women. “A lot of women tell us that a shoe doesn’t fit because they have weird feet,” says Katie Manser, lead researcher at California-based Heeluxe, a shoe-testing lab that helps brands make better footwear. “But they don’t have weird feet: They have women’s feet, and the shoe is intended for men.” Indeed, most women’s running shoes are made using the same forms as men’s, though our feet are wider at the ball and narrower at the heel. (We also…

Everyone can get frustrated by tiny jewellery clasps, but for people with conditions that affect fine motor skills, accessorizing is a daily challenge. While working with youth with cerebral palsy, Amanda Sottile, a kinesiology student at the University of Toronto, saw how life-changing adaptive solutions can be. It inspired Haven & Co., her jewellery brand, which offers a mix of classic and trendy necklaces with strong, adjustable magnetic clasps. The clasps are also sold separately and can be fastened to your own necklaces and bracelets.…

PREP 40 MIN; TOTAL 1 HR 40 MIN; PLUS COOLING TIME SERVES 16 This adaptation of my celebratory wedding cake skips the fondant and comes in a manageable, 8-inch size. This is a standout dessert for any occasion, such as a birthday party or even a weekend gathering. Decorate with handcrafted marzipan figures, raspberries or fresh flowers. Cake 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour (233 g)2 ½ tsp baking powder½ tsp salt1 ¼ cups 35% cream1 tbsp lemon juice1 ¼ cups granulated sugar (250 g) Zest of 1 lemon½ vanilla bean, split and scraped3 eggs2 ½ tbsp poppy seeds Buttercream ½ cup plus 2 tbsp granulated sugar (125 g) 2 egg whites ⅔ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature1 cup firm lemon curd, such as PC Black Label Lemon Curd1 tsp vanilla…

TABLETOP JACKSON GRILLS VERSA 50 This stainless steel tabletop gas grill made in Abbots-ford, B.C., clocks in at just 16 lb, is a breeze to set up (just flip out the legs and open the lid) and is even easier to keep clean. $395, kerrisdalelumber.ca. FOLDABLE NAPOLEON TRAVELQ 285X While bigger and heavier than its tabletop counterparts, this gas-powered, foldable grill makes up for the extra weight with a utensil shelf, a large cooking surface and a porcelain cast iron grate, which is better than stainless steel at retaining heat evenly and cooking at high temperatures—both must-haves for the perfect sear. $399, napoleon.com. LIGHTWEIGHT BROIL KING PORTA CHEF This grillmaker’s portable BBQ with detachable legs is exceptionally sturdy given how lightweight it is. A big grilling grate and foldable…

Growing up in Toronto, Tara Lê had her fair G share ofbánhmì. For lunch, her mom would stuff a French baguette with homemade meat fillings and top it with pickled carrot and daikon, fresh cucumber and cilantro. Lê’s favourite was bánh mì thị t Nu’ó’ng (bánh mì with grilled pork), which is now a menu item at Bánh Mì Metro, her Vietnamese sandwich shop in Toronto’s Scarborough area. Full of complementary flavours and contrasting textures, bánh mì is a culmination of influences from Vietnam’s colonial history. Its origins date back to the first decade of the country’s French occupation in the 19th century, when the baguette was a “case of love at first bite for the entire population,” writes historian Vũ Hồng Liên in Rice and Baguette: A History of…

A fruit pavlova—like our sweet strawberry number on page 71—is born of contradicting truths. The juicy crush of summer berries and crispy chew of meringue were made for each other, but summer is also a tricky time of year to coax egg whites into this crispy, cloudy form. Here’s how to stick the landing on this dessert. TIP 1: Check the humidex If there were ever an indoor recipe that required a weather check, a pavlova would be it. Try to avoid making it on sticky days; humid air forces moisture into a meringue, making it prone to collapse. TIP 2: Give yourself plenty of time The key to a meringue’s crisp, airy texture is dryness. You can encourage this by leaving your baked pavlova in the turned-off oven with…

Gelatina Mosaico PREP 20 MIN; TOTAL 20 MIN PLUS 8 HRS CHILLING TIME SERVES 8 TO 10 On childhood trips to visit family in Mexico, I looked forward to running to a corner store and digging into a cup of cold gelatina. Also known as gelatina mosaico (stained glass jelly) in Mexico and Brazil, this no-bake dessert is made from sweetened condensed and evaporated milks, and chopped Jell-O. You can make it in eight to 10 cups for a quick fix, or in a Bundt pan for an easy summer stunner. This recipe makes a solid cake; reduce the unflavoured gelatin by ¼ for more wobble. 3 or 4 85 g packets flavoured gelatin, assorted colours4 7 g packets unflavoured gelatin, such as Knox1 354 mL can sweetened condensed milk1 354…

ANDRÉANNE DION Senior Style and Beauty Editor, Chatelaine ANIYA NANDY Makeup and Hair Artist BERNADETTE MORRA Editor-In-Chief, FASHION magazine CATRIONA SMART Co-Founder, Halo & Co. CELINE TADRISSI Founder and Director, Hammam Spa By Céla DANIEL REYES COCKA Award-Winning Blogger and Digital Creator DEBORAH FULSANG Editor and Creator ELIZA ENMAN-MCDANIEL Musician, The Beaches EUGENIA RAGAS Beauty Journalist GEORGE ANTONOPOULOS Creative and Fashion Director, FASHION magazine JASMINE MERINSKY Hair and Makeup Artist JEAN-FRANÇOIS CD Makeup Artist JESSIKA FINK Partnerships and Marketing Director, SJC Media JILLIAN MORGAN Acting Digital Director, FASHION magazine JODI LOPEZ Life, Style and Motherhood Blogger JOHN NIGHTINGALE Model JOSIANE KONATÉ Content Creator and Curator KATIA HANINE Content Creator and Brand Marketing Specialist KYLIE MILLER Musician, The Beaches LORA GRADY Beauty, Trends and Features Editor, Cosmetics LORRI JENNINGS Textured Hair…

A LITTLE BIT OF THIS, A LITTLE BIT OF THAT Turn the page for Ryan Barclay’s Grilled Okra and Cantaloupe Salad recipe. Grilled Okra and Cantaloupe Salad with Piri Piri Dressing PREP 20 MIN; TOTAL 30 MIN SERVES 4 It may be an unusual combo, but this warm salad of sweet melon, smoky cauliflower and charred okra is a delicious medley. Serve it with toast to soak up the extra sauce. 225 g okra (12 to 16 pieces) 1 small cauliflower, trimmed and cut in medium florets (about 4 cups)3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided Salt and pepper, to taste1 340 mL jar water-packed roasted red peppers, drained1 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves, divided7 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp hot smoked paprika2 garlic cloves, peeled½ cantaloupe, peeled and cut in1 ½-in.-thick slices8…

GIRLS WHO FISH NL Get the full boat-to-bowl experience with this program from non-profit Fishing for Success. The group meets twice a month and empowers women to master the skills of Newfoundland and Labrador’s handline cod fishery. Women of all ages learn to repair boats, fillet fish and prepare seafood dinners. facebook.com/Girlswhofishnl. GET OUTSIDE Feeling nervous about your ability to rough it in the wild? Get Outside will help you build the skills you need to trek with the best. The Hiking for Fitness series in the Canadian Rockies progressively ups the ante so that participants are ready to tackle hikes of up to 15 kilometres by the end of the season. getoutsideadventures.ca. PADDLE LIKE A GIRL Paddle Like a Girl’s exciting three-day workshops in Magnetawan, Ont., will have even…

1 TAKE COVER WITH A SAIL If you have neighbours who can see down at you, a sail will add horizontal privacy as well as cover from the sun. One caveat: You’ll need to attach the corners to strong posts. This may require having posts installed, but that’s still way cheaper than springing for full fencing. Most sails come with extra rope and springs so you can adjust the fit to your space. You can also get a local sewing company to make a custom option for you. Like the vibe of a sail, but don’t need the overhead privacy? Consider white outdoor drapes. In addition to coverage, they give off sleek coastal vibes. 2 PLANT TALL EVERGREENS Tall plants perform double duty by adding natural privacy and greenery. Choose…

Last year, in search of “more pleasure, more often,” Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop concocted a new formula called DTF (yes, it stands for exactly what you think it does). Using plant and mushroom extracts, the capsules supposedly shift your sex drive into high gear. It’s a similar blend to Moon Juice’s Sex Dust and has the same aim. But is there truly such a thing as a mojo-enhancing elixir? Likely not, says Meredith Chivers, an associate professor and clinical psychologist with expertise in sexuality at Queen’s University. A decrease in libido can be caused by factors such as aging, stress and disconnection from a partner—none of which has a one-size-fits-all fix. Neither Sex Dust nor DTF have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Any improvement that occurs when…

No, you’re not seeing things. These days you’ll find, tucked in among the books and candles at Indigo, dozens of “sexual wellness products”—everything from lube to sex toys. “We’ve seen an increase in customer interest in books on sexual wellness,” says Calli Ramirez, Indigo’s category director of wellness. “We realized there was a need for more accessible sexual wellness merchandise to complement our book assortment.” Ready to go solo? Get acquainted with three of Indigo’s bestsellers, all available at chapters. indigo.ca. THE CLASSIC This discreet, three-speed vibrator is made from silky smooth platinum-grade silicone. MAUDE VIBE PERSONAL MASSAGER, $66. THE COMPACT The Pom (aptly) fits in the palm of your hand and has five vibration patterns. DAME POM VIBRATOR, $130. THE HEAD RUSH The Sila uses sonic waves to mimic…

HOW TO: CLEAN A CHARCOAL GRILL 1. Remove and discard any leftover charcoal and ash in the grill pit. 2. Use a stainless steel brush and warm soapy water to clean out the inside bowl and grill grates, and let them dry completely. Kitchen tip If you use a wire brush to clean your grill, it’s imperative to replace it as soon as it starts losing its bristles, as they can be a major health hazard if ingested. Or switch to an alternative cleaning tool entirely: A round metal-mesh scour pad, wooden scraper or stone cleaning block can all be used to keep your grill grates clean. HOW TO: CLEAN A GAS GRILL 1. Remove grill grates and scrub in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. 2. Disconnect the gas…

IF YOU’RE ABLE TO CONSUME one’s culture, you’re more compassionate to one’s struggle,” says Adrian Forte, who wears many hats in the food world, including chef, restaurant consultant and Top Chef Canada semifinalist. We’re talking about salted codfish in particular, which was brought to the Caribbean as part of the transatlantic slave trade and remains a staple in Caribbean cuisine. It has a “complicated history,” Forte notes in Yawd: Modern Afro-Caribbean Recipes, his first cookbook. (The book shares a name with the wildly popular pop-up he ran in Toronto in 2020.) But Forte also loves salted cod for its “nice, salty, umami flavour”: Right before our interview, he’d just ordered saltfish-and-ackee fritters from a favourite Jamaican joint in Turks and Caicos, where he’s now based. Forte has been cooking since…

FIFTY-THREE YEARS AGO IN CALGARY, a Canadian icon was born: the Caesar cocktail. Walter Chell, a bartender at the Owl’s Nest Bar at the Calgary Inn (now known as the Westin Calgary), created the savoury drink to celebrate the opening of Marco’s, the hotel’s new Italian restaurant. Chell, who was born in Montenegro and lived in Italy and Switzerland before moving to Canada, took inspiration from spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams) for his concoction of vodka, Worcestershire sauce, mashed clam “nectar,” tomato juice, celery salt and oregano over ice. Customers took to the cocktail immediately; Chell reported that an especially pleased British customer added the “Bloody,” which sometimes appears in the name. When Chell created it in 1969, the Caesar resembled existing popular cocktails such as the Bloody Mary…

CREATED FOR Starting to notice a few greys popping up around your hairline? Don’t panic! It’s totally normal for grey hairs to start showing up in your 30s and 40s (even in your 20s). The good news is that you don’t have to start booking expensive salon treatments to take care of them. Colouring your own hair at home is way easier than you think—especially with Clairol’s Natural Instincts formula. There are so many reasons why it was voted as the winner of this year’s Best At-Home Hair Colour Beauty Award: This demi-permanent dye is a great option for the first-time hair colourer (or the seasoned pro) who’s looking for an easy, natural-looking solution. It’s low maintenance and your precious locks will be healthy-looking and radiant, so you can prepare to…