Innholdsfortegnelse for Winter 2024 i Chatelaine

SLEEP BETTER It’s easier said than done, but a few good nights’ sleep in the week leading up to an event can go a long way to get you party-ready. “When you’re not sleeping enough, that’s when you’ll get more redness and inflammation and start to get dry patches,” says Jennifer Brodeur, the founder of Montreal-based skincare brand JB Skin Sävvi and a facialist who counts Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama among her clients. And it’s not just how much shut-eye you’re getting that matters but also what you’re sleeping on. Brodeur swears by silk pillowcases, which are better for your skin and hair as they minimize irritation and frizz-causing friction. DO LESS One of the most common mistakes Brodeur sees clients make in the week leading up to a…

36 merry, bright and made-in-Canada gifts they’ll love—and you’ll feel extra good about giving. All under $100! VICTORIA This tiny toadstool trio will add texture and tweeness to their wall. The Gentle Coast Mini Toadstool Wall Hanging, $18, thegentlecoast.com. VANCOUVER Go big this holiday season with an oversized scrunchie. A Bronze Age Large Organza Scrunchie in Cobalt Bloom, $30, abronzeage.com. WINNIPEG These customizable blocks are even prettier in person. Maker Mind Toys Personalized Floral Baby Blocks, $51 for six blocks, makermindtoys.com. HAMILTON, ONT. Brighten up their space with this punchy peony print. Emma Phelan Yellow Peony Risograph Print, $45, emmaphelandesign.com. MONTREAL This chic brass hair clip will elevate any updo. Choose from multiple sizes and finishes. Annie Lespérance metal hair clip, $25 each, etsy.ca. TORONTO Give the gift of countless…

There’s been a lot of talk about longevity lately. In cities across Canada, specialty gyms have popped up, touting workout plans that help you live longer. Researchers are digging into ways to “hack” our bodies to keep us in our prime. American millionaire Bryan Johnson made headlines last year for creating a so-called longevity algorithm—which includes taking more than 100 supplements a day. (All this despite the fact that we are actually living much longer than ever before—nearly 25 years longer than we did in 1921, to be exact.) But forget about all of these fountain-of-youth gimmicks. The keys to living a long life are actually pretty simple. These seven science backed recommendations aren’t just about extending your lifespan. They’ll also help you live a happy, healthy life—no biohacks required.…

Every December, I turn into a cookiemaking machine. I’ll take over an entire corner of my house, piling containers of sweets and packaging materials into little towers. I make cookies to the detriment of all my other daily responsibilities. Let me tell you: Making that many cookie boxes takes planning, and I’ve learned some things along the way. Sturdy characters such as shortbread can sit for a few weeks at room temperature, but most cookies are better eaten fresh. Luckily, freezing them is in my DNA—my granny’s freezer was seemingly filled to the brim with cookies, year-round. Depending on the cookie, some freeze better before baking, while others are particularly delicious when baked, frozen and then consumed partially defrosted. Airtight containers, layers of wax paper, freezer bags and vacuum sealers…

BEST TRADITIONAL WHISKY Glenmorangie Original Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky For this holiday season, Glenmorangie gave its classic 10-year single malt an extra two years of aging time. The result? It’s richer and creamier, and its signature balance of orange, vanilla, honey and peach is even more pronounced. $76 for 750 mL, glen morangie.com. BEST MAPLE WHISKY Sortilège The OG of maple whiskies is still one of the very best, thanks to its producers using high-quality whisky and real maple syrup to make this gorgeous blend. $36 for 750 mL, sortilegewhisky.com. BEST PORT Taylor Fladgate Reserve Tawny Historical: The Mallet This special release is a beautifully rich and complex port that tastes like butterscotch, walnuts, coffee and dried fruits—perfect for winter. $58 for 750 mL, taylor.pt. BEST GIN THAT GIVES…

Add a fun pair of socks or colourful tights for extra warmth. On the Scent The first-ever fragrance by minimalist beauty brand Merit is everything you’d expect it to be: clean, modern and timeless. It features notes of bergamot, pear and ambrette as well as floral notes of jasmine and rose and is grounded with vanilla, musk and moss. Merit Retrospect Extrait de Parfum, $125 for 100 mL, meritbeauty.com. Light-Headed Unlike conventional hair dryers, which use heating coils, L’Oréal Professionnel’s new AirLight Pro relies on infrared light and airflow to dry faster and without excessive heat, resulting in smoother, shinier and frizz-free hair. It comes with magnetic concentrator and diffuser attachments. L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL AIRLIGHT PRO HAIR DRYER, $630, CHATTERS.CA. (AVAILABLE DECEMBER 1) WHAT’S NEW? An iconic serum updated with…

For the past four years, Chatelaine has celebrated the incredible Canadian women and genderdiverse people who are working to make the world a better place with our annual Doris Anderson Awards. The only qualification for our recipients is that they display the same tenacity and fearlessness as our awards’ namesake, our formidable former editorin-chief Doris Anderson. This year, all of our talented and inspiring recipients are over 50. Forget the under-30 prodigies we usually see in magazines: These women—who hail from politics, the arts, sports, social justice and more—have hit their stride in midlife and beyond. (In fact, one of our recipients is still breaking world records at 100!) It’s high time we celebrate this often-overlooked demographic. —Erica Lenti Céline Dion AGE 56 For triukumphantly returning to the stage while…

The holidays can be a lot. Our entertaining strategy? Cook extra and transform the leftovers. By adding fresh herbs and switching up the textures, you can turn last night’s dinner into an entirely original Boxing Day brunch. KITCHEN TIP This delicious pot pie can also be made with frozen turkey leftovers. BOXING DAY BRUNCH (A Leftovers Story) Cranberry Gin Smash PREP 5 MIN; TOTAL 5 MIN SERVES 4 Adding a spoonful of jam is an easy way to make a flavour base for a cocktail, and cranberry sauce ticks that same box. If your sauce is super chunky, you can chop it up—by hand or with a food processor—before using. 2 orange slices¼ cup cranberry sauce¾ cup ginIce cubesGinger ale, chilledOrange twists, for garnish 1. Add orange slices and cranberry sauce…

SMOOTH OPERATOR This Cuisinart toaster oven is anything but toaster sized. Its two racks are big enough to cook a 13-in. pizza or 4 lbs of chicken wings, and it even fits a 9 × 13-in. baking sheet — perfect for cooks who love to entertain but often find themselves running out of oven space. It also doubles as an air fryer and includes a frying basket and air-frying presets for added versatility. It preheats quickly, but beware: This unit gets very hot, so don’t place it too close to a wall. The only other downside? It’s quite tall—so tall, in fact, that it didn’t fit under my upper kitchen cabinets. —Erica Lenti Cuisinart Large Air Fryer Toaster Oven, $599, cuisinart.ca. LOVING THIS OVEN I’ve been using a small toaster…

It wouldn’t be an understatement to call 2024 the Year of Ozempic. Semaglutide medications—sold under the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus—have dominated the news cycle. Celebrities from Whoopi Goldberg to the Osbournes have sung semaglutide’s praises, while gossip rags have made it their mission to identify who is on the drug. But how does Ozempic work, and how do you know if it’s right for you? Here’s everything you should know. WHAT ARE SEMAGLUTIDES? HOW DO THEY MAKE YOU LOSE WEIGHT? Ozempic actually began as a revolutionary treatment for type 2 diabetes, but it often came with a noticeable side effect: weight loss. Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonist. That’s a fancy way of saying it’s a hormone, which is naturally produced in the gut in response to…

WITH ITS WINDING cobblestoned streets, old-timey storefronts and eclectic public art installations, Quebec City is known for its rustic charm. Around every corner, there’s evidence that the city is one of the oldest European settlements in North America, from the 18th-century Notre-Dame-des-Victoires church to the foundations of the Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux National Historic Site, which can be seen underneath Dufferin Terrace through giant glass observatory cubes. But outside of the castle-like ramparts and historic monuments of Old Quebec, there’s a vibrant modernism that courses through the city. La Vieille Capitale is worth a trip year-round, but there’s something magical about visiting during the winter months. Spend time outdoors at the famed Carnaval de Québec (from February 7 to 16, 2025), or do like the locals and wander without a…

I LOVE CHALLAH: thinking about it, braiding it, baking it, eating it, sharing it. Challah has been my weekly companion for the better part of a decade as I shape my loaves for Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest. It has nourished me through recovery from addiction, charmed Friday night dates, soothed and mended broken hearts (mine and others’), amplified enormous joys and been a delicious anchor throughout my life’s calmest waters and stormiest seas. Loving challah means showing up honestly to my mixing bowl each week. Good food requires love and love requires truth; love and falsehood cannot coexist. No food worth eating is made by a false heart. Nurturing my connection to Judaism is how my love of challah began. Everyone starts somewhere, and it’s never at the…

Life brings both planned milestones and unexpected challenges, from career shifts and growing families to changes in health, income and financial obligations. Whether saying “I do,” purchasing a home or preparing for retirement, everyone should consider life insurance. Here are four benefits of having life insurance. Help protect the financial security of your loved ones “It’s hard to plan for the unexpected because the thought of losing a loved one is difficult,” says Annie Campoli, vice-president of distribution, life and health at TD Insurance. “Unfortunately, life doesn’t always go as planned. When a loved one passes away, life insurance can step in to help provide financial security for your family.” Even without children in the picture, responsibilities like a co-signed mortgage or student loan could leave your spouse, partner or…

IN MY EARLY adulthood, wine felt like an impersonal, one-sizefits-all gift you would bestow upon someone you didn’t know well or receive as an empty gesture. In the years since, I’ve found that wine can be a genuine show of consideration. Best of all, the gift of a show-stopping bottle doesn’t hinge on knowing a ton about wine, and it doesn’t have to be expensive. Independent bottle shops, with their knowledgeable staff and curated selection, are a great place to start. Finding something cute, tasty and within your budget can and should be a fun task. There are no dumb queries, but being a bit more specific than “dry” is helpful. Run through a few questions: Red or white? Lighter or more full-bodied? Plan to spend about $25 to $45…