Innholdsfortegnelse for Winter 2023/2024 i Chatelaine

ON AN UNSEASONABLY WARM day in late September, Team Chatelaine descended upon my house to shoot our holiday potluck feature (page 56). I am a Christmas person, but as a 7.5-foot-tall artificial flocked tree was assembled in my dining room and my office was taken over for a holiday-mantel makeover (page 24), I realized that perhaps there is such a thing as decorating too early. By the time this issue reaches you, it will be a more seasonally appropriate time to start your holiday planning. And Chatelaine has you covered, from our annual made-in-Canada gift guide (page 34) to our holiday cookie extravaganza (page 80) to decadent recipes for lasagna (page 66), chocolate mousse pie (page 72) and peppermint cheesecake squares (page 98). You’ll also find several much-needed feel-good stories,…

Joleen Mitton joleenmiskinahk 40, East Vancouver Joleen Mitton likes to keep busy: She is the founder of Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week, the co-founder of all-Indigenous modelling agency Supernaturals, a community leader, a mentor, an activist and an avid basketball player. Thanks to her knack for blending unexpected styles together, her wardrobe is filled with a similarly varied mix, from sports tees and camo pants to ball gowns and one-of-a-kind wearable art gifted by designer friends. “I am kind of sporty, I am kind of bougie—on any given day, I can be any of those things,” she says. Mitton, who is Cree, is also well acquainted with the thrill of thrifting; one of her favourite second-hand finds is the Nunavut-made fur-trimmed coat seen here, which she paired with intricately beaded moccasins…

As we head into the dull days of winter, let’s not extend that description to hair colour. Consider this the “quiet luxury” effect on hair care—this season it’s all about rich, healthy colour. Think Jennifer Lopez’s warm blond, Julianne Moore’s lush red and Penélope Cruz’s deep brunette. Robust, solid shades are making a comeback, so say goodbye to sun-streaked lengths and hello to simplicity. Whether you’re hoping for a complete style upgrade, you need a refresh or you just want to dip your toes into the rich-colour trend, there’s a Clairol product that will work for you. LENGTHENING YOUR TREATMENT LIFE You love your salon colour—we get it. But you can stretch your time between salon visits with a bit of at-home maintenance and colour coverage. Clairol Root Touch-Up +…

For her De'Longhi All in-One Combin Coffee Maker & Espresso Machine A versatile and sleek coffee maker designed to brew authentic cappuccino, latte, espresso or your favourite coffee. For your teen Fenty Beauty’s Invisimatte Instant Setting+Blotting Power You’ll be totally on trend gifting this sleek compact. TikTok exploded with rave reviews after Rihanna used it for a touch-up during her 2023 Super Bowl halftime show. For him Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds II These wireless in-hear headphones come with an options-galore fit kit to ensure total comfort. For your pet Dremel Pet Nail Grinder Perfect for easily trimming pet nails, this grinder offers a safe and gentle way to maintain a pet’s claws at home. For kids Kida mento Instant Print Digital Camera The cutest kid-friendly, instant-print digital camera that will…

JOURNALIST CONNIE WALKER took a family anecdote—when her father, while conducting a stop as an RCMP officer, discovered he was facing the former priest who’d abused him in residential school—and spun it into an investigation that has captured both hearts and prestigious awards. In May, Walker received a Pulitzer Prize for Audio Reporting and a Peabody Award for the Gimlet Media podcast Stolen: Surviving St. Michael’s, an eight-episode investigative series that expanded on that story with in-depth reporting and a level of care and empathy not often seen in long-form storytelling about Indigenous people. The podcast winning two illustrious prizes was a shock to the journalist, who’s from Okanese First Nation in Saskatchewan, and months later she was still processing the awards and the podcast itself. “Everything that we were…

EVEN IF YOU HAVE never stepped into a body of fresh, cool lake water, if you’ve read one of Carley Fortune’s novels, you can practically feel it. Her lakeside love stories have resonated worldwide. Her first two Ontario-set romances, Every Summer After and Meet Me at the Lake, were both New York Times best-sellers—cementing Fortune, a former Chatelaine editor-in-chief, as a buzzy new voice in publishing. Fortune’s books are an escape, plunging readers into a romance they know will deliver a happy ending. And they’re set in a distinctly Canadian world—admirable in an American publishing market not known for championing our stories. “Setting is really important to me. I feel that the more specific a book is, the better,” she says. Growing up on Kamaniskeg Lake in the tiny town…

AS A TEENAGER, Miranda Gould fine-tuned the art of stitching satin ribbons to boldly coloured fabric to create ribbon skirts. Now 50, she has sewn hundreds of the skirts, which symbolize womanhood, and given away at least half. “Giveaways motivated me,” says Gould, a Mi’kmaw woman who lives in We’koqma’q First Nation in Nova Scotia, adding that if she saw a young woman dancing at a powwow without a ribbon skirt, she would give her one. Last year, Gould and We’koqma’q First Nation Chief Annie Bernard-Daisley had an idea to make ceremonial clothing—which can be hard to find and expensive to acquire—more accessible: They’d start a clothing bank where people could borrow regalia. “We’re in an age of resurgence of our culture,” says Gould. “As we encourage more gatherings, we…

ASHA LAPPS FOUNDED the Black Queens of Durham Region in 2017 because she sometimes felt isolated as a Black woman living in the suburbs of southern Ontario. “I put the call out in another larger community group on Facebook to see if there were any Black women in Durham who just wanted to connect,” says Lapps. “I expected [a few] people might reach out.” Instead, in just two days, her post garnered 276 responses. Six years later, the grassroots group is all about community building and empowerment. They organize holiday markets showcasing Black women–owned businesses, arrange meetups for walks and offer workshops on personal finance and real estate. And that’s just IRL. The private Facebook group is a safe space to joke around, find a local hair braider or talk…

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SICILY Discover the tantalizing flavors of Taormina on a food and wine tour that showcases the city’s rich culinary heritage. Taormina is not only famous for its stunning landmarks and breathtaking natural beauty but also for its exceptional traditional cuisine. Influenced by Greek, Arab, and Norman cultures, the gastronomy of Taormina offers a unique and distinctive taste. Immerse yourself in the charming center of Taormina, where you can easily find a restaurant or trattoria with panoramic ocean views. The coastline, accessible by cable car, is lined with well-equipped beaches, clubs, and beachfront trattorias. Fresh seafood takes center stage on the menu, with a wide variety of options to choose from. Start your culinary journey with appetizers featuring raw, pickled, and cooked seafood, along with vegetable dishes like eggplant parmigiana and…

(for the holidays!) ADDING FESTIVE FLOURISHES TO A MANTEL is just as Hallmark-movie-worthy as tree trimming. Toronto-based prop stylist Catherine Doherty—a self-professed Christmas enthusiast and the creative force behind our holiday potluck photo shoot on page 56—has a foolproof formula for tackling the hearth: “Look at the colours that are already in the room to create a cohesive palette,” she says. For the mantel above, she took her cues from the space’s eclectic decor and colourful fireplace tiles and brought in a mix of materials (such as paper, glass and brush trees) and vintage candle holders of varying styles and heights. “In this case, the fireplace isn’t operational, so I was able to use the floor as another level to continue the theme.” Want to make your decor last all…

WHEN MY DOCTOR told me about Ozempic in 2018, it sounded like a solid option to manage my type 2 diabetes. At 33 years old, I had just been diagnosed, and my endocrinologist recommended the semaglutide injectable for diabetics—then a relatively new drug whose name wasn’t yet synonymous with celebrity weight loss—to keep my blood sugar down and potentially even put my diabetes into remission. I’d also been overweight most of my life, so the idea of losing 10 percent of my body weight while treating my diabetes was appealing. The side effects for Ozempic include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. My endocrinologist said they would dissipate over time, if I experienced them at all. I didn’t give the side effects much thought; I was already sold on Ozempic. I started…

WHEN JULLY BLACK WALKED OUT ONTO THE COURT at this year’s NBA All-Star game in Salt Lake City, she was wearing an ear monitor so she could hear herself sing over the roaring crowd. But it was her late mother’s voice that carried her, floating, to the spot where she would sing Canada’s national anthem. That February night, Black made history with a single word. Her subtle lyric change—from “our home and native land” to “our home on native land”—called attention not only to the legacy of settler colonialism in Canada but also to the country’s refusal to reckon with that violent history. “I wanted to ensure that as I was singing this anthem—which was basically force-fed to me as a child—I would be able to stand behind every word,”…

TWO YEARS AGO, English teacher Rachel Manko Lutz knew a few things for sure. One: Newcomers in Halifax were not getting enough opportunity to practise their English. Two: They were struggling with loneliness. Three: Nova Scotia needed to be more than a quick stop on the way to other parts of Canada. “We know people will stay in a place where they feel connected,” she says. Which brings us to the fourth thing Manko Lutz knew: She loved singing in choirs, something she had done since she was 11. She also knew that there was a way to connect it all together. So Manko Lutz approached her fellow chorister Rebecca McCauley, saying, “I kind of have this weird idea….” A few weeks later, the pair anxiously waited in the church…

EARLY IN HER FIRST CAREER as a newspaper reporter in the mid-1980s, Lana Payne was fired when she got a name wrong in a story she wrote about a court case in St. John’s. What happened next may well have influenced the trajectory of her career: Following her father’s advice, she filed a grievance with her union and got her job back. “I was young,” she says. “I was not aware what my rights were in my own workplace. It’s true of young workers—and true of workers generally.” Payne has spent much of her working life since trying to change that: as a labour reporter, a newspaper columnist, a union activist and organizer and now as the leader of Canada’s largest general trade union. In August 2022, Payne was elected…

This year, we wanted our holiday dinner to be a potluck, but we had a small problem: As the name suggests, Chatelaine’s Cross-Canada Test Kitchen contributors live all across country! The next best thing? Inviting the team’s editorial staff for the shoot and to share these delicious party-worthy recipes, which were sent with love from our contributors. They’re travel-friendly and designed to impress, and we know you’ll enjoy them as much as we did on this glittery evening. Happy holidays! Samosa Puffs with Cranberry Chutney PREP 45 MIN TOTAL 2 HRS 20 MIN MAKES 14 TO 18 These samosa puffs are one of my favourite finger-food appies to bring to a party. Everyone loves them! I mean, what’s not to love about savoury spiced-chicken samosa filling tucked into buttery, flaky…

Matcha and Ginger Tea Pinwheels PREP 20 MIN; TOTAL 5 HRS MAKES 36 These brand-new treats are a colourful and kicky spin on gingerbread. Don’t be intimidated by the spiral design: If you can roll a tea towel, you can roll these cookies. 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (300 g)1 tsp baking powder¾ tsp salt¾ cup unsalted butter, softened½ cup granulated sugar (105 g)½ cup packed light brown sugar (102 g)1 large egg1 ½ tsp ground ginger½ tsp ground good-quality green or black tea leaves, such as jasmine2 tsp matcha powder Green food colouring (optional) 1. Stir flour with baking powder and salt into a medium bowl. 2. Beat butter with sugars in a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium, until creamy. Beat in egg until well combined.…

YES, we noticed that you don’t have any wineglasses. That’s fine if you’re sober, don’t have the cabinet space or simply don’t care for them. But we also get that picking the right wineglass can be as daunting as picking the wine itself. It’s easy to simply give up, but winemakers around the world agree: A wineglass is just a vessel you choose to put wine in. There are no hard and fast rules around material, style or shape. In 2023, anything goes. From casual park cups to the bougiest of blown glass, we found three versatile options that are well-suited to wine—and look great to boot. 1. HOME GLASSWARE Final Touch ISO Tasting Glass, $40 for 6, amazon.ca Many have moved on from the clunky oversized goblets of the…

Kimchi Tuna Melt PREP 25 MIN; TOTAL 30 MIN SERVES 4 Long live sandwiches for dinner! These tuna melts are not only super simple to pull together but also incredibly delicious thanks to the bright and briny flavour of kimchi. Served open-faced so they can be piled high with toppings, they’re satisfying enough to become a goto staple for any day of the week. 5 tbsp mayo, preferably Kewpie ½ tsp gochujang2 160-g cans solid light tuna in olive oil, drained2 green onions, thinly sliced, divided into whites and greens1 celery stalk, finely chopped1 tsp black sesame seeds4 slices sourdough, each ¾-in. thick, lightly toasted1 cup kimchi, drained well and chopped¾ cup grated Jarlsberg cheese 1. Position rack in centre of oven, then preheat to 425F. Line a baking sheet with…

JULIE VAN ROSENDAAL’S PICK Together at SoBo by Lisa Ahier with Susan Musgrave There have been a lot of fantastic cookbooks released this year, but one that hit close to my heart is iconic West Coast chef Lisa Ahier’s latest book, which she calls a love letter to Tofino. I’ve been going to SoBo, her beloved restaurant, since it was a food truck back in 2003, and I am so heartbroken that it closed this fall. The cookbook is full of recipes for some of my favourite things, including the amazing pies and cookies created by long-time SoBo baker Jennifer Scott. SUZANNE BARR’S PICK Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Extra Good Things by Noor Murad and Yotam Ottolenghi Okay, this book technically came out in 2022, but I still turn to it…

Worn over a party dress or paired with jeans, a faux-fur coat is guaranteed to add a touch of glam to your winter style. And when it comes to fuzzy toppers, no one does it better than Freed, a Winnipeg-based brand that has been manufacturing outerwear for more than a century. Our pick for the season is this emerald stunner, which is equal parts dressy and casual thanks to its removable vegan-leather belt. $485, freedandfreed.com. FIND YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE DESIGNER Launched in 2017, Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week brings together designers, artists and creatives to celebrate Indigenous culture and stories through runway shows, themed programming and a bustling market-place. “Fashion is the spectacle—it draws people in,” says founder Joleen Mitton, who is also this issue’s Style Crush (p. 14). “But…

How many times have you received a gift that you didn’t need or, worse, didn’t want, while you Meryl Streep your way through a sincere thank-you? What about those times when you had to go gift shopping and had absolutely no idea what to get, especially for someone whose taste you don’t know well? We’re all familiar with gift registries for weddings and baby showers. Yet many of us have not made the leap to creating registries for more everyday gift-giving occasions, like birthdays, holidays, graduations, housewarmings and other celebratory moments. But the idea of a gift registry is changing thanks to Amazon Gift Registry, and it’s no longer relegated to newlyweds and parents. Many other life events call for a gift registry moment, and now it’s easy to set…

IN 1957, DORIS ANDERSON took the helm of Chatelaine, promising readers “something serious to think about.” At a time when women’s media was often reduced to instructionals on turning your daily chores into an exercise routine and day-by-day plans for ideal housekeeping—real Chatelaine stories that ran before her time—Anderson bucked tradition. She oversaw a progressive Chatelaine that covered everything from abortion rights and male dominance in Parliament to divorce and the wage gap. Her leadership—spanning an impressive 20 years—shaped the magazine into the fearless, multi-faceted publication you read today. Sixty-six years later, it’s in her transformative and tenacious spirit that we recognize the recipients of our third annual Doris Anderson Awards. This year’s 10 honourees have worked to make Canada a better place during unprecedented times: amid a climate crisis,…

WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING IS THE KIND OF JOB that doesn’t let up. The work demands intense physical, mental and psychological grit. Devyn Gale embodied those traits, says Casey Robinson, a crew supervisor with the British Columbia Wildfire Service (BCWS). Gale was often the first to volunteer to lay down a water hose to a fire, even after a 12-hour workday, or patrol for hot spots—smouldering stumps or vegetation—in the rain. If the crew needed someone on chainsaw duty, she would be would immediately put up her hand. “Devyn was a little more superhuman than most people,” says Robinson. He first met Gale three years ago when she started out with the BCWS as a junior firefighter. He recalls thinking at the time, “She’s going to make a great firefighter.” This past…

DIANA MATHESON IS A five-foot-and-a-quarter-inch Canadian power-house. You may recognize her name from her storied career as a soccer player in Norway and the U.S.’s professional women’s leagues. And after scoring in extra time against France to earn a bronze medal for the Canadian National Women’s Team at the 2012 London Olympics, the Oakville, Ont., player became a national hero. But now, Matheson is behind one of the most prolific movements in Canadian women’s sports. In 2022, she co-founded and became the CEO of Project 8 Sports Inc., the organization developing Canada’s first professional women’s domestic soccer league. Matheson credits former national-program teammate Carmelina Moscato with planting the seed of the idea for a league in her mind about five years ago. Since then, “I knew I wanted to be…

IT WAS A HISTORIC MOMENT: In July 2023, rookie Member of Parliament Rechie Valdez broke into tears as she was sworn in as Canada’s newest minister of small business and became the first Filipino woman to hold a cabinet position. Less than two years before her appointment, Valdez had made history when she became the first woman of Philippine descent to be elected to the Canadian Parliament. It was the first time since 2000 that a Filipino-Canadian had been elected federally. “When I look back at my two years as an MP, all the work that I put in, getting out to different communities, being there to support the Filipino community—it just felt really rewarding,” Valdez says. Born in Zambia to Filipino parents, Valdez moved to Mississauga, Ont., with her…

Measuring by Volume You may have memories of a beloved relative using a special teacup or soup spoon to measure ingredients like flour, salt and sugar. But unless you’re cooking from a recipe designed specifically for the volumes those tools hold, you need to be using standardized measuring cups and spoons. There are two types: DRY MEASURING CUPS This is the four-piece set you’re likely already familiar with: ¼, ⅓, ½ and 1 cup measurements. They don’t have to be fancy—even a dollar-store set will do—but ideally they’re a basic, non-novelty cup shape. Filling them correctly, however, is essential: • Spoon the ingredient into a measuring cup until it’s slightly overflowing. • Level off the top with a knife or other straight edge. • Unless the recipe specifies otherwise, don’t…

EVERY DAY AROUND 1 P.M., my stomach rumbles, reminding me to snap shut my laptop and shuffle to the kitchen to build my hearty lunch salad: leafy greens and toppings of different textures piled high with some protein. The whole plate gets drizzled with a velvety vinaigrette that softens the bitterness of the greens and highlights the sweetness of the veggies while seasoning it all to crisp, bright perfection. There’s a definite science—and a bit of art—to whipping up the perfect vinaigrette, which keeps me coming back to the same lunch day after day. The Fundamentals: Oil and Acid The classic recipe for a vinaigrette is three parts oil to one part acid, such as vinegar or lemon juice. The oil provides a smooth base and carries fat-soluble flavours, while the…

Peppermint Bark Cheesecake Bars PREP 20 MIN; TOTAL 1 HR 10 MIN, PLUS CHILLING TIME MAKES 16 BARS This festive cheesecake for a crowd has all the flavours of the classic holiday candy and is sweetened almost entirely with white chocolate. If you can get hold of peppermint oil, it will give an even more vibrant mint taste. 3 cups chocolate cookie crumbs, such as Oreo¾ cup unsalted butter, melted6 tbsp granulated sugar¼ tsp salt2 250-g blocks cream cheese, at room temperature3 large eggs, at room temperature2 egg yolks, at room temperature1 ¼ cups sour cream2 ½ cups white chocolate chips, melted1 tsp peppermint extract or 45 drops peppermint oil Red gel food colouring Whipped cream, for garnish (optional) Crushed candy canes, for garnish (optional) 1. Position rack in centre…