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The season’s ripest, most delicious tomatoes are the star ingredient in six inventive sauces that appeal to all your senses in our “Feelin’ Saucy” story, page 94.

a feast for the

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senses

Mention the word October and it can seem as though the brain goes into overdrive. Fueled by nostalgia and tradition, there’s a whole host of sensations that come rushing in. Try it yourself: You’ll see the grinning faces of jack-o’-lanterns and the bold reds, oranges, yellows and golds of turning leaves; you’ll feel the crispness of the air and the early morning mist; you’ll KHDU FUDFNOLQJ ERQ¿UHV DQG FKLOGUHQ FKDWWLQJ DQG JLJJOLQJ VPHOO DSSOH SLHV WXUNH\ DQG VWẊQJ IUHVK from the oven; and you’ll taste apple cider and pumpkin spice lattes on the tongue. See what we mean? This just may be the most evocative month on the calendar. Our stories this month are pretty evocative, too, if we do say so ourselves, and likewise cover all the senses. You’ll see your best-ever skin and hair on display after putting our tips and tricks to the test (“Love the Skin You’re In,” page 22 and “Time to Shine,” page 18). You’ll listen to your inner voice

repeat a few self-care mantras when you practice making yourself a priority (“Me First,” page 48) and hear your feet whisper “Thank you!” when you slip on a pair of new shoes like the ones we’re featuring in our footwear story (“Walk this Way,” page 38). You’ll feel better inside and out when you pay attenWLRQ WR KRZ \RXU GLHW D̆HFWV \RXU PRRG ³)RRG IRU Thought,” page 56). And as for scent and taste? Well, our recipes this issue, from turkey to tomato sauce, DUH VR ÀDYRXUIXO WKH\ MXVW OHDS R̆ WKH SDJH 6R JR ahead, read on, and consider this issue a virtual fullbody experience for making the most of the month!

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OCTOBER 2021

Contents Fashion & Beauty 16 WHAT’S NEW The latest trends from the world of beauty

18 HAIR CARE Cut, style, colour and treatment tips for typical hair concerns

22 SKIN-CARE ROUTINES Find the right products for your skin type

30 MAKEUP TOOLS Good brushes are the secret to ﬂawless makeup application

31 EFFORTLESS CHIC Dressed up or down, the versatile white button-down shirt has classic appeal

38 FOOTWEAR Strut your stuff in fall’s most fashionable footwear

42 ESSENTIALS Pop on a sweater-vest for three stylish looks

26 SKIN CARE Reduce the appearance of large pores

28 LIKE A PRO Get the lowdown on caring for your lashes

Check out our roundup of boots, heels, sneakers and ﬂats galore!

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OCTOBER 2021 Life & Community 46 MONEY TALKS Five ways marketing inﬂuences spending

48 WELL-BEING

Why putting yourself ﬁrst is key to happiness

Health & Fitness 54 SUPERFOOD Pumpkin’s edible fruit and seeds have tons of nutritious beneﬁts

56 NUTRITION Learn about the link between food and mental health

Home & Garden

Cook & Eat 76 QUICK & EASY Flavourful weeknight suppers the whole family will love

82 BON APPÉTIT A French bistro-style meal that’s sure to amuse your bouche

88 TURKEY ON THE TABLE Delight in this delicious, seasonable Thanksgiving meal

94 FEELIN’ SAUCY Transform tomatoes into sauces you’ll enjoy for months to come

102 ORDER’S UP Skip the delivery this month with tempting homemade pizzastyle dishes

114 LAST BITE Pear and banana come together in a mouthwatering crisp

62 DECORATING Design ideas to create an inviting entryway

102

68 ACCESSORIES Cozy up your home with an area rug

I N EVE RY ISSUE 3 FROM THE EDITORS 8 REAL LIFE MADE SIMPLE 12 COOK THE COVER 112 RECIPE INDEX

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HORIZONS “Now, more than ever, consumers want to make informed and socially conscious decisions at the checkout. The Indigenous economy is poised for exponential growth and is positioned to play a key role in Canada’s economic recovery,” says Nicole McLaren, CEO and founder of Raven Reads. Support Indigenous cultures in our country by receiving the beautiful subscription boxes from Raven Reads. A box will be delivered to your door with all these goodies inside: A book written by an Indigenous author, a letter from the author or box curator, a printed culture card that teaches you about an Indigenous culture, an Indigenous handmade craft or art piece and a literature-themed trinket. Plus, there’s even a box for kids!

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2 OUT OF THIS WORLD Handmade in Canada, these leggings are as sustainable as they are comfortable. Montreal-based company Rose Buddha’s clothing is not only made with natural or recycled ﬁbres but in ethical working conditions as well! The latest collection is stellar—both literally and ﬁguratively—with super fun astrologyinspired patterns.

The sleek design blends seamlessly into any kitchen.

BIN LESS, RECYCLE MORE

Tero DEVICE in White, $595, teroproducts.com.

A new Canadian-made alternative to composting that turns food waste into natural fertilizer for plants, gardens or lawns? Yes, please. Using a low-noise grinding and drying technology, the Tero device recycles fruit and vegetable leftovers, eggshells, dairy and animalbased products (and more!) in just four to eight hours. If you live in a municipality or building without a green waste program, the Tero food recycler can help divert food waste from ending up in landﬁlls where it produces methane—a greenhouse gas that is a major contributor to climate change. OPI Nature Strong Nail Lacquers in All Heal Queen Mother Earth, Eco Maniac and Knowledge is Flower, $15 each, amazon.ca.

Universe LEGGINGS in Cosmos Navy, $115, myrosebuddha.com.

Nail it for nature

If you’ve ever had a mani or pedi in a nail salon, you’ve probably donned OPI nail polish. The beloved brand now boasts a new collection of vegan, cruelty-free lacquers made with plant-based ingredients derived from sugar cane, wheat, potatoes and corn, instead of harmful chemicals. The thing that hasn’t changed is OPI’s ability to create the most eye-popping colours and adorable names. Our faves from the Nature Strong collection are All Heal Queen Mother Earth, Eco Maniac and Knowledge is Flower.

FOODIE FOLLOW

We absolutely love a good strawberry rhubarb pie! Share your CL creations on Instagram and tag us with #CLgetcooking like @cookin.n.vibin, who made The Ultimate Strawberry Rhubarb Pie (July 2016). It looks delicious! Follow us @canadianliving

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HERE’S TO A HEALTHY OCTOBER! It’s super easy to overindulge on Thanksgiving dinner and Halloween candy, so this month we’re championing health by raising awareness, making a donation or participating in these health-focused initiatives. Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 1 to 31 Mental Illness Awareness Week October 3 to 9 World Kale Day October 6 Emergency Nurses Day October 13

6 FUN FACT: ABOUT FACE If you’ve ever seen a face in an inanimate object, you’re not alone. This totally normal slipup is called pareidolia. Our brains even attribute emotion and try to discern facial expression like we do with real faces. The science is still out as to why, whether it’s simply what we expect to see or if there’s a deeper, evolutionary reason. Humans are deeply social beings, and we can be reminded of that every time we look up and see a smiling face in the clouds! So let your imagination run wild—have fun spotting faces wherever you go!

World Sight Day October 14

There’s nothing more fun than tackling that DIY project that’s been on your mind—and now that Behr Paint Company has a new line of spray paints, you’ll be all set to start crafting. Primer and paint all in one can, full coverage on new and previously painted surfaces and resistance to rust and corrosion are just some of the features these sprays have to offer—plus, they come in a range of fun shades that work beautifully together.

Behr Paint + Primer SPRAY PAINTS, $12 each, homedepot.ca.

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DIY dreams

We tried it:

JAMSU

K-beauty has taken the world by storm over the last few years…and for good reason. From products to beauty techniques, there’s something to appeal to everyone. This month, we tried a trend called jamsu, roughly translating to “to submerge,” which involves plunging your made-up face into cool water. Apply your foundation, concealer, contouring, and blush as you normally would (leaving out eye makeup, which you’ll do after), then cover your face with a generous layer of loose translucent or baby powder. Go ahead and dunk your entire face into a sink or bowl of cool water for 15 to 30 seconds. Gently pat your face dry with a towel, being careful not to smudge. The cool water helps to shrink pores and set makeup. Best suited to oilier skin types, jamsu results in a seamlessly blended, matte ﬁnish that lasts all day.

MEATLESS MMMS Delectable plant-based meat alternatives that are gluten- and soy-free? Sign us up! The experienced chefs at The Very Good Butchers out of Victoria, B.C., have crafted a new line of premium meatless products made from real, minimally processed ingredients like pea protein, navy beans, chickpeas, garlic, onion, hemp seeds and organic peppers. The Butcher’s Select products include classic burgers, Italian meatballs and a variety of sausages. We like to spice things up a notch with the yummy cajun ﬂavour!

PIT STOP

Pigmentation in your

underarms got you down in the pits? Problem solved with Kaia Naturals’ new bar soap and deodorant duo that uses active brightening ingredients like kojic acid and niacinimide. Try the starter kit to see what it’s all about. The Takesumi Bright STARTER KIT, $16, kaianaturals.com.

The Very Good Butchers Butcher’s Select Line MEAT ALTERNATIVES, from $TK, verygoodbutchers.com.

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SERVING DISH, HOMESENSE. SMALL PLATES, LINENS, CRATE AND BARREL

ROAST TURKEY

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This Thanksgiving, enjoy a succulent roast turkey that’s stuffed and glazed to perfection. RECIPE HUGO SAINT-JACQUES | PHOTOGRAPHY TANGO FOOD STYLING NATALY SIMARD | PROP STYLING CAROLINE SIMON

STUFFED ROAST TURKEY WITH HONEY & BEET GLAZE MAKES 8 TO 12 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 1 HOUR TOTAL TIME 18 HOURS

Brined Turkey 6 cups boiling water 1 cup pickling salt 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup pickling spices 4 cloves garlic, crushed 3 sprigs fresh rosemary 6 sage leaves 10 cups ice water 1 whole turkey (about 5 kg) Millet & Sage Stuffing (recipe, page 91) Honey & Beet Glaze 1 cup liquid honey 1/2 cup beet juice 1/2 cup salted butter, cubed 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 clove garlic, ﬁnely chopped Brined Turkey In large saucepan of boiling water, add salt, brown sugar and spices; stir until salt is dissolved. Remove from heat and add garlic, rosemary and sage. Let cool slightly. In large stockpot (large enough to hold whole turkey) or in very large resealable plastic bag placed in cooler or bucket, combine brine liquid and ice water. Let cool completely, about 1 hour. Remove neck and giblets from turkey (discard or reserve for another use). Place turkey in brine, cover and refrigerate for 12 hours.

Honey & Beet Glaze In small saucepan, combine honey, beet juice, butter, soy sauce and garlic. Bring to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat and stir until butter is melted. Filter through sieve placed over bowl. Discard garlic and clumps. Refrigerate and set aside. (Make-ahead: Can be stored in airtight container and refrigerated overnight.) Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour 1 cup water into bottom of large roasting pan; set aside. Remove turkey from brine, rinse and pat dry with paper towels; discard brine. Loosely pack cavity of turkey with Millet & Sage 6WẊQJ 7LH OHJV WRJHWKHU ZLWK EXWFKer’s twine. Secure wings on back using small skewers, if desired. Place turkey, breast side up, on greased rack in roasting pan; brush with 1/4 cup Honey & Beet Glaze. Roast, brushing turkey with 1/4 cup glaze every 30 minutes (cover with foil if browning too quickly), until instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of breast reads 180°F, about 3 1/2 to KRXUV 7UDQVIHU WXUNH\ WR VHUYLQJ platter. Loosely tent turkey with foil; let stand 20 minutes before carving. Serve with White Wine Gravy and Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts (see recipes, page 91). PER EACH OF 12 SERVINGS (INCLUDING MILLET & SAGE STUFFING) about 350 cal, 31 g pro, 12 g total fat (6 g sat. fat), 29 g carb (3 g dietary ﬁbre, 7 g sugar), 110 mg chol, 350 mg sodium, 2.1 mg iron.

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look of the month CHIC CHAPEAU

PHOTOGRAPHY, ANDRÉANNE GAUTHIER. STYLING, CAMILLE INTERNOSCIA. MODEL, ALASKA (FOLIO). MAKEUP, ANAÏS CÔTÉ. DENIM NAUTICAL HAT, $40, MANGO.COM

This month, accessorize with a stylish denim cap—heck, you may even have one in this ’90s style at the back of your closet! For a double dose of denim, don yours with your favourite jean button-down.

fashion & beauty what’s new?

hair care

skincare routines

skin care

like a pro

makeup tools

effortless chic

footwear

essentials

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FASHION & BEAUTY what’s new

nowtrending The hottest products and the latest news from the world of beauty.

SHINE STATEMENT BYREDO Colour Stick in 499 Sick Pink, $42, holtrenfrew.com.

GLOSSY GLAM BAREMINERALS Mineralist Lip Gloss Balm in Imagination, $26, sephora.ca.

MATTE MAGIC

BOMB BALM

Lovable Lips

Lipstick is making a comeback this fall in a plethora of colours and ﬁnishes. From tinted balms to saturated hues in matte and glossy ﬁnishes, the only rule is that there are no rules! SATIN SLEEK WONDER WATER CLARINS Water Lip Stain in 02 Orange Water, $28, clarins.ca.

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LA BOUCHE ROUGE Satin Lipstick Refill in Nude Pink, $45, Refillable Fine Leather Lipstick Case in Blue, $100, thedetoxmarket.ca.

PRODUCER, JOËLLE PAQUETTE. PHOTOGRAPHY, BRUNO PETROZZA/C, ISTOCKPHOTO/E

KJAER WEIS Matte Naturally Liquid Lipstick in Blossoming, $40, thedetoxmarket.ca.

ILIA Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm in Heartbeats, $37, etiket.ca.

LOVE U

New to Canada, eco-chic skin-care brand U Beauty simpliﬁes beauty routines with high-performance multifunction formulas. Thanks to the company’s SIREN encapsulation technology, magnet-like molecules attract free radicals and neutralize them in real time, while releasing valuable active ingredients—including retinol and vitamin C— exactly where the skin needs it most.

SOLID CHOICE The newest addition to the offerings of beloved French brand L’Occitane is a line of eco-friendly, ergonomically shaped solid shampoos. The three formulations are designed to purify, balance or repair your tresses, and they all smell amazing doing it! Bonus, these silicone- and sulfate-free products come in packaging that’s made from 100-percent recycled paper. L’OCCITANE Solid Shampoos in Purifying Freshness, Gentle & Balance, Intensive Repair, $18 each, loccitane.com.

U BEAUTY Resurfacing Compound, $296, holtrenfrew.com.

MUST-HAVE MUSK Raise your hands if you religiously doused yourself with The Body Shop’s White Musk fragrance in the ’90s. The cult perfume has been reinvented in three variations— warm ﬂoral, green earthy and cool mineral—designed to be worn alone or with the original scent. THE BODY SHOP White Musk Eau de Parfum, $37, White Musk Lover Eau de Parfum, White Musk Radical Eau de Parfum, White Musk Free Eau de Parfum, $16 each, thebodyshop.com.

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FASHION & BEAUTY hair care

TIME to

Everyone loves a good hair day! So if you’re a person who doesn’t simply roll out of bed with a marvellous mane, keep reading—we’ve got expert cut, style, colour and treatment tips for the most common hair concerns. TEXT JESSICA DOSTIE

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Shine

DITCH THE DULLNESS CUT & STYLE While regular visits to the salon can help to keep hair looking healthy, a cut can’t give your hair more shine. “The most beautiful, smooth bob won’t necessarily be shiny if the hair is dehydrated,” says master hairstylist Stéphan W, owner of Montreal boutique hair salon Stéphan W Atelier. The best way to make your tresses shine is to blow-dry them in small sections using a round brush to smooth each strand. You can even use a ﬂatiron as the ﬁnal touch. Don’t forget to apply a thermal protection product—an essential for any type of heat styling!

COLOUR We all notice how shiny a freshly coloured coif is. “To better reﬂect the light, opt for warm shades,” advises Lucie Michaud, chief technician and trainer for MDM Cosmetics. “Golds and coppers are naturally luminescent, while ashy tones are generally more matte,” she explains. Ammonia-free glosses, which may or may not be pigmented, are the perfect alternative if you don’t want to alter your colour.

TREATMENT According to Stéphan W, sporting a healthy, luminous ’do comes naturally if your hair is hydrated. “Using a smoothing oil always brings a lot of shine to the surface,” he says. But nourishing your locks deeply will have longer-lasting effects. The expert suggests opting for a moisturizing treatment, such as a weekly hair mask or an in-salon hyaluronic acid application.

1 This versatile spray has 21 beneﬁts that make styling easier while adding shine.

2 A ﬁnishing product with camellia seed oil to deeply nourish hair and add luminosity without weighing down strands.

3 This treatment, containing ionic pigments that attach to the cuticle by electrostatic interaction, helps magnify your colour at home, whatever your shade.

PUREOLOGY Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Spray, $33, chatters.ca.

2 WELLA PROFESSIONALS Oil Reﬂections Light Luminous Reﬂective Oil, $34, shopbeauty.com.

REVLON PROFESSIONAL Nutri Color Filters, $37, tradesecrets.ca.

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THWART THINNING & GO GREY, GORGEOUS! CUT & STYLE Hair often becomes thinner or loses density as we age—and there’s not much we can do about it! We can, however, create a more voluminous look by camouflaging thinning areas with a short, textured cut. Style with a pomade to achieve the tousled aesthetic that’s always in vogue. “With long hair, thinning or bald spots are often more visible,” says Stéphan W. “That’s why I recommend keeping hair short, and getting a trim every three to four weeks.”

COLOUR If you’re ready to stop

BOOST BODY CUT & STYLE If your hair is limp and needs a lift, Stéphan W suggests considering a short cut, like the pixie hairstyle, which is very trendy and ideal for giving body to lacklustre hair. Don’t fancy such a drastic chop? You can also gain a bit of volume with a mid-length bob. “When the time comes to style hair that lacks volume, start by applying a volumizing mousse or cream, then dry by lifting the roots well, or even turning upside down,” he explains. “And to give the illusion of volume, finish by adding some waves or curls with a curling iron.”

COLOUR Dyeing your hair can add volume and texture. “It’s

colouring your greys but don’t want a drastic transition, Stéphan W suggests gradually lightening the colour by incorporating lighter strands around the face and on the top of the head so that the difference in tone is less obvious. Next, maintain your gorgeous look with a purple shampoo designed to counteract yellowing and fading.

1 CULT.O ROMA Acquamicellare Shampoo, $95, walmart.ca.

not a myth,” assures Michaud. Colouring formulas that contain keratin change the texture of strands by shaping the hair shaft, which adds volume. THAT’SO Perfect Hair Dry Shampoo, $35, thatsoitaly.com.

TREATMENT There’s no need to use rich, ultra-hydrating hair care on limp locks—in fact, you can even swap out your conditioner for a lightweight, silicone-free leave-in treatment. Foams and sprays are your hair-care BFFs. Apply only a touch of product to your roots and make sure to lift them well by massaging with your fingertips. Between washes, use a spritz of dry shampoo and brush your hair upside down.

1 Thanks to this new-to-Canada Italian brand, you can cleanse without damage. Micellar water paired with 98 pure minerals makes this shampoo suitable for all hair types.

2 In addition to refreshing hair between washes, this rice starch dry shampoo restores volume and lightness to the roots.

3 This popular product works wonders for reviving flat hair and now it comes with continuous spray.

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2 DESIGNME Puff.ME Sea Salt Spray & Refill Bundle, $58, designmehair.ca.

RENÉ FURTERER Absolue Kératine Ultimate Repairing Mask, $65, matandmax.com.

TREATMENT To stimulate the regrowth of thinning hair, treat your scalp with a scrub or serum designed to activate blood circulation. “Think of this type of treatment as a fertilizer, something that will make hair stronger and help it grow,” says Michaud. But don’t stop there—hair often becomes dry and brittle with age, so it’s ALTERNA important to use a nourishing HAIRCARE treatment once a week. Caviar Anti-Aging

1 Replenish damaged and

weakened hair without weighing it down using this rich keratininfused treatment.

3 Get at your roots with this hydrating and purifying hair mask that rids the scalp of product buildup while also nourishing and soothing skin.

FORGET THE FRIZZ CUT & STYLE If your hair does whatever it

Multiplying Volume Styling Mousse, $35, well.ca.

2 Loss of density? This mousse helps to create fuller, more voluminous-looking hair.

PHYTO PARIS Anti-frizz Touch-Up Care, $30, phytocanada.ca.

wants and you struggle to control frizz, you might want to think twice about a heavily layered look, warns Stéphan W. “Bobs and full lengths allow for better control of unruly hair,” he adds. For a frizz-free look, apply an anti-frizz styling serum or cream every time you style.

3 MALIN + GOETZ Detox Scalp Mask, $45, malinand goetz.ca.

COLOUR Since frizz generally appears when you have dehydrated hair, avoid aggressive bleaching, which tends to damage the hair and requires multiple applications to maintain the look. “Choose a shade no more than two shades lighter than your natural colour if you’re looking to lighten your hair,” advises the hair colour expert. Another option: tone-on-tone colouring without ammonia, for example, a gloss. This type of colouring is softer and contains emollient agents that will treat the hair while subtly colouring it.

TREATMENT “To treat frizz, you need to determine the cause of it,” says Michaud. “Is it humidity, static or, often, dehydration?” Depending on the analysis, you can act at the source. In case of capillary dryness, too frequent washing should be avoided. Two shampoos a week are often sufficient. “The more natural oils are removed, the more frizz you’ll see,” says Stéphan W. To remedy this, use a moisturizing mask a few times a month.

1 This anti-humidity and anti-static shield is easily applied with an integrated brush.

2 Manage frizz and add shine to your hair even when letting it air dry.

3 This shampoo and conditioner made for curly and corkscrew hair contains manuka honey, which hydrates, tames frizz and reduces breakage.

2 HAIRITAGE Smooth It Over with Argan Oil Elixir, $12, walmart.ca.

KÉRASTASE Curl Manifesto Gentle Hydrating Creamy Shampoo, $46, Curl Manifesto Lightweight Moisture Replenishing Conditioner, $49, kerastase.ca.

LOVE THE SKIN YOU’RE IN

With so many new products on the market, it can be challenging to find the right ones for your skin. We take stock with two experts.

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PRODUCER, ANDRÉA SIRHAN DANEAU. PHOTOGRAPHY, SHUTTERSTOCK/E, ISTOCKPHOTO/E

FASHION & BEAUTY skin-care routines

CLEANSE

There are four steps to the foundation of healthy skin: cleansing, hydrating, moisturizing and protecting. It all starts with clean skin to eliminate the buildup of oil, environmental pollutants, dirt and dead cells that weaken the skin barrier and cause blemishes and wrinkles. It’s important to choose a cleanser based on your skin type, according to Dr. Jean-Francois Tremblay, dermatologist and medical director at the MédiME clinic in Montreal. “Dry skin requires a soap-free cleanser or a moisturizing oil-water emulsion, while oily skin needs a more emulsifying waterbased cleanser, with salicylic acid, for example, to remove excess sebum and cleanse the pores.” If your skin is balanced, choose a cleanser for normal or sensitive skin so you don’t disrupt the balance you already have. Sensitive and reactive skin types should avoid gel and foam formulas with strong detergents. “Sometimes I recommend double cleansing for effectively getting rid of makeup and sunblock,” says Dr. Tremblay. “To double cleanse, start by removing makeup from your face with an oil-based treatment or micellar water, then cleanse it again with a water-based product to remove sweat, dirt and stubborn residue.”

DRY SKIN This milk gently exfoliates while holding moisture on dry skin.

HYDRATE

The second step is to treat the skin with a serum: Its fluid texture is quickly absorbed to deliver active ingredients that target different skin issues. Choose a serum based on your specific needs, explains Dr. Tremblay. “Some serums help prevent aging skin, others have pigment-regulating effects for spots or anti-inflammatory properties to soothe rosacea, for example.”

1. NEUTROGENA Skin Balancing Dry & Sensitive Skin Milky Cleanser, $13, well.ca.

OILY SKIN Prevent clogged pores and control shine with this cleanser.

2. BIODERMA Sébium Purifying Cleansing Foaming Gel, $25, shoppersdrugmart.ca.

SENSITIVE SKIN This treatment uses two soothing ingredients, oats and feverfew, to preserve the moisture barrier and prevent redness.

1. LA ROCHE-POSAY Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum, $49, laroche-posay.ca.

3. AVEENO Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser, $14, shoppersdrugmart.ca.

NORMAL SKIN Bamboo stem powder removes impurities while vitamin B5 keeps the skin hydrated. 4. ISA KNOX LXNEW 2-in-1 Exfoliating Cleansing Balm, $42, avon.ca.

ACNE-PRONE This serum contains a tri-acid complex that helps reduce the appearance of pores and acne scarring.

ANTI-AGING Reap the benefits of an antioxidant recovery complex that smooths, tightens, firms and revitalizes skin. 2. L’ORÉAL PARIS Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Serum, $45, shoppersdrugmart.ca.

UNEVEN SKIN TONE Blue-green algae in this serum helps fight free radicals, while it also brightens and improves texture.

3. ALGENIST Blue Algae Vitamin C Skinclarity Brightening Serum, $98, sephora.ca.

SENSITIVE SKIN Ultra hydrating and 100-percent vegan, this serum’s formulation is easy on the skin, fights redness and promotes elasticity.

4. PACIFICA Vegan Collagen Complex Serum, $32, shoppersdrugmart.ca.

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MOISTURIZE

The next step is to moisturize, which replenishes the skin barrier with lipids (such as ceramides) and prevents loss of moisture. Here, too, choose the texture of your product according to your skin type: For dry skin, choose an oil-based cream, while oilier skin beneﬁts from a water-based lotion or gel, and for sensitive skin, a calming formulation.

OILY SKIN A lightweight gel-cream that’s infused with hydrating seaweed is just what you need if you want to moisturize and balance oil production simultaneously. Plus, this one leaves you with a matte finish. 1. THE BODY SHOP Seaweed Oil-Control Gel Cream, $22, thebodyshop.com.

ANTI-AGING This epic cream ticks all the boxes for an anti-aging powerhouse product. It deeply nourishes and encourages the skin to naturally amplify its own collagen and elastin production. 2. ESTÉE LAUDER Revitalizing Supreme+ Global Anti-Aging Cell Power Creme, $115, esteelauder.ca.

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SENSITIVE SKIN Made with a nutritious blend of banana, chia seed, magnesium, turmeric, and cica, this moisturizer is meant to nourish sensitive skin and reduce redness for a calm, hydrated and healthy-looking visage. 3. GLOW RECIPE Banana Soufflé Moisture Cream, $50, sephora.ca.

UNEVEN SKIN TONE New to Canada, Bliss’s brightening moisturizer is perfect for protecting the skin barrier and evening out your complexion. 4. BLISS Bright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Collagen Protecting & Brightening Moisturizer, $30, shoppersdrugmart.ca.

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PROTECT

The last step is considered one of the most important by several experts: protection against UVA and UVB rays responsible for premature aging of the skin and cancer. Apply a broad spectrum sunblock SPF 30 or higher every day (and reapply every two hours!). Even if you stay indoors or it’s overcast; UVA rays are present all year round and pass through clouds and windows. The good news is that with new products on the market, you can sometimes merge steps three and four to save time. But is it as effective? “You should prioritize the application of sunblock,” says Jennifer Brodeur, founder and CEO of sustainable skin-care

brand JB Skin Sävvi. “If you choose to use a moisturizer with SPF 30, that’s ﬁne, but whenever possible, use separate products, because sunblock is a surface treatment; the goal is not absorption like with other skin-care products.” UNEVEN SKIN TONE 1. RODAN + FIELDS Reverse Brightening Defense Fluid Lotion SPF 50, $47, rodanandﬁelds.ca.

ACNE-PRONE 2. AVEENO Sensitive Skin SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Stick, $20, shoppersdrugmart.ca.

ANTI-AGING 3. ELIZABETH ARDEN Prevage Anti-Aging Moisturizer SPF 30, $170, shoppersdrugmart.ca.

SENSITIVE SKIN 4. LOTUS AROMA Daily Sunscreen Face, $29, lotusaroma.com.

THE ABCS OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS VITAMIN A Known as retinol, retinoic acid and retinaldehyde, this powerful anti-aging ingredient stimulates cell renewal, activates collagen production and minimizes the breakdown of existing ﬁbres. It is the molecule of choice for visibly smoother skin, an even complexion, and reduced wrinkles.

To ward off the redness and irritation that sometimes accompanies retinol, it is combined with moisturizing ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid. 1. L’ORÉAL PARIS Revitalift Triple Power LZR 0.3% Pure Retinol Night Serum, $40, shoppersdrugmart.ca.

VITAMIN B When in doubt, opt for B3, a true “all-purpose vitamin”: Two of its forms, called niacinamide and niacin, are used to strengthen the skin barrier, relieve dryness, calm redness and reduce the appearance of pores, pigment spots and ﬁne lines.

Enriched with niacinamide, zinc PCA and grapefruit extract, this treatment rebalances the skin microbiome, regulates sebum production and soothes sensitive skin. 2. JB SKIN SÄVVI Harmoni Serum, $115, jbskinsavvi.com.

VITAMIN C This antioxidant maximizes the protective and repairing functions of the skin against UV rays; in addition to neutralizing free radicals and

ﬁghting against ﬁne lines and wrinkles, it treats hyperpigmentation by inhibiting the formation of melanin.

Two forms of vitamin C come together to brighten skin tone, improve skin texture and reduce the appearance of dark spots. 3. SUMMER FRIDAYS CC Me Serum, $84, sephora.ca.

VITAMIN E Also called tocopherol, this antioxidant improves hydration and the resistance of the skin barrier to external aggressions. Its protective properties are increased when combined with vitamin C.

This two-phase formula, between oil and serum, is enriched with vitamin E to contribute to its powerful anti-aging effect. 4. IDC DERMO Ultime Oil Serum, $100, idcdermo.com.

HYALURONIC ACID Dehydrated skin loves this humectant, which can absorb up to 1,000 times its weight in water to keep moisture on the surface of the skin. It is second to none when it comes to plumping the skin and “ﬁlling in” ﬁne lines and wrinkles.

This treatment uses hyaluronic acid to maximize skin hydration and give it a supple and smooth appearance. 5. IT COSMETICS Bye Bye Lines 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Concentrated Derma Serum, $35, itcosmetics.ca.

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REASONS TO REMOVE MAKEUP

PREVENT PREMATURE AGING “Makeup residue clogs pores and causes blackheads and acne to develop,” explains Dr. Tremblay. “And because the natural exfoliation is compromised, the skin becomes dry and rough. All of these factors promote premature aging.”

ALLOW PRODUCTS TO PENETRATE “Your products can’t be optimally absorbed over makeup,” says Brodeur. “Even just a small amount of residual makeup on the skin can reduce the efficacy of your products.”

REDUCE SKIN REACTIONS “If you’re not properly removing makeup, then applying skin-care products and makeup again the next day, over time, the accumulation causes irritation on the skin, which manifests itself in redness around the eye area, contact eczema and rough-textured skin,” says Brodeur.

Remove makeup effectively from the face, eyes and lips with a soothing cornflowerinfused product like this one. 1. KLORANE Micellar Water 3-in-1 Make-Up Remover, $21, klorane.com.

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FASHION & BEAUTY skin care

perfect balance 1 Have you noticed larger pores on your T-zone? “The epidermis is oilier on the T-zone than on the rest of the face because this zone contains twice as many sebaceous glands,” explains Catherine Gillotin, international director of training at Uriage. “It’s thanks to these glands that our hydrolipidic ﬁlm exists and protects us from

harmful bacteria and other external aggressors.” But when these glands secrete too much sebum, blemishes— pimples, blackheads and large pores—start to appear. There are other factors, too, that can create larger pore size, such as pollution, an unhealthy diet, lack of sleep, alcohol and tobacco consumption, stress, inadequate skin care and heredity. Aging, which also causes sagging skin, is another culprit. “The pores become

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distended, occupying an increasing surface area of the skin,” says Gillotin. And as if we needed another good reason to apply sunblock every day: UV rays can make the problem worse by damaging elastin and collagen ﬁbres in our skin.

2 “It’s important to keep your pores free from excess sebum, harmful bacteria and impurities by cleansing your face twice a

day,” says Yoli Mata, aesthetician and skincare expert for beauty brand Tatcha, who also advises choosing products without fragrance that contain little or no oil, since oils can clog the pores. Taking advantage of the daily beneﬁts of a tonic lotion with astringent properties will visibly reduce the appearance of pores. Make sure you exfoliating once or twice a week to remove dead skin. And lastly, always moisturize! “Try to avoid

comedogenic ingredients, such as synthetic waxes, silicones, mineral oils and other oils with a molecular weight heavier than sebum, which are not absorbed by the skin,” recommends Mata.

3 “Properly treating blackheads helps to minimize the appearance of large pores, prevent the onset of future irritations and blemishes, and regulate

sebum production,” says Mata. But is it a good idea to squeeze them yourself? Probably not. “We tend to remove only half of the blackhead, or squeeze so hard that it irritates the skin,” says Gillotin. Not to mention that our ﬁngers and nails may harbour harmful microbes that can put you at risk of creating other imperfections on the skin. It’s always best to have an aesthetician or dermatologist take care of blackheads for you.

PHOTOGRAPHY, BRUNO PETROZZA/C. TEXT, MAROUCHKA FRANJULIEN

Social media filters and over-edited snapshots can give our faces a toosmooth appearance, so it’s important to remember that our pores exist for a good reason: They allow the skin to breathe, and sebum and sweat to flow. But if you feel like your pores are large and noticeable, check out these tips to reduce their appearance.

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Try one of these expertrecommended treatments to reduce the appearance of large pores.

This gel-like cleanser is made up of 99 percent naturally occurring ingredients, including salicylic acid (BHA), which decreases production of sebum and visibly unclogs and tightens the pores. Organic grape water as well as lavender and rosemary essential oils added to the formula purify and tone the skin while also soothing and hydrating.

Designed specifically for combination to oily skin, this product mattifies the complexion and regulates excess sebum thanks to licorice extract, deeply hydrates the skin by leveraging the benefits of thermal water and glycerin, and visibly tightens large pores. URIAGE Hyséac MAT’ Matifying Emulsion, $27, uriage.ca.

Apply this mask once or twice a week to take advantage of purifying clay’s effect on the skin. Mineral mud from the Yellow Sea combined with moisturizing mint water and oil-absorbing pine needle work together to remove impurities, control excess sebum production and decrease the appearance of pores.

CAUDALIE Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser, $35, caudalie.ca.

This serum works on two fronts to promote supple and smooth skin. First, micro-ﬁltered yeast extract helps to visibly lift the skin and tightens pores. Second, geranium extract helps protect against degradation of collagen and elastin, improving ﬁrmness of the skin. It’s a two-in-one treatment to choose if you want to target more than one problem at a time! KIEHL’S Precision Lifting & PoreTightening Concentrate, $85, kiehls.ca.

This translucent setting powder helps to blur the appearance of pores and controls shine. It also contains extracts of silk, ﬁbroin and sericin, which nourish the skin and help keep it hydrated, as well as key ingredients that act as a shield against pollution and blue light, responsible for the premature aging of our face.

LANEIGE Mini Pore Waterclay Mask, $33, sephora.ca.

TATCHA The Silk Powder, $63, sephora.ca.

After cleansing your face, use this toner, which is particularly suitable for oily or combination skin. Its extracts of white willow bark (a natural source of BHAs) and caviar lime (containing AHAs) exfoliate the skin to unclog pores, eliminate dead skin cells, minimize excess sebum production and reﬁne the skin. Squalane, derived from sugar cane, preserves the hydration of the skin barrier. BIOSSANCE Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner, $37, sephora.ca.

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FASHION & BEAUTY like a pro

Caring for your eyelashes is a step in the beauty routine that’s often neglected. Here’s how to make sure you’re doing it right! How to make those lashes grow

How to keep your lashes healthy Like all hair that grows on the human body, eyelashes have a natural life cycle of roughly eight to 10 weeks. The length of the cycle varies from person to person and can be affected by different factors: For example, it’s normal to lose more eyelashes during seasonal changes, hormonal fluctuations and stressful times. But there are steps you can take to preserve the health of your lashes.

1. Always avoid pulling lashes and rubbing the eye area.

2. Save the waterproof mascara for occasions when your face may get wet, as it’s often difficult to remove without rubbing.

3. Start using an eyelash serum that contains peptides, vitamin E, biotin and ceramides to support eyelash growth and nourishment.

4. Opt for an effective makeup remover, which allows you to remove even water-repellent makeup easily. Think of twophase formulas and micellar waters, as well as cleansing oils and balms.

5. Look for mascara with a formula that contains fortifying and revitalizing ingredients.

There is an array of over-the-counter serums and mascaras that help hydrate and strengthen lashes. These products can help to preserve the health of your lashes and may also help them grow by reducing breakage. If you want an in-depth treatment for lengthening your eyelashes, check out a product like Latisse, a serum designed for this purpose, available by prescription after consultation with a doctor. This treatment features bimatoprost, an active ingredient that helps boost eyelash growth. Its efficacy is proven, but it usually takes at least two months of use to see results, with the full effect occurring at the four month mark. In addition to making the natural lashes denser, longer and fuller, this serum also makes them darker.

Temporary fixes Besides pampering and helping your natural lashes grow, there are other treatments and tricks that can be used to give them more density:

Our product picks 1. ESSENCE Volume Booster Lash Primer, $5, shoppersdrug mart.ca. 2. LA ROCHE-POSAY Oil-Infused Micellar Water Ultra, $20, laroche-posay.ca. 3. LISE WATIER Eye Opening Vegan Mascara with Black Quinoa, $28, lisewatier.ca. 4. JOUVIANCE Restructiv LashFX Lash & Brow Fortifying Serum, $75, jouviance.com.

1. Using a lash primer before applying mascara will amplify your lashes temporarily, and can also help nourish them depending on the primer’s ingredients.

2. Eyelash extensions provide longer, denser-looking lashes. And contrary to popular belief, they should not damage natural lashes when properly applied. On the other hand, extensions require maintenance and you must avoid makeup removers that contain oil, which can dissolve the adhesive of the extensions.

3. A lash lift is a treatment that curls and separates the eyelashes, much like a perm, that can be done by a salon professional. Treatment is often accompanied by tinting the eyelashes, and the results last several weeks.

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FASHION & BEAUTY makeup tools

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A good set of brushes can make a world of difference to applying makeup flawlessly. Here, we’ve rounded up some favourites to help you get that impeccable look you’re going for!

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Apply, blend and sculpt: This eyeshadow brush can help you effortlessly create bold lids or a subtle ﬁnish—it’s all in the application! VAPOUR BEAUTY Over Shadow Brush, $42, thedetoxmarket.ca.

Designed to be used with creamy makeup bases, this brush blends product onto the skin, just like your ﬁngers can, for an ultra-natural and even ﬁnish. KJAER WEIS Blush-Foundation Brush, $54, thedetoxmarket.ca.

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This brush features tapered bristles that make blending easy, and is ideal for deﬁning and contouring your features.

A soft-bristled handcrafted brush turns the application of face powder into a soothing and effortless ritual.

This two-in-one eyeliner brush has one mission: to accentuate your beautiful eyes with its precise shaping points.

PATRICK TA Major Sculpt Contour Brush, $45, sephora.ca.

TATCHA The Powder Brush, $116, sephora.ca.

ILIA On Point Liner & Deﬁnition Brush, $42, etiket.ca.

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effortless chic FASHION & BEAUTY

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SERVICE The workhorse of the wardrobe, a white buttondown shirt is known for its versatility and classic appeal. Try one of these fresh fall looks to see for yourself.

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kick back Don a white buttondown over a black midi dress for a look that’s cool and collected. Take it up a notch with hightop sneakers. Knit Bodycon Sleeveless DRESS in Black, $50, rw-co.com. Oversized Poplin SHIRT in White (throughout), $119, banana republic.ca. Panna NECKLACE, $44, Belief RING, $48, pilgrim jewellery.ca. Leather BELT, $39, simons.ca. Converse Chuck 70 High Top SHOES in Black, $90, brownsshoes.com.

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pas de deux A two-piece matching bralette and trouser set is an elegant way to jazz up the classic white shirt. Knit BRALETTE in Khaki Green, $30, Knit TROUSERS in Khaki Green, $60, hm.com/ca.

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ﬁne print This vest and cap combo offers up some boyish charm. Soften the aesthetic with a subtle piece of jewellery and delicately patterned pants. VEST in Black, $385, silklaundry.ca. Black Studded Crushed Crepe Pajama PANTS, $250, michaelkors.ca. Corduroy Newsboy Cap, $19, simons.ca. Charlotte Bold RING in Gold Vermeil, $125, mejuri.com.

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business as usual Layering a turtleneck under your white button-down is both fashionable and functional. A tweed blazer gives this autumnal look a professorial air. 1990 TURTLENECK in Ocean, $95, annie50.com. 100% Wool Check BLAZER, $279, massimo dutti.com. Dôme Hoop EARRINGS in Gold Vermeil, $80, mejuri.com.

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perfectly poised Who says you can’t wear white after Labour Day? Not us! This monochromatic outﬁt marries a sleeveless top and creamcoloured cargos with white boots for a look that is totally trendy. Sleeveless TOP, $70, rw-co.com. High Rise Reﬁned Cargo PANTS in Transition Cream, $159, banana republic.ca. Upstage BOOTS in White, $140, aldoshoes.com. Maggy Cat-Eye SUNGLASSES, $19, simons.ca. Restoration Hoop EARRINGS, $44, pilgrimjewellery.ca.

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ﬁt as a ﬁddle Upgrade your athleisure look by simply throwing a button-down over top. Don’t forget to accessorize with some dainty earrings and a chic bag. PowerSoft Shelf Bra TANK TOP in Mythical, $40, oldnavy.ca. Sport LEGGINGS in Burgundy, $30, hm.com/ca. Olympia Trainer Extreme SHOES, $248, michaelkors.ca. Nylon Mini BAG with Pouch in Cream Beige, $59, simons.ca. Vida Hoop EARRINGS, $32, pilgrimjewellery.ca.

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cute, to boot For a playful touch, wear a graphic tee with a simple neckerchief, topped off with your white button-down. Magic For All Icons Short-Sleeve Graphic T-SHIRT, $20, uniqlo.com. Boyfriend Denim JOGGERS, $175, michaelkors.ca. Paisley BANDANA, $5, ardene.com.

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weekend A sweater-vest worn with casual straight-leg jeans, an oversize blouse and stylish shoes make an ensemble ﬁt for a relaxing weekend. Studio Collection BLOUSE in White, $80, hm.com/ca. HighWaisted Slouchy Straight Button-Fly Cut-Off JEANS in Ginny, $65, oldnavy.ca. Bigmove SHOES in White, $85, aldoshoes.com.

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In light of the tragic discoveries at the sites of former residential schools, we’re making changes to the way we mark Thanksgiving by taking the following actions—and we hope you will, too. • Take some time to learn about our country’s history and treatment of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. • Find out whose land you are on and say a land acknowledgement before your meal. • Make a donation to an Indigenous organization or support local Indigenous artists. • When you sit down for dinner, remember that now-traditional Thanksgiving fare, such as corn, beans, squash and cranberries, were all originally cultivated by the First Peoples of this land.

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PART 1: 5 Ways Marketing Influences Spending

Did you know that the market research industry is worth more than a trillion dollars? That’s a lot of cash being spent trying to figure out how to influence people. In the first of our 3-part Mind Your Money series, we’re diving into the ways marketers can sway buyers. TEXT STACY YANCHUK OLEKSY

Appealing to the emotions. Whether we like to admit it or not, we are emotional creatures, and many of our choices are based on how we feel. Some of the biggest feelings marketers make use of are belonging, status and fear. Think about some things you do to belong—for example, do you wear certain clothing or accessories to feel like part of a group? Do you sport bracelets with crystals and stones to feel as if you’re part 46 | CANADIAN LIVING OCTOBER 2021

2 Starting with a small commitment. If marketing can get you to make a small commitment, it’s likely to draw more business out of you. A small commitment can look like a free newsletter subscription or signing up to an email list. This commitment can get a little bigger with hassle-free returns, subscription boxes or free trials. An example could be an online eyeglasses retailer WKDW R̆HUV WR PDLO RXW ¿YH GL̆HUHQW IUDPHV IRU ³IUHH´ VR \RX can try them on. Statistically, you’re likely to keep at least RQH SDLU RI IUDPHV (VVHQWLDOO\ \RX¶YH ³FRPPLWWHG´ WR WKH purchase just by opening the package because, while returning items may be technically easy, it’s still a hassle and shoppers don’t always want the bother.

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of a spiritual community? Do you carry an Apple or Android device? Does purchasing a phone, watch and earbuds from the same brand say something about you and your status? Maybe. Fear is also a great motivator. Marketers are brilliant at telling you that you should be afraid of X, Y or Z, and that only this product or that service will keep you safe— think car safety commercials, security systems, insurance, pest control. Always ask yourself, what emotion is being triggered with this advertisement?

Understanding how much impact the marketing industry has on consumer spending will help you make better purchasing decisions,

5 Applying social pressure.

3 Targeting social media use. Every time you swipe and scroll, you’re giving a platform information that will help determine what to advertise to you. Social media can actually drive up your spending and reduce savings because it’s part of a culture that’s rife with consumption and comparison. A recent study focused

on users of a popular social media platform and the impact of social media on spending. Subjects were asked to spend time on the app and then go to an eBay-like auction site and bid on an iPad. Interestingly, participants with stronger social media networks bid up to 30 percent more than they would have paid had they had walked into the store to make the purchase.

4 Employing technology. Think about the last time you were talking to someone about a new product and within a day or two you had ads for that product on your news, email and social media feed. Companies can buy data from big GDWD FRPSDQLHV DQG QRWL¿FDWLRQV DUH QRW MXVW favours from companies you like to frequent. They collect your location at that point in time so that, once they’ve collected your device ID, you’ll likely notice increased advertising in your feeds.

Marketing initiatives can hone in on cultural spending expectations, such as shelling out three months’ salary for an engagement ring or buying a Mother’s Day gift. Even back-to-school spending, which used to include small items like binders, paper, pens and pencils, now encompasses more expensive technology. 7KLV KDV D VLJQL¿FDQW impact on families that could equate spending on the latest gadget with creating greater opportunities for their children. When you feel pressured to shop, consider challenging the situation and making a decision that works for your budget. When you’re aware someone’s trying to sell you something, you can have a conversation with yourself about sticking to intentional purchases. STACY YANCHUK OLEKSY IS DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS AT THE CREDIT COUNSELLING SOCIETY.

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ME FIRST Why Making Yourself Your Top Priority is the Key to Happiness.

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Putting others before ourselves is a motto women live by every day. The problem with this mindset, though, is that it can build resentment, anger and frustration. We feel like we’re trapped and we don’t have the power to change our reality. It becomes LPSRVVLEOH WR ¿QG ODVWLQJ KDSSLQHVV ZKHQ our tanks are running on empty because we have ignored our internal voices or the messages our bodies are giving us regarding what we actually need. Instead, we simply plow through the day to get the to-do lists done and attend to whoever else needs us, while neglecting ourselves in the process.

IF IT DOESN’T FEEL GOOD, WHY DO WE KEEP DOING IT? Many of us do this because of faulty belief systems. First, then, we have to identify where these beliefs come from. From a young age, many generations of women have lived with the belief that WKH\ FRXOGQ¶W SRVVLEO\ SXW WKHPVHOYHV ¿UVW Traditionally, our societies have been maledominated, so it makes sense that in the past we were the caregivers, the stay-athomers, the ones to compromise and make peace at any cost. Perhaps we were told it is VHO¿VK WR ORRN DIWHU RXU RZQ QHHGV ZKHQ ZH had children in the house who depended on us. We’ve all been subject to these outmoded ideas passed down though our families. Sometimes it’s easiest to just keep repeating the pattern, giving it power, and other times

we may not even realize we’re taking on everyone else’s wants and needs because it’s become a habit. ,I \RX¶YH EHHQ OLYLQJ E\ WKLV ÀDZHG SHU ception, you need to ask yourself: Does it feel good? And just because someone else believes this to be true, does it need to be my truth? Is it possible that I can upgrade OLYH D PRUH HPSRZHUHG OLIH ¿OOHG ZLWK happiness? The answer is yes. However, in order to upgrade any belief system, you need to replace it with a new one. You need to reprogram your brain to believe a new truth, one that’s in alignment with your most happy and whole self.

USE POSITIVE TALK TO MAKE CARING FOR YOURSELF A PRIORITY. One powerful way to do this is through WKH XVH RI ḊUPDWLRQV $Q ḊUPDWLRQ used in the right way can allow us to adopt a new truth. We all know that words have the power to make us feel good or bad. $̇UPDWLRQV DUH RQH ZD\ ZH FDQ FKDQJH the dialogue we’re used to hearing.

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NOURISH YOURSELF FIRST AND YOU’LL HAVE MORE ENERGY FOR OTHERS.

EFFECTIVE WAYS TO USE AFFIRMATIONS.

1. Build “I am” or “I have” statements. For example: “I am worthy of making myself a priority.” “I am my best self when I take care of me first.” “I am nourished, full of love and energy, and I have time to replenish.”

2. Repeat these “I” statements throughout the day anytime the thought of not having enough time crops up or you notice the negative results of the pattern of neglecting your needs.

3. Feel gratitude. When we use the “I” statements, we feel with our hearts the gratitude of this new truth. It feels wonderful, so bring it into your heart centre. This will make the statement more believable to your subconscious mind, and you’ll begin to change the way you show up for yourself.

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If you think of your body as energy, then you can understand that we need to replenish our energy every day. Many of us act as though we’re robots. We drain the tank and expect to still have patience, compassion and tolerance for everyone else. The truth is that the best version of you gets to come forward when you take care RI \RX ¿UVW :KHQ \RX QRXULVK \RXU RZQ energy, you have more energy for others. Not only does it feel good, but the people closest to you get the best version of you as ZHOO 6R LQ IDFW LW LV WKH RSSRVLWH RI VHO¿VK it is actually selfless. Our bodies were not meant to work nonstop. We’re designed to listen to our bodies and give them what they need. And for most, this is daily nourishment LQ WKH IRUP RI WKH LGHD ³:KDW ¿OOV \RXU FXS"´

THE FIRST STEP TOWARD POSITIVE CHANGE IS TO LET YOURSELF HAVE IT. *LYH \RXUVHOI SHUPLVVLRQ WR ¿JXUH RXW ZKDW nourishes you the most. Make a list (either written or mental) of all the things that make you feel good when you do them, the things that energize you. These could include walking outdoors, meditation, unplugging from technology, a bubble bath, journaling, exercising, eating healthy meals, reading or just a quiet time with a cup of tea. Encourage yourself to think of things you like to do, things that you can do daily to replenish. These don’t need to cost money or even take up too much time, but they can EH VR H̆HFWLYH LQ KRZ \RX IHHO HDFK GD\

DEVELOP A DAILY SELF-CARE PRACTICE— AND STICK TO IT. After that, the key is to create consistency with your form of self-love. This is where many of us fail. We might do these things once in a while, when we remember or when we have time. But in truth, to really make yourself a priority, this needs to be a daily habit, like brushing your teeth. Many people have found that developing morning and evening routines are some of the best ways to build sustainability around VHOI FDUH 7KH PDLQ EHQH¿W RI D PRUQLQJ routine is that you have the chance to take FDUH RI \RXUVHOI ¿UVW EHIRUH DQ\ XQSUHGLFW able things happen. It also gets you in a

positive frame of mind to start your day. Likewise, an evening routine is wonderful to settle yourself before sleep, to wind down after whatever stresses the day has brought. Here’s a tip: Monitor your self-care routines by setting a weekly intention down on paper and tracking the results. You can also book appointments in your calendar for “nourishment time.” This acts not only as a reminder but can also get you into the groove of consistently choosing yourself. After putting these into daily practice, get curious with a few things. Notice how your energy feels; notice how you might have more patience; notice that you actually might be smiling more.

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The best part of making these changes is that when we realize that we’re in charge of our happiness, we can start to make PRUH FKRLFHV DURXQG RXU RZQ IXO¿OOPHQW The key is to remember that even small adjustments each day can make a huge impact in your overall mental health and well-being. And most importantly, remember that you’re worth it!

The truth is that no one can give you permission to make yourself a priority but you. You are the one who has the power over how and what you prioritize in your daily life. When we learn to love ourselves on a deeper level by choosing self-care ¿UVW ZH WKHQ LQVSLUH WKH SHRSOH DURXQG us to do the same. But most importantly, we get to live with more smiles; we choose ultimate happiness when we choose the self. Happiness is something we can all use a little more of, but we need to connect the dots to the choices we make each moment and how this can create either more happiness or more disharmony. We can’t look to anyone else to make us happy; we can only give ourselves that power.

In truth, to really make yourself a priority, self-care needs to become a daily habit, like brushing your teeth.

BUILD CONSISTENCY AROUND SELF-CARE.

Set morning and evening routines.

Track them to hold yourself accountable.

Book “nourishment time” appointments in your calendar.

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health hack of the month DO THE MONSTER MASH Getting your groove on is an enjoyable way to improve balance, gait, posture, strength and overall physical performance. A new study suggests that dancing may also help ease the transition through menopause by lowering cholesterol and improving body composition. What’s more? Boogying down can also boost self-esteem!

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Pumpkin Traditional pies and jack-o’-lanterns are the products of October pumpkins, but that’s QRW DOO WKHVH JRXUGV DUH JRRG IRU %RWK SXPSNLQ ÀHVK DQG VHHGV DUH HGLEOH DQG FRQWDLQ WRQV RI EHQH¿FLDO YLWDPLQV PLQHUDOV DQG SODQW FRPSRXQGV 5HDG RQ WR OHDUQ DERXW WKLV nutritious member of the cucurbit family (which includes cucumbers, gourds, melons DQG VTXDVK FXOWLYDWHG ZRUOGZLGH IRU LWV FXOLQDU\ PHGLFLQDO DQG RUQDPHQWDO XVHV TEXT MADELEINE LAVIN

THE BENEFITS EYE OPENER Carotenoids, the family of red, orange and yellow pigments found in pumpkin flesh, include alpha- and betacarotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. These compounds act as antioxidants and help to neutralize free radicals, which may reduce the risk of certain cancers, age-related macular degeneration and skin damage from the sun’s rays. Lutein, specifically, protects against eye disease by absorbing damaging blue light that enters the eye. Carotenoids also provide a source of provitamin A, which is essential for immune system function and fighting infections. BODY BUTTRESS Pumpkin flesh is a source of another powerful antioxidant, ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C. An essential nutrient that humans must acquire through diet, most experts agree that dietary sources of vitamin C, like fruits and vegetables, are superior to supplements. Like vitamin A, vitamin C plays an important role in maintaining proper immune function: It increases white blood cell production and helps the immune cells work more effectively. A favourite ingredient in cosmetics and skin-care products, vitamin C is also essential for healthy skin. 54 | CANADIAN LIVING OCTOBER 2021

SUPER SEEDS Perhaps the most important part of the pumpkin plant is its seeds, which are high in protein and contain quality oils, amino acids, micro-elements and other beneficial plant compounds. The seeds are available in two varieties—whole white seeds or hulled green seeds (known as pepitas)— both of which can be eaten raw or roasted. They can also be pressed for a high-quality oil used for culinary and cosmetic purposes. Pumpkin seeds and their oil have been shown to have a beneficial effect on the prostate gland by inhibiting testosterone-induced enlargement. In addition to working for prostate health, the seeds contain the amino acid L-tryptophan, which raises levels of the “happy” hormone, serotonin, in the brain, potentially easing depression.

DID YOU KNOW? Loofah sponges are made from the fibrous fruit of the loofah plant. The fully ripened fruit is dried on the vine to form the sponge. Botanically known as Luffa aegyptiaca, it is also a member of the gourd family!

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2Q ZHOO ÀRXUHG VXUIDFH XVLQJ ÀRXUHG hands, roll dough into log; divide into quarters. Gently roll and shape each quarWHU LQWR LQFK GLDPHWHU URSH :LWK sharp knife, cut each rope diagonally into LQFK SLHFHV In large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook gnocchi in 2 batches, stirring gently, XQWLO ÀRDWLQJ DERXW PLQXWHV 8VLQJ VORWted spoon, transfer to large serving platter. Meanwhile, in large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook pine nuts until lightly toasted and butter is just beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add sage leaves; cook until fragrant, DERXW VHFRQGV 6FUDSH RYHU JQRFFKL toss to coat. PER EACH OF 8 SERVINGS about 315 cal, 9 g pro, 13 g total fat (6 g sat. fat), 40 g carbs (2 g dietary ﬁbre, 2 g sugar), 50 mg chol, 475 mg sodium, 2.9 mg iron.

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With so much emphasis put on how the food we eat affects a person’s physique and energy level, it’s important not to lose sight of how it can also affect one’s state of mind. Here, we explore the link between food and mental health, and how the digestive process directly influences your mood. TEXT EMILY KICHLER, RD

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aving lived through a global pandemic, it’s safe to say it’s been a tough year and a half for most Canadians. Anxiety, loneliness and social isolation, uncertainty, fear of the virus, online learning, job loss and financial stress as a result of lockdowns have all wreaked havoc on our mental health. A poll conducted by Mental Health Research Canada in June 2021 indicated that 24 percent of Canadians reported self-rated high levels of anxiety, and 16 percent reported self-rated high levels of depression, compared with 8 percent and 7 percent, respectively, before the COVID-19 outbreak. While psychotherapy and medication are the primary interventions for mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, what we eat can also have a major impact. In fact, diet is the number one modifiable lifestyle factor to help decrease the risk of depression. A meta-analysis of 11 studies containing a total of 101,950 participants showed that an unhealthy diet can actually increase the likelihood of developing depression by 40 percent. Unfortunately, diet is not often discussed as a tool in the treatment and prevention of mental illness, mood disorders or cognitive decline. Increasingly, though, science is uncovering the link between diet and mental health, and providing evidence to support the use of dietary interventions. As a result, nutritional psychiatry is an emerging area of research that looks specifically at the role of nutrition in the development and treatment of mental illness. The landmark 2017 SMILES Trial was a randomized controlled trial (the gold standard of scientific research) that looked at people with major depression. During the 12-week study, participants were randomly placed into two groups, and received either social support or nutrition counselling to follow a Mediterranean-style diet. The Mediterranean diet is high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes (lentils, beans, peas), nuts, sources of healthy fats including olive oil, fish and seafood, includes small amounts of poultry, meat and cheese, and is low in sugar and processed foods like pop, baked goods, fast food, deli meats, processed snacks and the like.

Depression scores were taken down at both the beginning and the end of the 12-week intervention. Both groups saw improvement in their symptoms, but the group that received nutrition counselling had significant improvement in their symptoms and, in fact, in 25 percent of the participants, symptoms were lessened to the point that they were no longer classified as severely depressed. This was the first study to show evidence that diet has a significant impact on symptoms of depression. The 2019 HELFIMED Study found similar results. In this study, half the participants followed the Mediterranean diet and took a daily omega-3 supplement, while the rest participated

The foods we eat actually become our brain cells. The brain is mostly made up of essential fatty acids, which we must get from our diet in the form of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-3 is found primarily in fatty fish, while omega-6 is found primarily in vegetable oils.

in a social support group. At the end of three months, both groups saw improvement in their depression scores, but the diet group had substantially greater improvements in symptoms, so much so that the average depression score in this group no longer met the criteria for extremely severe. Plus, these improvements to the participants’ symptoms were sustained three months after the intervention period ended.

How does what we eat affect our brain? The composition, structure and optimal functioning of the brain are all dependent on the proper nutrients being available in the body. To start, the foods we eat actually become our brain cells. The brain is mostly made up of essential fatty acids, which we must get from our diet in the form of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-3 is found primarily in fatty fish, while omega-6 is found primarily in vegetable oils. The typical North American diet—which includes plenty of processed foods containing high levels of vegetable oils—has more than enough omega-6, but is often deficient in omega-3, resulting in an unbalanced ratio of these two essential fatty acids. The problem is that omega-6 has proinflammatory properties, while omega-3 has antiinflammatory properties. For this reason, getting enough omega-3 and limiting highly processed foods is essential for the health of the brain. CANADIAN LIVING OCTOBER 2021 | 57

A communication pathway between the gut and the brain, called the gut-brain axis, connects the central nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract and controls many functions in the body.

To get enough omega-3, the best strategy is to eat at least two servings of fatty fish (salmon, trout, mackerel, sardines or herring) each week. Other strategies include cooking with olive or canola oil, using extra-virgin olive, flaxseed or walnut oil for salads and uncooked applications, and eating plenty of chia seeds, hemp hearts, walnuts and/or ground flaxseeds. According to Statistics Canada, only 15 percent of Canadians consume fish at least twice a week, one or more servings of which are a fatty fish. A food-first 58 | CANADIAN LIVING OCTOBER 2021

approach is always best, but if you don’t eat two servings of fatty ﬁsh per week, take a daily omega-3 supplement. For youth and adults who suffer from depression or other mental health conditions, experts recommend taking 1,000 to 2,000 milligrams per day of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid. Look for a supplement with a 2:1 ratio of EPA:DHA (meaning it contains twice as much eicosapentaenoic acid as it does docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, another type of omega-3

fatty acid). Healthy individuals should take 250 milligrams of EPA a day. Furthermore, the brain is prone to oxidative damage, which is linked to neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders, as well as mental disorders like depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and bipolar. Antioxidants protect our cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Colourful vegetables and fruits are rich in antioxidants, such as vitamin C, polyphenols and flavonoids. Fill half your plate with vegetables and fruit at each meal. Aim to eat at least 5 servings a day. Vitamin D is also a key nutrient for brain development and mental health. A 2013 systematic review and meta-analysis found that lower vitamin D levels were found in people with depression compared with a control group. A whopping 90 percent of Canadian adults who don’t take a vitamin D supplement are deficient in this nutrient. Salmon, tuna, sardines, and fortified dairy products are good sources of vitamin D. Our body naturally manufactures vitamin D when our skin is exposed to sunlight; however, in northern countries like Canada most people aren’t exposed to the sun enough to obtain the recommended levels. The recommended dietary allowance of vitamin D for children and adults under 70 years is 600 IU a day, and for adults over 70 is 800 IU. The amount to supplement varies based on how much you get from your diet, your skin colour, age, body size and your

exposure to sunlight, so 600 to 800 IU is a general recommendation, but some people may need to take up to 2,000 IU (but be sure to stay below the tolerable upper limit of 4,000 IU).

The microbiome and the gut-brain axis. Healthy bacteria that live inside our intestines make up an ecosystem called the gut microbiome. A diverse microbiome is beneficial to our mental health. A communication pathway between the gut and the brain, called the gut-brain axis, connects the central nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract and controls many functions in the body. Bacteria in the gut produce neurotransmitters, and these neurotransmitters play a key role in this communication process. For example, an estimated 95 percent of serotonin, a key neurotransmitter linked to mood, wellbeing and happiness, as well as sleep regulation and appetite, is made by the bacteria in our gut. These beneficial bacteria are also shown to decrease inflammation, improve how well we absorb nutrients from food and to play a role in immune function. The composition of our microbiome varies due to multiple factors, but one key determinant is diet. Prebiotics function as the “food source” for beneficial bacteria, and promote microbial growth and activity, thereby supporting mental health. However, the average North American diet is low in foods like vegetables, fruits, whole

grains and ﬁbre that support a healthy microbiome, and is typically high in reﬁned grains, sugar and highly processed foods. Fermented foods (such as kimchi, kombucha, yogurt, miso) themselves contain healthy, live bacteria, called probiotics, that can help increase the number and

diversity of good bacteria, and, therefore, can play a role in helping support mental health. Probiotic supplements, speciﬁcally ones that contain the bacterial strains Lactobacillus and Biﬁdobacterium, may also contribute to creating a healthy microbiome, and good mental health.

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up the majority of your diet with MICRONUTRIENT-, ANTIOXIDANTand FIBRE-rich plant-based foods including fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains and nuts.

WHOLE FOODS (foods that are close to their natural form, however they were grown or raised, and without added ingredients or processing) and limit packaged and highly processed foods and drinks.

on refined sugars by limiting sugar sweetened drinks like pop, flavoured lattes and juice, as well as sugary snacks, baked goods and desserts.

2. EAT TWO SERVINGS of fatty fish per week, or consider taking an omega-3 supplement.

4. Take a daily VITAMIN D3 supplement.

6. INCLUDE PROBIOTICcontaining fermented foods like sauerkraut, kefir, fermented pickles and tempeh on a regular basis.

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Let our recipes take you places!

On newsstands now and at tvastore.com

colour of the month RUSTY PINK This deep hue is a little bit pink, a little bit orange, and a lot spectacular! Try it on for size on interior doors or an accent wall.

Coral Clay SW 9005 PAINT, sherwin-williams.com.

Scandinavian Pink Chalk PAINT, anniesloan.com

Beauti-Tone Canadian Living Coast-To-Coast Colour Collection Cherry Blossom CL28-0 PAINT, homehardware.ca.

home & garden decorating

accessories

HOME & GARDEN decorating

Both style and function play a huge part in creating an inviting entryway to your home. Here are some design ideas to try in yours! TEXT EMMANUELLE MOZAYAN-VERSCHAEVE

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welcome HOME

White Shoulders 1265 WALL PAINT, peinturesmf.com.

Vedbäk RUG, 2'7" x 5'11", $50, ikea.ca.

LET THE FLOOR DO THE TALKING If you’ve got a hallway in your foyer, add interest with a long runner. This neutral corridor gets a jolt of colour from a boldly patterned rug that helps ﬁll in the minimalist space.

Lachilan 19" TOSS CUSHION, $30, bouclair.com.

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SIT AND STORE Even if you don’t have much space in your entryway, a simple bench is a no-brainer (bonus if it has storage space, too). This version is a perfect place to perch while you take off your shoes, before housing them underneath.

Rattan Square Mural WALL SHELF, $170, bouclair.com.

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Bubble Glass TABLE LAMP with Rattan Shade, $80, bouclair.com.

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Rustic Cubby BENCH, $295, simons.ca.

Pinnig COAT RACK, $129, ikea.ca.

MAKE WAY FOR MULTIFUNCTION Pieces that do double- (or even triple!) duty are the best way to make efficient use of space. A hook/bench/shelf combo like this one provides room for every family member, even little ones, to have a space to call their own, while keeping outdoor accessories stylishly corralled.

Metal and Wood HANGER RACK in Black, $13, hm.com/ca.

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Black Metal Entry Hall BENCH UNIT in Dark Taupe, $249, m2go.ca.

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LET NATURE CALL

White 3-Hook WALL STORAGE, $57, m2go.ca.

The foyer is the perfect spot to offer up some seasonal splash, so a few decorating details never go amiss. Go for organic, natural elements that effortlessly give a sense of bringing the outdoors in.

HOLSTER THE HANDHELD A designated spot for keys and letters is essential. A small multipurpose shelf like this one takes up virtually zero space, but offers hooks for keys and umbrellas, a shelf for your phone and slots for the mail. 3-Hook WALL STORAGE in White, $57, m2go.ca.

Bonito MIRROR in Copper, $69, structube.com. Seagrass BASKET, $48, zarahome.com.

Ema Ceramic White Floor VASE, $120, Golden Yellow Leaf FAUX BRANCH, $55, crateandbarrel.ca.

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Ema Ceramic Black VASE, $60, Sain Short White Marble Pillar CANDLE HOLDER, $60, Sain Tall Black Marble Pillar CANDLE HOLDER, $75, Faux Pampas GRASS in Rust, $20, Artiﬁcial Pampas GRASS in White, $30, Arllon Narrow Black Wood VASE, $100, crateandbarrel.ca.

Cash Black and White Bone Inlay MIRROR, $549, crateandbarrel.ca.

Bästis HOOKS in Black, $3 each, ikea.ca.

SEE AND BE SEEN A large-scale mirror can reﬂect light and help open up a space—and one this size is sure to grab some attention! A simple bench with storage baskets below completes this stylish look.

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Persian Fable 0259 WALL PAINT, peinturesmf.com.

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magic

carpets

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Autumn’s crisp air and changing colours mean it’s time to cozy up your home for the colder months ahead. What better way to do that than with a new rug? We’ve gathered the best of the best in a plethora of colours and styles that are sure to suit your space. PRODUCER MARIANNE DAVIDSON

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HOME & GARDEN accessories

1 2 PLAYFUL PATTERNS Power up the drama in your abode by dousing your floors with standout geometric shapes, colourful stripes and intricate designs. These rugs have it all! 1. Coronado RUG in Gold, 6' x 9', $800, eq3.com. 2. Geometric Striped RUG, 4' x 6', $90, bouclair.com. 3. Ruell Black RUG, 5' x 8', $799, crateandbarrel.ca. 4. Kollund RUG in Gray, 5'7" x 7'10", $399, ikea.ca.

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1 2 ARABESQUE APPEAL If you’re looking for boho-chic style, these rugs, with their detailed designs, whether bright or muted, offer up a relaxed, worldly aesthetic. 1. ReaLife Machine Washable RUG in Moroccan Blue, 5' x 7', $151, overstock.ca. 2. Candis Cotton RUG, 5' x 7', $230, bouclair.com. 3. Indira Faded Red RUG, 5' x 8', $1,099, cb2.ca. 4. Jordlöse RUG in Pink, 5'3" x 7'7", $249, ikea.ca.

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1 2 VINTAGE VIBES Classically elegant, these Persian-inspired carpets always make a room look warm and inviting. In soft or bold colours, you simply can’t go wrong. 1. Muted Red Persian Area RUG, 5' X 8', $150, marshalls.ca. 2. Safavieh Heritage Decorative RUG in Mocha/Ivory, 7'6" x 9'6", $459, lowes.ca. 3. Rodrigo RUG in Light Grey, 6' X 9', $89, structube.com. 4. NuLOOM Persian Vintage Raylene RUG in Blue, 5' x 7'5", $199, homedepot.ca.

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1 2 BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS Bring a little of the outdoors in this season with a floral or nature-inspired rug! Enjoy subtle touches like the options above, or add a bit of whimsy with the ones below. 1. Nourison Tranquil Botanical Area RUG in Grey, 5'3" x 7'3", $128, overstock.ca. 2. Safavieh Florida Floral RUG in Gray, 4' x 6', $161, lowes.ca. 3. Canvas Mariele RUG, 5' x 7', $70, canadiantire.ca. 4. Casablanca RUG, 5' x 8', $458, rugs.ca.

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ingredient of the month CAULIFLOWER According to writer Mark Twain, “Cauliﬂower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” We can’t help but agree that cauliﬂower has graduated above its cousins broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collards, kale and kohlrabi to become the sophisticated darling of the species Brassica oleracea. This uniquely versatile vegetable, now on menus in even the most chi-chi restaurants, can be eaten raw, fried, grilled, pickled, riced, roasted, steamed or sautéed. Plus, the outer leaves are edible, too!

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bistro dining

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cozy up with

cauliflower CAULIFLOWER SCHNITZEL WITH TAHINI DIP MAKES 4 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 30 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 55 MINUTES

2 heads cauliﬂower 2 tbsp canola oil 2 tbsp sodium-reduced soy sauce 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp sweet paprika salt and pepper 3/4 cup ground quick-cooking rolled oats 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1/2 tsp smoked paprika cooking spray Tahini Dip (recipe, this page) lemon wedges (optional)

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Delicious raw or cooked, this veggie can be prepared in a thousand different ways. Rev up your fall cuisine with either (or both!) of these vegetarian delights.

ITALIAN MARINATED CAULIFLOWER SALAD MAKES 6 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 1 1/4 HOURS

head cauliflower, cut in small florets (1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces) 1 cup drained and diced roasted red peppers in oil 1 cup drained and halved marinated baby artichoke hearts 1/2 cup pitted and halved kalamata olives 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano Parmesan Vinaigrette (recipe this page) 3 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

PER SERVING about 275 cal, 5 g pro, 23 g total fat (4 g sat. fat), 12 g carb (4 g dietary ﬁbre, 4 g sugar), 5 mg chol, 550 mg sodium, 1.9 mg iron.

Parmesan Vinaigrette In glass jar, add 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup each white balsamic vinegar or white wine YLQHJDU DQG ¿QHO\ JUDWHG 3DUPHVDQ 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp each dried oregano and basil and 1/2 tsp each JDUOLF SRZGHU KRW SHSSHU ÀDNHV DQG salt. Season with pepper, if desired. Close jar tightly and shake vigorously. (Make-ahead: Can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.) Makes about 3/4 cup.

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Don’t toss the outer cauliﬂower leaves in the bin! You can reduce kitchen waste and turn these former scraps into yummy chips. Brush leaves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake in 425°F oven until golden and crispy, 10 to 15 minutes.

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,Q ODUJH ERZO FRPELQH FDXOLÀRZHU roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, olives, onion, parsley and oregano. Drizzle with Parmesan Vinaigrette and toss gently to coat well. Cover

and refrigerate for 1 hour. (Make ahead: Can be stored in airtight container and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.) Gently toss to evenly distribute dressing. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

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COOK & EAT quick & easy

dinner? Full-flavoured weeknight suppers prepared in less than 30 minutes.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

VEGETABLE FRITTATA

SHEET PAN SQUASH & MERGUEZ SAUSAGES

HONEY & LIME CHICKEN

PERUVIANSTYLE BEEF STIR-FRY

SPAGHETTI WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS

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VEGETABLE FRITTATA MAKES 4 SERVINGS

1 tbsp 1

olive oil zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut in 1/4 inch slices 1 clove garlic, ﬁnely chopped 1 cup baby spinach 8 eggs 1/4 cup 2% milk 1 tsp dried oregano salt and pepper 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

In 9- or 10-inch ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add zucchini and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and continue cooking, about 1 minute. Meanwhile, in bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Pour over vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan and garnish with cherry tomatoes. Cook over medium-low heat until underside and VLGH RI IULWWDWD DUH ¿UP DQG WRS LV VWLOO slightly runny, about 7 minutes.

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Continue cooking under preheated broiler until top of frittata is golden brown, about 2 minutes. PER SERVING about 235 cal, 17 g pro, 16 g total fat (5 g sat. fat), 6 g carb (1 g dietary ﬁbre, 3 g sugar), 380 mg chol, 350 mg sodium, 2.3 mg iron.

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SHEET PAN SQUASH & MERGUEZ SAUSAGES MAKES 4 SERVINGS

4 cups

peeled and cubed butternut squash (1/2-inch cubes) 1 red onion, cut in thin wedges 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp cumin seeds salt and pepper 8 merguez sausages (about 400 g total) 3 cups arugula Garlic Sauce (recipe, this page) Preheat oven to 425°F; line baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange squash and onion in single layer on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cumin. Season with salt and pepper; mix well. Arrange sausages among vegetables and bake, turning halfway through cooking time, until squash is tender and sausages are golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with arugula and serve with Garlic Sauce. PER SERVING (WITH 4 TSP SAUCE) about 550 cal, 17 g pro, 43 g total fat (14 g sat. fat), 24 g carb (4 g dietary ﬁbre, 6 g sugar), 70 mg chol, 1,000 mg sodium, 2.8 mg iron.

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Garlic Sauce In small bowl, combine 1/4 cup plain Balkan-style yogurt, 2 tbsp light mayonnaise, 2 tsp olive oil, 1 small clove garlic, ¿QHO\ FKRSSHG VHDVRQ ZLWK VDOW and pepper. (Make-ahead: Can be stored in airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days.) Makes about 1/3 cup.

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HONEY & LIME CHICKEN MAKES 4 SERVINGS

450 g 1 tbsp 2 tsp 3 tbsp 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 1 tbsp 2 pepper 2 tsp

boneless chicken breasts, cut in bite-size pieces cornstarch vegetable oil liquid honey lime juice sodium-reduced soy sauce toasted sesame oil cloves garlic, ﬁnely chopped sesame seeds

Sprinkle chicken with cornstarch and toss to coat well. In large skillet, heat vegetable oil over mediumhigh heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine honey, lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic; season with pepper. Pour sauce into skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and chicken is no longer pink inside, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with rice and green beans, if desired.

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PER SERVING about 250 cal, 28 g pro, 8 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 17 g carb (0 g dietary ﬁbre, 13 g sugar), 100 mg chol, 170 mg sodium, 0.8 mg iron.

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TEST KITCHEN PERUVIAN-STYLE BEEF STIR-FRY MAKES 4 SERVINGS

3 tbsp 2 tbsp 1 tbsp pepper 1 tbsp 450 g 1 2 2 2 cups 2 1 tbsp

oyster sauce white wine vinegar sodium-reduced soy sauce vegetable oil beef top sirloin or ﬂank steak, cut in thin strips red onion, cut in thin wedges cloves garlic, ﬁnely chopped Roma tomatoes, cut in thin wedges cooked french fries, hot green onions, cut in 1-inch pieces coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

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In small bowl, combine oyster sauce, vinegar and soy sauce; season with pepper. Set aside. In large skillet or wok, heat oil over high heat. Add beef and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to plate; set aside. Reduce heat to medium-high, add onion, garlic and reserved sauce, and cook, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan with wooden spoon. Add tomatoes, reserved meat, french fries and green onions, and continue cooking until desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with rice, if desired.

This recipe is inspired by lomo saltado, a Peruvian dish with both Latin and Asian flavours. For an authentic taste, add 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste— made from a yellow pepper with a unique and tangy flavour—to the sauce. You can find the paste in Latin American grocery stores.

PER SERVING about 420 cal, 32 g pro, 21 g total fat (4 g sat. fat), 25 g carb (3 g dietary ﬁbre, 3 g sugar), 75 mg chol, 800 mg sodium, 2.8 mg iron.

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SPAGHETTI WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS MAKES 4 SERVINGS

spaghetti or other long pasta 1 tbsp olive oil 340 g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved salt and pepper 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts 2 tbsp chopped fresh ﬂat-leaf parsley grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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340 g

In large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserving 1/2 cup of cooking liquid, drain pasta and return to saucepan. Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add Brussels sprouts and cook, stirring, until tender, about 8 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add vinegar and cook until evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add ricotta, reserved cooking liquid and Brussels sprouts mixture to saucepan with spaghetti; toss to coat well. Sprinkle with hazelnuts, parsley and Parmesan (if using). PER SERVING about 510 cal, 20 g pro, 9 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 87 g carb (7 g dietary ﬁbre, 6 g sugar), 10 mg chol, 250 mg sodium, 5 mg iron.

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COOK & EAT bistro dining

Bon appétit! Inspired by our love of French bistro-style dining, this three-course meal (best served with a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon and a fresh baguette!) is sure to amuse your bouche.

CAST-IRON BAKING SHEET, ZARA HOME

RECIPES HUGO SAINT-JACQUES PHOTOGRAPHY TANGO FOOD STYLING NATALY SIMARD PROP STYLING CAROLINE SIMON

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SERVING DISH, UTENSILS, CRATE AND BARREL. SMALL PLATE, HUDSON’S BAY. GRAY BOWL, CASA LUCA

LEEKS with gribiche sauce

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PLATE, CRATE AND BARREL

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BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH OLIVES MAKES 4 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 30 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 3 1/2 HOURS

4 lamb shanks salt and pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup salted butter 1 tsp olive oil 2 large carrots, peeled and finely diced 1 large onion, finely chopped half leek, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 bay leaves 1 cup red wine (such as Beaujolais or Cabernet Sauvignon) 1 cup veal or chicken broth 1 cup veal demi-glace or demi-glace sauce 2 cups assorted olives 1 tbsp red wine vinegar Season lamb shanks with salt and pepSHU 3ODFH ÀRXU RQ SLH SODWH DQG DGG ODPE VKDQNV WXUQLQJ WR FRDW ZHOO VKDNH WR UHPRYH H[FHVV ,Q 'XWFK RYHQ PHOW EXWWHU RYHU PHGLXP KLJK KHDW $GG ODPE VKDQNV DQG FRRN WXUQLQJ RFFDVLRQDOO\ XQWLO EURZQHG RQ DOO VLGHV DERXW PLQXWHV 7UDQVIHU WR SODWH set aside. 3UHKHDW RYHQ WR ) ,Q VDPH 'XWFK RYHQ KHDW ROLYH RLO RYHU PHGLXP KLJK KHDW $GG FDUURWV RQLRQ OHHN DQG FHOHU\ season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirULQJ FRQVWDQWO\ DERXW PLQXWHV $GG JDUOLF DQG ED\ OHDYHV FRRN VWLUULQJ FRQVWDQWO\ DERXW PLQXWH 3RXU LQ UHG ZLQH DQG FRRN XQWLO OLTXLG LV UHGXFHG WR PLQXWHV 6WLU LQ YHDO EURWK DQG GHPL JODFH 3ODFH UHVHUYHG ODPE VKDQNV DQG ROLYHV LQ 'XWFK RYHQ EULQJ OLTXLG WR D ERLO &RYHU 'XWFK RYHQ DQG EDNH XQWLO PHDW LV YHU\ WHQGHU DQG HDVLO\ IDOOV R̆ WKH ERQH DERXW KRXUV PLQXWHV

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PARSNIP PURÉE MAKES 4 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 12 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 22 MINUTES

3 tbsp 450 g

salted butter parsnips, peeled and cut in thin slices 2 cups sodium-reduced vegetable broth 1/2 cup 35% whipping cream salt and pepper ,Q ODUJH VDXFHSDQ PHOW EXWWHU RYHU PHGLXP KHDW DQG FRRN XQWLO LW EHJLQV WR IRDP 5HGXFH KHDW WR ORZ DGG SDUVQLSV DQG FRRN VWLUULQJ RIWHQ DERXW PLQXWHV 3RXU LQ EURWK DQG FRRN XQWLO SDUVQLSV DUH YHU\ WHQGHU DERXW PLQXWHV 5HPRYH SDQ IURP KHDW DQG VWLU LQ FUHDP VHDVRQ ZLWK VDOW DQG SHSSHU 8VLQJ LPPHUVLRQ EOHQGHU RU EOHQGHU SXUpH XQWLO VPRRWK PER SERVING about 280 cal, 3 g pro, 19 g total fat (12 g sat. fat), 24 g carb (6 g dietary ﬁbre, 7 g sugar), 55 mg chol, 250 mg sodium, 0.8 mg iron.

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LEEKS WITH GRIBICHE SAUCE MAKES 4 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 25 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 50 MINUTES

3 2 1 6

sprigs fresh ﬂat-leaf parsley sprigs fresh thyme bay leaf small leeks, white and light green parts only

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PER SERVING about 75 cal, 1 g pro, 7 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 2 g carb (1 g dietary ﬁbre, 1 g sugar), 0 mg chol, 250 mg sodium, 0.5 mg iron.

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LAVENDER CRÈMES BRÛLÉES Replace vanilla with 2 tbsp dried lavender ﬂowers and steep for 5 minutes. Strain cream before adding to egg yolk mixture (discard ﬂowers).

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Change it up

VANILLA CRÈMES BRÛLÉES MAKES 6 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 1 1/4 HOURS TOTAL TIME 4 1/4 HOURS

2 cups 3/4 cup 1/2 6

Change it up ORANGE LIQUEUR CRÈMES BRÛLÉES Omit the vanilla. Add 2 tbsp orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier) to the cream-egg mixture before dividing among ramekins.

35% whipping cream granulated sugar, divided vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise, seeds scraped or 1/2 tsp vanilla large egg yolks

In saucepan, heat cream, 1/4 cup of the sugar, and vanilla bean over medium heat until sugar is dissolved (do not boil). Remove pan from heat, cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove and discard vanilla bean. Meanwhile, in heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks with 1/4 cup of remaining sugar until mixture has thickened. Using whisk, gradually incorporate hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture. Preheat oven to 325°F. Place six 1/2-cup ramekins in shallow baking dish. Divide cream-egg mixture among the ramekins. Pour enough hot water into baking dish to cover halfway up sides of ramekins. Bake until edges of cream have set but centres are still jiggly, about 40 minutes. Remove ramekins from baking dish; place on wire rack and let cool for 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until cream is cold, at least 2 hours. (Make-ahead: Can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.) Set oven to broil. Place cooled ramekins in shallow baking dish. Sprinkle tops of crème brûlées evenly with remaining sugar. Bake about 6 inches below broiler until sugar has melted and forms a golden crust, 2 to 4 minutes. PER SERVING about 425 cal, 5 g pro, 33 g total fat (20 g sat. fat), 27 carb (0 g dietary ﬁbre, 27 g sugar), 275 mg chol, 30 mg sodium, 0.5 mg iron. .

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COOK & EAT thanksgiving

Turkey on the table

Serve up our Cook the Cover Roast Turkey with these delicious sides and the most tempting tart for dessert. It’s a meal you’ll surely give thanks for.

WINE GLASSES, IKEA. SMALL PLATES, LINENS, CRATE AND BARREL

RECIPES HUGO SAINT-JACQUES | PHOTOGRAPHY TANGO FOOD STYLING NATALY SIMARD | PROP STYLING CAROLINE SIMON

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white wine GRAVY

stuffed ROAST TURKEY with honey & beet glaze, page 12

millet & sage STUFFING

garlic roasted BRUSSELS SPROUTS

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ENDIVE SALAD with blue cheese & maple-glazed walnuts

ENDIVE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE & MAPLE-GLAZED WALNUTS MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 10 MINUTES

1/4 cup canola oil 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tsp grainy mustard 1 1/2 tsp maple syrup 1 clove garlic, ﬁnely chopped salt and pepper 5 heads Belgian endive, sliced 5 heads red endive (or Treviso radicchio), sliced 2 green apples, julienned 1/2 cup halved and thinly sliced red onion 250 g crumbled blue cheese 1 cup Maple-Glazed Walnuts (recipe, this page) In large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, Dijon and grainy mustards, maple syrup and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Add endive, apples and onion; toss to coat with dressing. Transfer to serving dish. Top with blue cheese and MapleGlazed Walnuts. PER EACH OF 8 SERVINGS about 350 cal, 10 g pro, 25 g total fat (8 g sat. fat), 21 g carb (4 g dietary ﬁbre, 13 g sugar), 25 mg chol, 450 mg sodium, 0.8 mg iron.

Maple-Glazed Walnuts Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. In bowl, combine 2 cups walnuts, 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/2 tsp hot pepper ÀDNHV DQG WVS VDOW 6SUHDG PL[ ture on prepared baking sheet. Bake, stirring twice during cooking time, until walnuts are caramelized, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely on baking sheet. (Make-ahead: Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.) Makes about 2 cups.

WHITE WINE GRAVY

MILLET & SAGE STUFFING

MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 20 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 35 MINUTES

MAKES 8 TO 12 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 25 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 45 MINUTES

2 tbsp salted butter 3 shallots, ﬁnely chopped 2 cups dry white wine 2 sprigs fresh tarragon 4 cups sodium-reduced chicken broth 2 tbsp cornstarch salt and pepper

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millet diced day-old bread 2% milk salted butter cubed carrots (1/4-inch cubes) leek, finely chopped stalk celery, cut in 1/4-inch cubes onion, finely chopped cloves garlic, finely chopped green onions, chopped sage leaves, chopped

In saucepan set over medium heat, toast millet, stirring constantly, XQWLO LW JLYHV R̆ D QXWW\ DURPD about 3 minutes. Add 2 1/2 cups water and season with salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat, cover and let VWDQG IRU PLQXWHV )OX̆ ZLWK IRUN set aside. In bowl, combine bread and milk. Let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in large, deep skillet, melt butter over high heat. Add carrots, leek, celery, onion and garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Transfer vegetable mixture to large bowl. Add in reserved cooked millet, milk-soaked bread, green onions and sage; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. THIS RECIPE’S NUTRITIONAL VALUES ARE INCLUDED IN THE STUFFED ROAST TURKEY WITH HONEY & BEET GLAZE RECIPE ON PAGE 12.

PER SERVING about 95 cal, 4 g pro, 4 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 11 g carb (5 g dietary ﬁbre, 3 g sugar), 0 mg chol, 150 mg sodium, 1.8 mg iron.

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PEAR & ALMONDMASCARPONE TART MAKES 8 TO 10 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 40 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES

Puff Pastry Crust 1 egg yolk 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (about 200 g) Almond-Mascarpone Cream 2 cups slivered almonds 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 450 g tub mascarpone cheese 1/2 cup ﬁne maple sugar Pear Filling 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 ripe but ﬁrm Bartlett pears, peeled, cored and cut in 1/8-inch-thick slices toasted almonds, coarsely chopped (optional) 3X̆ 3DVWU\ &UXVW Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. In small bowl, combine egg yolk and 2 tbsp water. On lightly ÀRXUHG ZRUN VXUIDFH UROO RXW SDVWU\ VKHHW 8VLQJ NQLIH FXW LQFK VWULS RI GRXJK DURXQG HGJHV RI SDVWU\ VKHHW %UXVK SDVWU\ VKHHW ZLWK HJJ \RON PL[WXUH DQG DUUDQJH VWULSV RI GRXJK DURXQG HGJHV WR PDNH ERUGHU %UXVK VWULSV ZLWK HJJ \RON PL[WXUH 3ULFN VXUIDFH RI SDVWU\ ZLWK IRUN 7UDQVIHU SDVWU\ WR SUHSDUHG EDNLQJ VKHHW %DNH XQWLO FUXVW LV JROGHQ DQG FULVS WR PLQXWHV 3ODFH EDNLQJ sheet on wire rack; let cool.

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COOK & EAT tomato sauces

tofu & walnut TOMATO SAUCE

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Feelin’ Saucy Now’s the time to find local tomatoes at the grocery store or farmers’ market. Transform them into delicious sauces with any of our six recipes so you can enjoy the flavour of these sun-ripened gems for months to come. PHOTOGRAPHY TANGO | FOOD STYLING NATALY SIMARD PROP STYLING CAROLINE SIMON

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You can reduce food waste by turning tomato peels into chips. Preheat oven to 200°F; line baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix peels of 6 large or 12 Roma tomatoes, patted dry, with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tbsp dried oregano; season with salt and pepper. Arrange on prepared baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 45 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven; let cool. You can also grind the chips down to a ﬁne powder to make a savoury seasoning.

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TOFU & WALNUT TOMATO SAUCE MAKES 6 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 1 HOUR 45 MINUTES

large tomatoes (or 12 Roma tomatoes) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 227 g pkg cremini mushrooms, halved and thinly sliced 2 113 g pkg shiitake mushrooms, halved and thinly sliced 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts 2 carrots, grated 1 tbsp dried oregano 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 454 g pkg medium-firm tofu, crumbled salt and pepper Using small sharp knife, make an X-shaped incision at the base of each tomato. In large pot of boiling water, blanch tomatoes for 30 seconds; immediately immerse in large bowl

This rich, textured sauce tastes delicious on pasta or in lasagna.

of ice water. Peel tomatoes and cut into cubes; discard skins (or see tip, this page). Set aside. In large saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium, add both cremini and shiitake mushrooms and cook, stirring, until water has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add reserved tomatoes and remaining ingredients; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. (Make-ahead: Can be stored in airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.) PER SERVING about 400 cal, 19 g pro, 27 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 20 g carb (8 g dietary ﬁbre, 10 g sugar), 0 mg chol, 250 mg sodium, 3.5 mg iron.

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olive & artichoke TOMATO SAUCE

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ROASTED TOMATO & GIN SAUCE MAKES 4 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES

large tomatoes (or 12 Roma tomatoes), halved 3 tbsp olive oil, divided salt and pepper 1 onion, ﬁnely chopped 2 bay leaves 4 cups sodium-reduced chicken or vegetable broth 1/4 cup tomato paste 3 oz dry gin pinch nutmeg 1 cup 35% whipping cream

Preheat oven to 375°F. Place tomatoes cut side up on rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbsp of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes. In large saucepan, heat remaining oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add roasted tomatoes and juices, bay leaves, broth and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for 30 minutes. Using handheld or immersion blender, purée sauce until smooth. Add gin and nutmeg and cook over medium heat,

about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cream. (Make-ahead: Can be stored in airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.) PER SERVING about 325 cal, 11 g pro, 19 g total fat (8 g sat. fat), 27 g carb (5 g dietary ﬁbre, 14 g sugar), 40 mg chol, 450 mg sodium, 1.5 mg iron.

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Serve this delectable sauce as a soup with toast and fresh herbs or over pasta and top with crumbled goat cheese.

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This sauce is excellent served with stuffed vegetables or ﬁsh. Transform it into a tasty vinaigrette by adding a little white balsamic or red wine vinegar.

CRETAN-STYLE TOMATO SAUCE MAKES 4 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 40 MINUTES

1/2 cup olive oil 1 tbsp cumin seeds 1 onion, grated (juice reserved) 1 tsp ground coriander seeds 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves salt and pepper 6 large tomatoes (or 12 Roma tomatoes), halved and grated In large saucepan or deep skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add cumin 98 | CANADIAN LIVING OCTOBER 2021

seeds and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Add onion and its juice, coriander seeds and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes; increase heat to medium. Add tomatoes and cook for 20 minutes more. (Makeahead: Can be stored in airtight container and refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.) PER SERVING 305 cal, 3 g pro, 27 total fat (4 g sat. fat), 13 g carb (4 g dietary ﬁbre, 8 g sugar), 0 mg chol, 250 mg sodium, 2.2 mg iron.

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Grating the tomatoes ﬁrst makes this sauce come together in a snap! The skin easily peels off and it cuts down the cooking time.

SUCCO SAUCE MAKES 4 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 20 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 1 HOUR 50 MINUTES

6 large tomatoes (or 12 Roma tomatoes) 450 g ground beef 225 g ground pork 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, divided salt and pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, ﬁnely chopped 1 tsp fennel seeds 1/2 tsp hot pepper ﬂakes 1/2 cup sodium-reduced beef or chicken broth 1/4 cup tomato paste Using small sharp knife, make an X-shaped incision at the base of each tomato. In large pot of boiling water, blanch tomatoes for 30 seconds; immediately immerse in large bowl of ice water. Peel tomatoes and cut in cubes; discard skin (or see tip, page 95). Set aside.

In bowl, combine ground beef and pork with bread crumbs, Parmesan and 3 tbsp parsley; season with salt and pepper. With wet hands, shape mixture into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. In large deep skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook until golden brown, turning halfway through cooking time, about 3 minutes. Transfer to plate; set aside. In same skillet, add garlic, fennel seeds DQG KRW SHSSHU ÀDNHV VHDVRQ ZLWK VDOW and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, about 30 seconds. Add reserved tomatoes, broth and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, about 20 minutes. Add reserved meatballs and remaining parsley; cook, covered, about 1 hour. (Make-ahead: Can be stored in airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.)

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Enjoy this traditional Sicilian sauce over pasta, or on a ciabatta bun with a slice of provolone cheese and a handful of mixed greens.

PER SERVING about 585 cal, 36 g pro, 37 g total fat (11 g sat. fat), 27 g carb (5 g dietary ﬁbre, 10 g sugar), 105 mg chol, 575 mg sodium, 4.7 mg iron.

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OLIVE & ARTICHOKE TOMATO SAUCE

BAHARAT TOMATO SAUCE

MAKES 4 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES

MAKES 4 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 45 MINUTES

6 1/4 cup 4 1 tsp 1/2 cup

6 2 tbsp 2 1 tsp

large tomatoes (or 12 Roma tomatoes) olive oil cloves garlic, finely chopped fennel seeds coarsely chopped pitted green olives 1/4 cup rinsed and drained capers 1 tsp anchovy paste 2 tbsp tomato paste 1/2 cup dry white wine salt and pepper 1 cup drained and quartered marinated artichoke hearts 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Using small sharp knife, make an X-shaped incision at the base of each tomato. In large pot of boiling water, blanch tomatoes for 30 seconds; immediately immerse in large bowl of ice water. Peel tomatoes and cut in cubes; discard skin (or see tip, page 95). Set aside. In large saucepan or large deep skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and fennel seeds; cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Add olives and capers; continue cooking, stirring, about 3 minutes. Add anchovy paste, tomato paste and white wine, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan with wooden spoon. Bring to a boil and cook until wine has reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add reserved tomatoes to same saucepan and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook about 30 minutes. Add artichoke hearts and parsley; continue cooking about 10 minutes. (Make-ahead: Can be stored in airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.) PER SERVING about 275 cal, 5 g pro, 20 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 19 g carb (7 g dietary fibre, 11 g sugar), 5 mg chol, 775 mg sodium, 4.5 mg iron.

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large tomatoes (or 12 Roma tomatoes) olive oil cloves garlic, ﬁnely chopped Baharat Spice Blend (recipe, this page), Lebanese seven-spice blend or ras el hanout seasoning 1/4 cup tomato paste 2 bay leaves 1 tsp liquid honey salt and pepper Using small sharp knife, make an X-shaped incision at the base of each tomato. In large pot of boiling water, blanch tomatoes for 30 seconds; immediately immerse in large bowl of ice water. Peel tomatoes and cut in cubes; discard skin (or see tip, page 95). Set aside. In large saucepan or deep skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic

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This sauce pairs perfectly with shrimp, mussels or seafood pasta.

and spice blend; cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Add tomato paste, reserved tomates, bay leaves and honey; season with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium and cook for 30 minutes; remove and discard bay leaves. (Make-ahead: Can be stored in airtight container and refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.) PER SERVING about 150 cal, 3 g pro, 7 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 20 g carb (5 g dietary ﬁbre, 14 g sugar), 0 mg chol, 250 mg sodium, 1.4 mg iron.

Baharat Spice Blend In skillet set over medium-low heat, cook 1 tbsp peppercorns, 1 tsp each cumin and coriander seeds, and 1/2 tsp cloves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; using spice grinder or mortar and pestle, crush spices. In small bowl, combine crushed spices, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/4 tsp nutmeg. (Makeahead: Can be stored in airtight container in a dark place at room temperature for up to 6 months.)

baharat TOMATO SAUCE

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This aromatic sauce makes an excellent dip with bread, labneh and fresh herbs, or use it to top eggplant or chickpea stews, meatballs or braised lamb.

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COOK & EAT pizza-style meals

order’s up! Swap out the store-bought pizza dough ingredient listed in some of these recipes for The Ultimate Pizza Dough if you’re into a homemade version! canadianliving.com/food/ lunch-and-dinner/recipe/theultimate-pizza-dough

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PHOTOGRAPHY, TANGO. FOOD STYLING, NATALY SIMARD. PROP STYLING, CAROLINE SIMON

You’ll be skipping the delivery this month with these tempting pizza-style dishes.

BOWL, HUDSON’S BAY

CAULIFLOWER PIZZA CRUST with barbecue chicken

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CAULIFLOWER PIZZA CRUST WITH BARBECUE CHICKEN MAKES ONE 12-INCH PIZZA (2 TO 4 SERVINGS) HANDS-ON TIME 30 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 1 HOUR

Cauliflower Crust 4 cups cauliflower florets 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp dried oregano salt and pepper Topping 1/3 cup 1 cup 1/4 1 1/2 cups 1

barbecue sauce, divided shredded mozzarella cheese, divided red onion, thinly sliced cooked chicken, cut in strips green onion, chopped

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PUMPKIN, SHALLOT & BRIE PIZZA MAKES 4 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 20 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 1 HOUR

1 tbsp canola oil salt and pepper 3 shallots, thinly sliced 1 tsp dried thyme 500 g store-bought fresh pizza dough 1 cup Pumpkin Purée (recipe, this page), or store-bought 1 cup shredded medium Cheddar cheese, divided 125 g sliced Brie cheese ,Q VNLOOHW KHDW RLO RYHU PHGLXP KHDW $GG VKDOORWV DQG WK\PH VHDVRQ ZLWK VDOW DQG SHSSHU &RRN VWLUULQJ RFFDVLRQDOO\ XQWLO VKDOORWV DUH VRIWHQHG DERXW PLQXWHV 5HPRYH VNLOOHW IURP KHDW OHW FRRO VOLJKWO\ 3UHKHDW RYHQ WR ) 0HDQZKLOH RQ OLJKWO\ ÀRXUHG VXUIDFH UROO SL]]D GRXJK LQWR WZR LQFK FLUFOHV 7UDQVIHU WR OLJKWO\ JUHDVHG SL]]D SDQV RU EDNLQJ VKHHWV (YHQO\ VSUHDG SXPSNLQ SXUpH RYHU GRXJK OHDYLQJ DERXW LQFK ERUGHU 7RS ZLWK FXS &KHGGDU VKDOORW PL[WXUH DQG %ULH VOLFHV 6SULQNOH ZLWK UHPDLQLQJ &KHGGDU %DNH RQH SL]]D DW D WLPH XQWLO XQGHUVLGH RI FUXVW LV JROGHQ EURZQ DERXW PLQXWHV PER SERVING about 565 cal, 21 g pro, 27 g total fat (12 g sat. fat), 60 g carb (4 g dietary ﬁbre, 6 g sugar), 60 mg chol, 795 mg sodium, 4.1 mg iron.

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Change it up BUTTERNUT SQUASH PURÉE Replace the pumpkin in this recipe with butternut squash.

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pumpkin, shallot & brie PIZZA

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pizza-style STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

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ground beef PIDE

DI D YOU KNOW? A delicious alternative to traditional pizza, pide is a Turkish flatbread shaped as a boat and baked in a brick or stone oven. Here we serve up a ground beef pide, but the options are limitless! Toppings vary widely but most often include ground meat with onion, tomato, parsley and spices, as well as cheese, eggs, mushrooms, peppers, spinach and sausage. CANADIAN LIVING OCTOBER 2021 | 107

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salmon & leek NAAN PIZZA

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SALMON & LEEK NAAN PIZZA MAKES 4 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 25 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 45 MINUTES

1 tbsp olive oil 2 leeks (white parts only), thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped salt and pepper 1/2 cup sour cream or crème fraîche 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill 1 tbsp grainy mustard 1 tsp grated lemon zest 4 naan breads 1 skinless salmon fillet (about 180 g), cut in 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese fresh dill fronds (optional) In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic; season with VDOW DQG SHSSHU &RRN VWLUULQJ RIWHQ XQWLO OHHNV DUH VRIWHQHG DERXW PLQ XWHV 5HPRYH VNLOOHW IURP KHDW OHW cool slightly. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine sour cream, dill, mustard and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place naan on prepared baking sheets. Evenly spread sour cream mixture on naan, leaving 1/2-inch border. Top with leek mixture, salmon and Swiss cheese. Bake XQWLO HGJHV RI QDDQ DUH OLJKWO\ EURZQHG and salmon is cooked through, 10 to PLQXWHV 6SULQNOH ZLWK GLOO IURQGV LI GHVLUHG (Make-ahead: Can be stored in airtight container and refrigerated for up to 2 days or wrapped in foil and placed in resealable freezer bag and frozen for up to 1 month.) PER SERVING about 530 cal, 24 g pro, 25 g total fat (10 g sat. fat), 52 g carb (5 g dietary fibre, 6 g sugar), 55 mg chol, 650 mg sodium, 2.8 mg iron.

PIZZA-STYLE STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS MAKES 6 STUFFED MUSHROOMS HANDS-ON TIME 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 35 MINUTES

6 6 tbsp pepper 1

large Portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed sundried tomato pesto

200 g tub bocconcini cheese cut in 1/2-inch pieces half sweet green pepper, finely diced 30 small thin slices of pepperoni 2 tbsp sliced black olives hot pepper flakes (optional) fresh oregano, chopped (optional) Preheat oven to 400°F. Place mushrooms bottom sides up on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Spread 1 tbsp pesto over each mushroom; season with pepper. Divide cheese, green pepper, pepperoni and olives evenly among mushrooms. Sprinkle with hot pepper ÀDNHV LI GHVLUHG Bake until mushrooms are tender and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. 6SULQNOH ZLWK RUHJDQR LI GHVLUHG PER STUFFED MUSHROOM about 220 cal, 10 g pro, 17 g total fat (8 g sat. fat), 7 g carb (2 g dietary fibre, 4 g sugar), 30 mg chol, 300 mg sodium, 1.1 mg iron.

GROUND BEEF PIDE MAKES 4 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 25 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 1 HOUR

375 g medium ground beef 2 tsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 sweet red pepper, finely diced 1 Roma tomato, seeded and finely diced 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp smoked paprika salt and pepper 1/2 cup passata 500 g store-bought fresh pizza dough 1 egg, lightly beaten 4 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Heat large skillet over medium-high KHDW $GG JURXQG EHHI DQG FRRN stirring and breaking up with wooden spoon, until meat is no longer pink, WR PLQXWHV 8VLQJ VNLPPHU WUDQVIHU meat to bowl; set aside. Degrease skillet. In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, red pepper, tomato, garlic, cumin and paprika; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionDOO\ XQWLO YHJHWDEOHV KDYH VRIWHQHG about 10 minutes. Add reserved ground EHHI DQG SDVVDWD DQG FRQWLQXH FRRNLQJ about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, divide dough evenly into SRUWLRQV 2Q OLJKWO\ ÀRXUHG VXUIDFH using rolling pin, roll each portion into 10- x 6-inch oval. Slide dough onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Preheat oven to 450°F. Using large VSRRQ VSUHDG EHHI PL[WXUH HYHQO\ RYHU dough portions, leaving 1-inch border on long sides and 2-inch border on VKRUW VLGHV )ROG GRXJK RYHU LQFK RI ¿OOLQJ RQ ORQJ HGJHV DQG WZLVW VKRUW ends together to create boat shape. Brush dough with beaten egg. Bake until pide crusts are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle each pide with 1 tbsp parsley. (Make-ahead: Can be stored in airtight container for up to 3 days, or wrapped in foil and placed in resealable freezer bag and frozen for up to 1 month.) PER SERVING about 505 cal, 24 g pro, 19 g total fat (5 g sat. fat), 60 g carb (4 g dietary fibre, 7 g sugar), 95 mg chol, 500 mg sodium, 2.5 mg iron.

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HAM, CHEESE & BROCCOLI PIZZA BALLS MAKES 12 PIZZA BALLS HANDS-ON TIME 30 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 1 HOUR

1/2 cup 500 g 1 cup 1/2 cup 90 g 3 tbsp 1 tsp 1/2 tsp pepper 2 tbsp

small broccoli ﬂorets store-bought fresh pizza dough store-bought pizza sauce, divided coarsely chopped sliced black forest ham, divided mozzarella cheese, cut in 12 cubes, divided grated Parmesan cheese dried oregano garlic powder unsalted butter, melted

In small saucepan, combine broccoli and 1/4 cup water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and cook until broccoli is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain; let cool slightly. Meanwhile, divide pizza dough into HTXDO SRUWLRQV 2Q OLJKWO\ ÀRXUHG VXUface, shape each portion into ball, then ÀDWWHQ LQWR LQFK GLVF /LJKWO\ JUHDVH FXS PẊQ SDQ Finely chop broccoli. Place 1 tsp pizza sauce in centre of 1 dough disc (do not spread). Add 2 tbsp each ham and broccoli, and 1 mozzarella cube. Fold GRXJK DURXQG ¿OOLQJ SLQFKLQJ GRXJK and rolling in between hands to form well-sealed ball. Place ball in one cup RI SUHSDUHG PẊQ SDQ 5HSHDW ZLWK remaining dough discs, ham, broccoli and mozzarella.

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Preheat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, combine Parmesan, oregano and garlic powder; season with pepper. Brush tops of pizza balls with melted butter, then sprinkle with Parmesan mixture. Bake until tops of pizza balls are golden EURZQ WR PLQXWHV 3ODFH PẊQ pan on wire rack and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve with remaining pizza sauce. (Make-ahead: Can be stored in airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days or wrapped in foil and placed in resealable freezer bag and frozen for up to 1 month.) PER BALL (WITH 1 TBSP SAUCE) about 165 cal, 6 g pro, 7 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 20 g carb (1 g dietary ﬁbre, 2 g sugar), 15 mg chol, 350 mg sodium, 1.3 mg iron.

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RECIPE INDEX

October 2021 BEEF, LAMB & PORK Braised Lamb Shanks with Olives Ground Beef Pide Ham, Cheese & Broccoli Pizza Balls Peruvian-Style Beef Stir-Fry Pizza-Style Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Sheet Pan Squash & Merguez Sausage DESSERTS Lavender Crèmes Brûlées Orange Liqueur Crèmes Brûlées Pear & Almond-Mascarpone Tart Pear & Banana Crisp Pear, Banana & Chocolate Crisp Vanilla Crèmes Brûlées

85 109 110 80 109 78

86 87 93 114 114 87

FISH & SEAFOOD Salmon & Leek Naan Pizza

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MISCELLANEOUS Butternut Squash Purée Baharat Spice Blend Garlic Sauce Gribiche Sauce Honey & Beet Glaze Maple-Glazed Walnuts Parmesan Vinaigrette Pumpkin Purée Tahini Dip White Wine Gravy

104 100 78 85 13 91 75 104 74 91

PIZZA Butternut Squash, Shallot & Brie Pizza Cauliﬂower Crust Pizza with Barbecue Chicken Ground Beef Pide Ham, Cheese & Broccoli Pizza Balls Pizza-Style Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Pumpkin, Shallot & Brie Pizza Salmon & Leek Naan Pizza

104 104 109 110 109 104 109

POULTRY Cauliﬂower Pizza Crust with Barbecue Chicken Honey & Lime Chicken Stuffed Roast Turkey with Honey & Beet Glaze

104 79 13

SALADS & SIDES Endive Salad with Blue Cheese & Maple-Glazed Walnuts Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Green Salad Italian Marinated Cauliﬂower Salad Leeks with Gribiche Sauce Millet & Sage Stuffing Parnsip Purée

91 91 85 75 85 91 85

TOMATO SAUCES Baharat Tomato Sauce Cretan-Style Tomato Sauce Olive & Artichoke Tomato Sauce Roasted Tomato & Gin Sauce Succo Sauce Tofu & Walnut Tomato Sauce

100 98 100 97 99 95

VEGETARIAN DISHES Butternut Squash, Shallot & Brie Pizza Cauliﬂower Schnitzel with Tahini Dip Endive Salad with Blue Cheese & Maple-Glazed Walnuts Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Green Salad Italian Marinated Cauliﬂower Salad Leeks with Gribiche Sauce Parsnip Purée Pumpkin Gnocchi Pumpkin, Shallot & Brie Pizza Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts Vegetable Frittata

104 74 91 91 85 75 85 85 55 104 81 77

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PEAR, BANANA & CHOCOLATE CRISP

perfection This ultra-sweet dessert is full of flavours that burst in your mouth at first bite. PHOTOGRAPHY TANGO | FOOD STYLING DENYSE ROUSSIN PROP STYLING CAROLINE SIMON

PEAR & BANANA CRISP MAKES 6 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 45 MINUTES

Fruit Filling 1 tbsp cold unsalted butter 3 ripe but ﬁrm pears, peeled, cored and cubed 1 tbsp packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon pinch nutmeg 3 large bananas, cut in 1/4-inch thick slices Topping 1/3 cup 2 tbsp 2 tbsp 3 tbsp

all-purpose ﬂour packed brown sugar granulated sugar cold unsalted butter, cubed

Fruit Filling In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add pears, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; cook, stirring often, until brown sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Stir in bananas. Divide mixture among 6 ramekins. Topping Preheat oven to 350°F. In ERZO FRPELQH ÀRXU DQG ERWK VXJDUV $GG EXWWHU XVLQJ \RXU ¿QJHUV RU D IRUN work mixture until it has consistency of coarse bread crumbs. Divide topping among ramekins. Place ramekins on baking sheet and bake until topping is golden and fruit ¿OOLQJ LV EXEEOLQJ DERXW PLQXWHV Let cool 15 minutes before serving. PER SERVING about 210 cal, 2 g pro, 8 g total fat (5 g sat. fat), 32 g carb (3 g dietary ﬁbre, 24 g sugar), 20 mg chol, 5 mg sodium, 0.8 mg iron..

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