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Contents

53 ADVICE

ORGANIZE

FEATURES

17 Dealing with an Underachiever

33 Makeover your home for fall

51 Viva Italia!

38 All in the family

FOOD

22 Newborn Care 101 29 What’s App-ening?

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59 Meditterranean feasts

18 IN EVERY ISSUE 15 Editor's Letter 70 Last Look

FamilyLife EDITOR IN-CHIEF Pamela Hayford EXECUTIVE EDITOR Suzanne Moutis CREATIVE DIRECTOR Karen Paddon EDITORIAL OPERATIONS & ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER Olga Goncalves Costa TEST KITCHEN FOOD DIRECTOR Soo Kim SENIOR FOOD ASSOCIATE Stina Diös CONTRIBUTING FOOD SPECIALISTS Donna Borooah, Cara Tegler ART DEPUTY ART DIRECTOR Lena Diaz ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR Sarah Big Canoe CONTRIBUTING ART DIRECTOR Leanne Gilbert PRODUCTION SPECIALIST Genevieve Pizzale EDITORIAL SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR Megan Howard FEATURES EDITOR Mary Levitski COPY EDITORS Debbie Madsen Villamere, Stephanie Zolis EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS Marianne Davidson, Sarah Dziedzic HOME & GARDEN HOME & STYLE DIRECTOR Ann Marie Favot DESIGN EDITOR Morgan Lindsay ADVERTISING SALES, TORONTO SENIOR DIRECTOR, MEDIA SOLUTIONS, TRANSACTIONAL Jérôme Leys KEY ACCOUNT DIRECTORS, NATIONAL ADVERTISING SALES David Garby, Andrea McBride, Akta Sharma ADVERTISING COORDINATION TEAM LEADER Maddie Belanger ADVERTISING COORDINATION MANAGER Janice Clarke NATIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES Cathy Ellis, Gary Forshaw, Joanne Landry, Delainie Salvatore, Vanessa Watson DIGITAL NATIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES Paul Cummins, Gwen O’Toole, Tony Vigario, Joanna Woodman SALES ASSOCIATE Patricia Mixemong MARKETING & CREATIVE SOLUTIONS BRAND MANAGER Mieka Jansen SENIOR STRATEGIST Stephanie Mediati STRATEGIST Jeremie Marcoux PROJECT MANAGERS Janine Short, Kathryn Walsh ART DIRECTOR Suzanne Lacorte

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Editor's Letter

Spooky & sweet My older was born mid-July. I knew from day one that with a summer birthday we would not send her to kindergarten until she was 6. Why? At the time, my reasoning was simple. After 10 years of teaching elementary school (many of those spent teaching first grade) I never once had a parent come up to me and say, “I regret having waited to start my child in school.” Every year I did have parents come to me and say, “I wish I would have waited.” Once I saw how quickly the years sped by, I was doubly glad we decided to wait, as five years just weren’t enough with her before I had to share her with the world. So my “red-shirted” kindergartener was always one of the oldest kids in her class and, to this day, it’s never been an issue. My younger was born in October, so she started kindergarten at 5 but is on the older end of her grade, for which, again, I’m thankful. If you have a summer child, you may be tossing around the idea of when to start him or her.

Aforementioned delayed kindergartener is now a senior in high school!

Having worked with elementary-aged kids in my professional life before having children, I felt comfortable with and fairly well equipped to parent that age. Teens? They are an entirely different ball of wax. As with a lot of parenting, you learn on the fly and as you go.

Pamela Hayford Editor In-Chief

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Dealing with an Underachiever The Unexpected Aftereffect of the NICU

By SARAH LYONS

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Advice I never thought I would experience having a child in the NICU. But five years ago when we found out we were having triplets, I was told that my pregnancy was considered high risk and the babies would most likely be born early and spend time in the NICU. I spent time doing research, toured the NICU and talked to other moms. Although this early preparation was valuable, nothing could truly prepare me for the experience.

Seeing your child hooked up to wires, monitors and oxygen is heartbreaking. There are often alarms going off as your child struggles to breathe and you spend time sitting next to her bed worrying. The environment is stressful and isolating. You are surrounded by babies who are literally fighting for their lives.

Our triplets spent 14, 16 and 44 days in the NICU. One needed open heart surgery and came home on a feeding tube and oxygen. Once they were home, we shifted into survival mode as we continued to care for our three older kids, as well as the three newborns with low immunity. It was an exhausting and challenging time unlike anything else we have ever experienced.

Over time we found our new normal and got into a routine. But I noticed new anxieties that I had never experienced before. I was afraid to take the kids out, fearing we would catch a virus that would compromise their health. Logistically, it was hard to take three infants anywhere, especially one who needed a feeding pump and portable oxygen tank. I started to have panic attacks, bad dreams, and found myself worrying more than ever.

That winter our daughter was hospitalized for five viruses and was admitted to the ICU once again. When they prepared to transport her, my heart started beating very rapidly, I began to sweat, and I felt like I couldn’t breathe. I shared my feelings with the hospital social worker who was able to support me and talk me through my panic attack. My daughter recovered and was sent home where she grew and thrived over the next few months. As the anniversaries of painful memories, including the difficult, high-risk pregnancy, hospital bed rest, missed moments with my other children, NICU time and my daughter's surgery to fix her heart defect, came upon us, I started to feel more and more stressed. Recalling the difficult conversations I had with doctors about the true risk my children were in at birth and during the NICU time, I realized I was not in a good place mentally.

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I found myself panicking, worrying and feeling general stress elevated considerably beyond my normal levels.

I had a tightness in my chest and I frequently snapped at my husband and kids. I knew it was time to ask for help. I didn’t feel like myself. With the encouragement of my doctor and my husband, I sought out a counselor who helped me work through my emotions about the experiences I had walked through over the last year. My counselor treated me for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and I began to feel like my old self again.

Before my experience in the NICU, when I thought about PTSD I thought of veterans who had experienced war. This is a serious problem that deserves attention, but people also need to know that PTSD can come after a variety of life experiences. Parents who experience their child in the NICU and those who have severely ill children often experience PTSD. According to a recent New York Times article, “Duke University interviewed parents six months after their baby’s due date and scored them on three post-traumatic stress symptoms: avoidance, hyperarousal, and flashbacks or nightmares. Of the 30 parents, 29 had two or three symptoms and 16 had all three.”

Parents who walk through the NICU experience have several traumas in quick succession. First, they have an early, often unexpected, birth. Then they see their newborn child endure risky medical procedures, and there are alarms sounding indicating their child is in distress. Often NICU babies have repeated lifethreatening episodes that parents must witness. The converse daily with doctors about the risk their child is in, as well as observe the fragile state of the babies around them in tightly spaced rooms. Parents will face these traumas almost every time they see their child during the time Baby is in the NICU, which can be days, weeks or months. Thanks to these conditions, the NICU can be likened to a war zone.

Advice Parents with PTSD from the NICU experience may struggle with depression, anger, anxiety, nightmares, avoidance of certain situations, panic when they hear an alarm going off.

They may even distance themselves from their child. Some parents may notice these symptoms right away, but it is possible months may pass before symptoms show up, sometimes when the family feels like things have returned to normal and they are out of survival mode.

If you feel like you are experiencing PTSD, reach out to the NICU for resources for parents. Most hospitals have social workers prepared to work with parents and refer them to support groups and counseling services. The March of Dimes is also a great resource for parental support for NICU families. Untreated PTSD can cause lingering effects to both the parent and child, so reach out as soon as possible.

Now, five years after the birth of my triplets, I still have moments where I worry about germs or wonder whether the kids’ colds will turn into respiratory distress, but I have to remind myself that they are bigger, stronger, and their bodies are more equipped to handle and fight off illness.

My 3-, 4- and 5-pound babies are now strong, averagesized kids. Thanks to the counseling I received, when those moments happen now, I am able to remind myself that the NICU is in our past, and the kids have a bright future.

As always, please consult your health care provider with any questions or concerns.

Support for NICU Families March of Dimes, MarchOfDimes.org Hand to Hold, HandToHold.org Ronald McDonald House Charities, RMHC.org Graham’s Foundation, Grahams Foundation.org Support for Babies with Congenital Heart Defects, CHDBabies.com Scrapbook pages for preemies, DreemiePreemie.com Clothes for preemies, PreemieStore.com Remembrance Photography, NowILayMeDownToSleep.org Parents of Multiples, RaisingMultiples.org Micro Preemie support, ZoeRose.org

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Transitioning to life with a newborn can be as gratifying as it is overwhelming. Read on for time-tested tricks and expert tips that will help your baby—and you!—thrive during the first few weeks postpartum.

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Newborn Care 101

By CHRISTA MELNYK HINES

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Expect a learning curve.

No, it’s not just you. New parenthood is rife with uncertainty.

“As the mother of a newborn, I know from recent experience that every little thing can be challenging— from burping to changing diapers to breastfeeding and even trimming tiny nails, no matter if it’s your first or third child,” says family medicine physician Jenna Eschol, HCA Midwest Health College Park Family Care Center, Stanley, KS.

Make it a date.

Don’t skip your newborn’s well-baby checkups. Your baby’s physician will assess Baby’s overall health and ensure she is gaining weight. A newborn should have regained her birth weight by around 10 to 14 days of age.

Your baby’s appointment is also a good time for you to ask questions and raise any concerns.

Hungry?

Just as babies don’t care about clocks when it comes to sleep, they also eat on demand, anywhere between eight and 12 times in a 24-hour period.

“Babies eat a lot during their first weeks thanks, in part, to their tiny tummy size and the rapid physical and mental growth they experience in the first couple months of life,” Dr. Eschol says.

If you’re breastfeeding, how do you know if your baby is eating enough?

“If your baby seems happy and your pediatrician has assured you that weight gain is commensurate with the age, and enough dirty diapers are being produced (eight to 12 a day), then your baby is probably getting plenty to eat,” Dr. Eschol says.

If you participate in a breastfeeding support group at an area hospital, lactation consultants usually conduct weigh-ins too.

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Gather information wisely.

In the midst of a perplexing dilemma, what parent hasn’t turned to Google or an online parent support group for quick answers? But proceed with caution.

“If it doesn’t seem like that online advice really fits your baby, maybe it really doesn’t. Talk to your pediatrician or at least a trusted relative who has seen the baby and knows the situation a little better than generic online advice,” says Dr. Elizabeth Simpson, medical director for routine newborn services at Truman Medical Center and director of well newborn care, Department of Neonatology, Children’s Mercy Kansas City.

Tiny renegades.

Newborns don’t understand schedules. Plan to sleep when your baby sleeps.

“Babies are little rebels. They don’t follow rules,” Dr. Simpson says. “Babies are the schedulers, and the parents are the people that get scheduled.”

Dry skin.

Because a baby’s skin is sensitive and thin, he is more susceptible to dry, chapped skin. Avoid long baths.

Bathe your infant in lukewarm water only two or three times a week using fragrance-free, hypoallergenic soaps.

“And no bubble baths!” Dr. Eschol says.

Power bonding.

For a newborn, nothing is as comforting as Mom or Dad’s arms.

“Babies have been held for the last nine months so they don’t understand having to lie in their own crib.

They like to be held whenever they are awake,” Dr. Simpson says.

In addition to providing skin-to-skin contact, talk and sing to your baby and show her storybooks with high contrast colors like red, black and white.

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Sleep safe.

Baby tears.

While you should cradle your baby as much as possible, don’t fall asleep while holding him.

Babies often cry when they’re hungry, tired or if they have a dirty diaper. Other times they seem to cry for no apparent reason.

“The number one thing that causes sudden infant death (SIDS) is unsafe sleep practices,” Dr. Simpson warns.

Place your infant on his back in his bassinet near your bed at night. Do not use fluffy blankets, pillows, stuffed animals or crib bumpers.

Find support.

Without taking time for self-care, you can find attending to your baby’s needs becoming exceptionally challenging and overwhelming.

“A good support system is essential for all moms and can include friends, families, counselors or support groups,” says Kelli Knapp, board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner, Saint Luke’s Women’s Health East.

Sleep deprivation can exacerbate depression and anxiety. Sleep while your partner, a relative or a friend watches the baby. Or hire a nanny, baby nurse or postpartum doula. Taking breaks away from your baby, like a shower or a walk outside, are also beneficial.

“Even finding 10 to 15 minutes for yourself each day can improve your outlook,” Knapp says.

Know that postpartum mood disorders are common and curable. Contact your health care provider if you are struggling.

“A mom who admits she needs help is an amazingly strong woman and mom,” Knapp says. “Women who experience disorders during pregnancy or after a baby often feel like they are failing as a mom. A mom who reaches out for help is giving her child a huge gift, and they are already making a big step to the road to recovery.”

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“Colic isn’t caused by pain,” Dr. Eschol says. She suggests the following “tried-and-true” tips for a colicky baby: Try a pacifier.

Hold your baby while rocking in a rocking chair or glider.

Place your baby in a mechanical swing.

Softly talk or sing or play soothing lullabies at a low volume.

Cuddle your baby or try carrying him in a sling or baby carrier.

Take him for a stroller or car ride.

Give your baby a warm bath.

Sometimes tears can signal a health issue. Call your doctor if your baby seems sick, has difficulty breathing or isn’t feeding.

If you find yourself becoming increasingly frustrated with your crying baby and no one is around to help, take a time-out.

“Lay the baby safely on their back in their crib and hop in the shower for a sec to get out of earshot or use headphones to get out of earshot for a short period of time and give yourself a little break,” Dr. Simpson says.

Advice

We can safely say technology is a big part of our lives in 2019. We use it multiple times a day, and although it has its downfalls, tech offers advantages as well. However, being a new parent has enough challenges.

Staying on top of the latest technology should not be added to your list. Here are some trending apps you may want to check out!

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White Noise Baby With more than one million downloads, this app is sure to be a hit when it comes to helping your baby relax or fall asleep (maybe even for you too!). This app features 20 ambient sounds such as car ride, vacuum and heartbeat, as well as 10 classical music tracks. Reviews say your phone cannot be used while the app is playing, which can be an inconvenience. There was mention of paying $1 to upgrade to get around this though. Cost: free for Android, $0.99 for iOS

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Wonder Weeks There is obviously a reason why this app is rated number one and recommended by the many moms I spoke with. Wonder Weeks is a personalized development tracker for your baby’s mental “leaps” to help you understand her ups and downs, including those fussy periods. Unfortunately, I did not see this for Android, but there is a Wonder Weeks book available. Cost: $3.99 for iOS

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As a new parent to a little one, you’ll find going grocery shopping just a bit harder. Use the Instacart app to have groceries delivered from your favorite stores around the area. If it’s not Instacart you want to use, then check out one of your local grocery stores for ts delivery options. Cost: free for both Pampers and Huggies have diapers and wipes codes you can enter on their app then redeem later for You probably already know, but you rewards. If you feel like you don’t have time, know that entering codes will be taking more pictures and is quick—simply scan from your videos of your little one than you phone! I’ve been redeeming points ever thought possible. Storage and organization can get the best of you for eight years now and have gotten some fabulous items. Not to quickly. Never fear, Google Photo is mention, Pampers just significantly here! With unlimited storage, the updated their prizes … and they are app gives you one less thing to amazing! Cost: free for both worry about. Cost: free for both

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Lifecake The tag line from Lifecake says it all: “Parents love it, grandparents live for it.” Lifecake is a private family photo-sharing app where you can share photos and videos with loved ones. A generous amount of storage is available for free, but a paid version is also available to remove the storage cap. Huge bonus for this app too … you can order prints, calendars, photo books, etc., straight from the app! Cost: free for both

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Makeover your home for fall Transform your house with these four stunning and inviting autumn projects Ottilie Mason and Virginie Martocq; Photography by George Whiteside

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Dress up (and protect) your table with felt foliage.

Collect leaves and scan them to create your own templates, or download and print our ready-made maple, gingko, and oak-leaf patterns. Enlarge them to the size you want with a photocopier. Trace around the outer edge of each pattern and cut out. Since felt is a no-sew material, you're done!

GET THIS LOOK | Felt, macfabfabrics.com.

Dinera plates, ikea.ca. Ittala Aarne water glass, gabrielross.com.

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Turn an old sweater into trendy rosettes.

When a favourite wool or cashmere sweater is accidentally washed with the rest of the laundry, don't panic: You can give it a new lease on life. Continue washing and drying the item about eight times, until the wool thickens. Cut the now-felted item into a long scalloped strip (see right), with the scallops larger at one end. Roll the strip onto itself, stitching it at the base every few turns to create a felt flower. Sew onto throw cushions?—?or use it to jazz up a hat or headband.

GET THIS LOOK | White pillow, bouclair.com.

Fabric for other pillows, designerfabrics.ca.

Salema sofa, EQ3.ca. Ludde sheepskin throw,ikea.ca. Knoll Saarinen side table, quasimodomodern.com.

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Use upholstery remnants to make a cozy throw.

If you can sew a straight line, you can create this simple patchwork blanket in a couple of hours. We chose a monochromatic grey palette of heavy tweeds, nubbly chenilles and soft woollens, accented with a plum velvet.

Create a 14-in. square template, cut out 20 squares of fabric and lay them out in a random arrangement. Pin and sew them into rows. Sew rows together. (If you leave a 1-in. seam allowance, each square ends up 12 in. by 12 in. when sewn.) Choose a soft fabric like heavy velvet or chenille to back the blanket.

GET THIS LOOK | Assorted tweed, velvet, wool and chenille fabrics, designerfabrics.ca. Purple pillow, bouclair.com.

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Turn an old sweater into trendy rosettes.

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When a favourite wool or cashmere sweater is accidentally washed with the rest of the laundry, don't panic: You can give it a new lease on life. Continue washing and drying the item about eight times, until the wool thickens. Cut the now-felted item into a long scalloped strip (see right), with the scallops larger at one end. Roll the strip onto itself, stitching it at the base every few turns to create a felt flower. Sew onto throw cushions?—?or use it to jazz up a hat or headband.

GET THIS LOOK | White pillow, bouclair.com.

Fabric for other pillows, designerfabrics.ca.

Salema sofa, EQ3.ca. Ludde sheepskin throw,ikea.ca. Knoll Saarinen side table, quasimodomodern.com.

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ALL IN

THE FAMILY Kitchen makeover: An editor designs a dream kitchen Photos by Roberto Caruso

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An island is so much better than a wall!

A central island meets most of the family's needs in one go — stools seat five for casual meals (or kids at a party). It provides counter space and room for a second sink for multicook meals. And it's a perfect place to hide extra storage.

Get this look: Ramsjö white upper cabinets, Ramsjö black brown lower cabinets, Alsvik faucets, Praktfull Pro range and hood, Quartz countertop, candle holder, glasses, dishes, Ikea. Carrara marble backsplash, Saltillo Imports. Wooden stools, Snob. Gooseneck sconces, Restoration Hardware. Custom blinds, Mera Window Fashions.

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After combing through hundreds of entries, we chose this dated kitchen to take from drab to fab

This family may have only two children of their own, but there are at least three neighbourhood kids who can easily be counted as part of their brood. And their small 1980s kitchen in North Toronto was feeling the squeeze. A cramped formal dining room often stood empty while hordes of extended family crammed into the poky kitchen. The appliances were dated, cupboard doors were falling off, and the kitchen table often pulled double duty as a homework-and-crafts centre. They were in desperate need of an upgrade, which is why Jasmine entered Chatelaine's Ikea kitchenmakeover contest. "I was sure I was going to win," says Jasmine. "We're from a very lucky family!" First on the to-do list: Take down the wall separating the dining room and kitchen. Then we outfitted the space with stylish and clever cabinetry that turned it into a breathtaking openconcept room. Jasmine says, "It feels perfect. We put in a TV and now we're in here all day. Comparing the new kitchen to the old one is like apples and oranges. The cabinets, the lighting, the space....

Everything is incredible."

Finishes and fixtures are like jewellery in this kitchen To bring sparkle to this black and white kitchen, we tiled all of the walls with marble mosaic and used brushed-metal touches throughout. Accent lighting under the upper cabinets, and over the island and sink makes for endless ambiance.

Get this look: Foto lamp, Tyda handles, Senior blue casserole, Ikea. Baskets, Snob.

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Pantry doors conceal a floorto-ceiling storage wall

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"Our friends and family say our kitchen looks like it's straight out of a magazine."

Get this look: Candlesticks, rug, Elte.

Bjursta table, Rens sheepskin, table linens, Ikea. Chairs, Camilla House Imports. Drape fabric, designerfabrics.ca. Custom sewing, Mera Window Fashions. General contracting, Corel Contracting, corel@sympatico.ca

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We snuck storage in everywhere To replace the cupboards that were lost when the dining room wall came down, we created an entire pantry wall of them in the dining area.

Drywall was used to frame the cupboards and hide heating ducts.

We also replaced upper cabinets with large drawers that make access to everyday items much easier.

Get this look: Rationell drawer inserts, Ikea. Ceramic floors, Olympia Tile+Stone.

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“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.”

– F. Scott Fitzgerald

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Viva Italia!

Just an hour from Milan, the charming town of Parma is best known for introducing the world to prosciutto and parmesan. Now its delicious culinary history can inspire your next big night.

Prego!

Italian adventure The charming town of Parma is best known for introducing the world to prosciutto and parmesan. Read ahead to see how it inspired us, and find four new pasta recipes to help you get a taste of Italy at home tonight!

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Local legends

Sleep and sip

Cycle or stroll

The cobblestoned town of Parma draws food lovers from around the world for heaping plates of saltysweet prosciutto and hefty chunks of parmigiano reggiano. And that’s just a glimpse into this foodie heaven. It’s also the home base of Barilla, the world’s largest pasta maker. Book a tour with one of the local guides, who will take you around the city’s dairies and factories, and the occasional musty cellar, to sniff and sample the delicious indigenous wares.

Rest your head at the newly renovated Grand Hotel de la Ville in the city centre, which shines with sleek lines. It’s also home to local fave resto Parmigianino. Be sure to try the Torta Fritta, an amazing crispy fried dough served with heaps of prosciutto.

Venture out to find hidden gem Il Cortile, and enjoy local wines and succulent grilled tagliata (sliced steak) paired with sinful roasted parmesan potatoes. Finish the day with a nightcap at the wine bars along Via Farini — ask for lambrusco, a sweet and inexpensive sparkling red.

Rent a bike and join smartly dressed locals criss-crossing the pedestrian bridges over the Parma river. Or slow it down and stroll through the Magnificent Mile’s winding streets.

You’ll pass by the Piazza Duomo, where you can take in the Romanesque cathedral’s frescoes painted by Correggio; the octagonal pink-marbled 12th-century baptistery; and the Ducal Palace, which is alive with vibrant gardens.

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Pizzas and piazzas Cool off with a scoop or two of surprisingly delicious olive oil gelato from La Gelateria while watching street mimes perform. Better still, grab a slice (or two) of caprese pizza from Pizzeria La Duchessa and join the hordes spilling out into the cafés at Piazza Garibaldi after the siesta shutters come up.

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Food

Greece to the sea 5 Fresh New Mediterranean Diet Recipes (Including This Amazing Salmon Niçoise Salad) Photo, Carmen Cheung. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.

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MEDITERRANEAN FEASTS The Mediterranean diet is one of the most studied diets out there, shown to promote heart and brain health. Based on the traditional foods of the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, it’s full of heart-healthy fats, nuts, fish and seafood, vegetables and fruit, legumes and whole grains.

Best of all—it’s less of an actual “diet” and more of a way of life. (Which means it’s easier to stick to it.)

It’s far from the only cuisine that promotes a low-meat, high-produce and whole-grain diet, and as a full-on diet may not fit with everyone’s own healthy, locally based ways of eating. But as a guide, it’s useful—and it’s the backbone of plenty of tasty dishes to boot. We’ve created a group of fresh new recipes that are based on this heart-healthy cuisine.

If you want to go all-out, you can even make your own dips.

Photo, Carmen Cheung. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.

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Broiled Salmon Niçoise Salad 60

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Cauliflower Chickpea Wraps

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Whole Wheat Mediterranean Pizza with Ajvar

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Greek Salad with Toasted Buckwheat

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Greek Chicken Skewers

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Food

Broiled Salmon Niçoise Salad

Cauliflower Chickpea Wraps

PREP TIME:15 MINS TOTAL TIME:25 MINS

PREP TIME:15 MINS TOTAL TIME:45 MINS

454 g green beans , trimmed 300 g baby potatoes 4 salmon fillets 2 tbsp Dijon mustard , divided 3 tsp honey , divided 2 tsp lemon zest 1/2 tsp salt , divided 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 shallot , finely chopped 2 tbsp coarsely chopped tarragon 250 g radishes , quartered 2 tbsp niçoise olives , pitted and halved 4 soft-boiled eggs , halved (optional) 1 pint cherry tomatoes , halved (optional)

1 small cauliflower , cut in florets (6 cups) 1 red pepper , quartered 3 tbsp olive oil , divided 3 large garlic cloves , minced 1 tsp cumin , divided 1/2 tsp salt , divided 1/4 tsp nutmeg , divided 1 540-mL can chickpeas , drained and rinsed 1 3/4 cups Tzatziki , divided 4 large whole wheat tortillas 2 cups baby spinach 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

Add green beans. Cook until tendercrisp, 3 to 4 min. Scoop out with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl of ice water. Add potatoes to boiling water and cook until fork-tender, about 12 min. Drain and run under cold water. Pat dry beans and potatoes. Cut potatoes in half.

2. Position rack in top third of oven, then preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil. Arrange fish on prepared sheet. Stir 1 tbsp Dijon with 1 tsp honey, lemon zest and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl. Spread mustard mixture over fish. Broil until a small paring knife inserted into thickest part of fish comes out warm, 5 to 8 min.

3. Whisk oil, lemon juice, shallot and remaining 1 tbsp Dijon, 2 tsp honey and 1/4 tsp salt in a medium bowl.

Whisk in tarragon.

4. Toss green beans in a large bowl with half of the dressing. Arrange on a platter. Add potatoes to same bowl and toss with 2 tbsp dressing.

Arrange beside beans. Toss radishes with 1 tbsp dressing and add to platter. Scatter olives over veggies and drizzle with remaining dressing.

Then, top with fish, soft-boiled eggs and cherry tomatoes.

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1. Position racks in top and bottom thirds of oven, then preheat to 400F. 2. Toss cauliflower and pepper with 2 tbsp oil, garlic, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp nutmeg on a rimmed baking sheet. Pat chickpeas dry with a clean kitchen towel, then toss with remaining 1 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp nutmeg on another rimmed baking sheet.

3. Bake cauliflower mixture in top third and chickpeas in bottom third of oven, tossing and switching sheets halfway through cooking, until veggies are tendercrisp and chickpeas are almost crisp, 24 to 28 min. Let cool slightly, then slice peppers.

4. To assemble wraps, divide and spread half of tzatziki over tortillas, leaving a 1/2-in. border. Divide spinach, chickpeas and cauliflower mixture among tortillas, then sprinkle with cilantro. Fold sides of tortilla over filling, then roll tightly, starting with edge nearest you. Cut each wrap in half and serve with remaining tzatziki.

Whole Wheat Mediterranean Pizza with Ajvar PREP TIME:20 MINS TOTAL TIME:1 HOUR 5 MINS 2 tbsp olive oil , divided 500 g whole wheat pizza dough , at room temperature 1 1/2 cups Ajvar , divided 1 medium zucchini , peeled in ribbons, core discarded 1 large shallot , thinly sliced 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes , halved (about 15) 3/4 cup crumbled feta 1/2 cup thinly sliced basil leaves 1. Position rack in bottom third of oven, then preheat to 475F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment and brush with 1 tbsp oil.

2. Divide dough into 2 pieces. On a lightly floured counter, roll each into a 1/4-in. thick 9×13-in. oval. Slide dough onto prepared sheets.

3. Reserve 1/2 cup ajvar, then divide and spread remaining ajvar evenly over dough. Toss the veggies with remaining 1 tbsp oil, then divide between dough.

4. Bake, 1 sheet at a time, until crust is golden and toppings are tender, 15 to 16 min.

5. Sprinkle with feta and basil. Cut into slices and serve with reserved ajvar for dipping or drizzling.

Food

Greek Salad with Toasted Buckwheat PREP TIME:25 MINS TOTAL TIME:40 MINS 7 tbsp olive oil , divided 3/4 cup buckwheat groats 3 tbsp red-wine vinegar 2 tsp honey 3/4 tsp salt , divided 1/3 cup pitted and finely chopped kalamata olives 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 1 398-mL can great northern or navy beans , drained and rinsed 2 bell peppers , (any colour) seeded and cut into 1/4-in. pieces 1 English cucumber , seeded and sliced into 1/4-in. pieces 1 pint cherry tomatoes , halved 2/3 cup chopped dill 1/2 cup crumbled feta 1. Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high. Add 1 tbsp oil, then buckwheat. Cook, stirring often, until toasted and fragrant, about 2 min.

Cover with 1 in. water. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low.

Cook until buckwheat is just tender, 12 to 13 min. Drain and rinse under cold water.

2. Whisk remaining 6 tbsp oil with vinegar, honey and 1/2 tsp salt in a large bowl. Season with pepper, then stir in olives and onion, and let stand.

3. Stir buckwheat, beans, peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, dill and feta into vinaigrette, tossing to coat.

Transfer to a serving platter.

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Greek Chicken Skewers PREP TIME:25 MINS TOTAL TIME:35 MINS 8 wooden skewers 600 g skinless, boneless chicken breasts3 tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup chopped parsley 3 tbsp chopped oregano 1 tbsp lemon zest 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 garlic cloves , minced 3/4 tsp salt 1 large lemon 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1. Preheat barbecue to medium-high.

Soak skewers in a dish of warm water for 20 min. Meanwhile, cut chicken into 1-in. cubes.

2. Whisk oil with parsley, oregano, lemon zest and juice, garlic and salt in a medium bowl. Season with pepper. Stir in chicken until coated. Set aside for 10 min.

3. Cut lemon in half lengthwise, then thinly slice each half into 12 halfmoons. Thread chicken, tomatoes and lemon slices onto skewers, beginning and ending with chicken.

4. Oil grill, then add skewers. Close lid and cook, flipping halfway through cooking, until tomatoes are charred and chicken is cooked through, 10 to 12 min.

Last Look

Movies

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil October 18 In the five years since King Stefan's death, Aurora (Elle Fanning) has reigned as Queen of the Moors, with Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) as its guardian and protector. Despite her service, the neighboring kingdom of Ulstead, home to Prince Phillip (Harris Dickinson), deems Maleficent a villainess, and while Phillip's father King John wishes for peace, his mother Queen Ingrith has been secretly preparing for war; in the hidden areas of the castle, workers make weapons and ammunition out of iron, deadly to all fairies. Diaval, Maleficent's raven and confidante, overhears Phillip proposing to Aurora, and tells Maleficent. While she advises against the union, Aurora vows to prove her wrong.

Courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures

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