One question I often get is: What books have I read that have changed my life, or at least have made a lasting impact on my life? To tell you the truth, there are many books that have had an impact on my life, in one way or another, but only a few have really changed my life. Books can be a very ...

This summery crunch-tastic slaw is guaranteed to find its way into your recipe rotation for the rest of the season. Using ripe, juicy peaches, it's the perfect sweet-salty side dish for any number of grilled or smoked proteins. Ingredients 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons ...

The Montreal Science Centre always has something exciting that awaits through its doors, and this summer is no exception. You've gotta bring the whole family to check out the DreamWorks exhibit, which is on until September 16th. Spend time with Shrek, Alex and the gang from Madagascar, Hiccup an...

Pikolinos turns the classic men's blucher upside down, giving it a more youthful touch, with their Toulouse lace-up shoes ($219). Thanks to the E.V.A sole it's even more lightweight, while the combination of textures and colours offers a unique touch.

A lot of us moms and dads are preparing for a family vacation, and the whole process of preparing for a big getaway can be daunting. First things first: make a list. You'll want a packing list for carry-on stuff or the car ride (depending on your mode of transportation), a packing list for suitc...

Antiquing can be really fun - when you discover something that makes you feel something, whether it's happiness or nostalgia or anything in-between - it's special. A lot of people would love to get into antiquing, but they feel intimidated by the whole process: What should I buy? How much sh...

Chef Chris Shepherd's take on Mexican-style street corn is served off the cob and comes together easily for a side dish that is especially great for summer entertaining, when corn is in season. Ingredients 6 ears corn, husk on and silk removed 2 red chili peppers 1⁄2 cup m...

Like children everywhere, Miyuki's imagination peaks at bedtime, when she remembers all the things she has to do before she can possibly go to bed: she needs to water the vegetables, gather snails, and prepare for the arrival of the Dragonfly Queen. Her patient grandfather follows along on her a...

Stay cool for the summer with three refreshing flavors—Watermelon-Lime, Honeydew-Ginger-Mint, and Cantaloupe-Basil—of shaved ice. Ingredients WATERMELON-LIME 1 6-to 7-lb. watermelon Simple syrup (recipe, right) Zest of 2 limes Juice of 4 limes (about 1/2 cup total) HONEYDEW-...

I don’t know about your home, but in mine the kitchen is one of the places we spend the most time in.  Which means it gets messy the quickest (and when I say messy, please know I actually mean downright dirty) and also needs the most upkeep to maintain.  Even with a busy family of fi...

Liven up your pork chops with this homemade barbecue sauce featuring a splash of whiskey. Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, pressed 1 tbsp. chili powder 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 c. ketchup 3/4 c. bourbon (like Jack Daniel’s) 1/4 c. molasses 1/4 c. cider vin...

Looking back, there are so many things that I took for granted, things that I feel as though I was so unprepared to deal with and wish I would have done differently. In hindsight, we are forced to make such important decisions at such a young age, at an age when we are so vulnerable and inexperience...