Canadian Living

The Canadian Living Magazine for helpful articles on food, cooking, health, relationships, family and lifestyles in Canada.

Canadian Living • EST. 1975 | VOL. 48, NO. 10 | DECEMBER2023

See the light

9 tricks, tips and ideas we love this month

the ultimate chocolate CAKE • This show-stopping creation is guaranteed to impress your guests this holiday season.

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fashion & beauty

now trending • The hottest products and the latest news from the world of beauty.

Scent with love • Wearing a fragrance is a way to introduce yourself to the world without having to utter a single word. If you’re in search of your next signature scent, read on for our top picks.

ONE COAT 3 LOOKS • Brave the chill in style with a toasty teddy jacket that’s versatile enough to complement any look.

RED HOT • Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean your outfits can’t bring the heat. Rich red, glamorous gold and elegant black make up the colour palette that will take you from appetizers to champagne toasts all season long.

life & community

Scam ALERT • Falling victim to online frauds and scams occurs far more often than you may think. Here’s the lowdown on how you can minimize your risk.

MAKING IT merry! • Our favourite new releases are tale-or made (get it?) for giving and receiving.

JAMIE OLIVER IN OUR HEARTS & UNDER OUR TREES • We talked to our favourite naked chef about his new cookbook, 5 Ingredients Mediterranean—releasing just in time for holiday gifting. Guess what’s on our list?

health & fitness

Curative COCOA • This month, we’re spilling the beans about the many benefits of chocolate. A beloved treat for more than five millennia, chocolate traces its origins to the cacao tree, Theobroma cacao, native to Central and South America. The key to chocolate’s potential health benefits lies in the raw cacao beans, which are fermented and roasted to create cocoa. Both chocolate and cocoa butter are derived from cocoa beans. Savour the advantages of this ancient indulgence by opting for chocolate with a higher cocoa content, ideally 70 percent or more.

SLOW FLOW • At a time of year when stress runs high, it’s important to take the opportunity to find serenity in your busy life. This 8-step yoga session is sure to bring you that much-needed relaxation so you can keep calm and carry on.

home & garden

Set the TABLE • Take inspiration from these three holiday tablescapes and you’ll be serving up dinner and style.

Deck the halls • Give every room in your home a fabulously festive touch with these holiday decor favourites.

cook & eat

Sweet essence • Essential to baking success yet woefully underrated, vanilla is the unsung heroine of pastries and sweets!

what’s for dinner? • Simple suppers the whole family will love.

A VERY merry meal • Elevate your holiday feast with a three-course meal of homemade gravlax with cream sauce, a succulent beef Wellington and the most delicious gingerbread cake.

THE GOOD OLD holidays • Recipes that hark back to a simpler time create a meal that has both comfort and joy on the menu.

OUT OF THE COLD • Freezer-friendly recipes make getting ahead in the holiday game a snap.

party central • Sip the night away with these inventive festive cocktails.

Sharing is caring • It’s always nice to show up to a get-together with an appetizer or dessert in hand. Here are two delicious options!

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IT’S peppermint TO BE • These refreshing bite-size desserts are easy...