Beyond the Dubai Chocolate Bar: Why Middle Eastern Confectioners Are Making The Buzziest Sweets
When my new neighbours moved in from Saudi Arabia, they brought sweets with them. During their first Ramadan in their new home, their young sons showed up on my doorstep with trays of cookies and desserts that surprised and delighted me: salty cheese drenched in syrup, pastries coated with rose and
Plant-Based Meals Are No Longer Just Necessity or Tradition, but a Choice
With the rise of mammoth brands like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat, plant-based proteins have become a multi-billion-dollar industry. While brands have moved beyond veggie patties to “burgers that bleed” in an attempt to imitate animal protein, not all brands are focused on one-to-one replace
Why Is Yuzu Having a Moment?
Thanks to its distinct fragrance and tangy flavour profile, yuzu has become an increasingly common ingredient in the West, popping up on menus, cocktail lists and even in pastries. But as many citrus enthusiasts already know, the fruit has long been a staple in Japanese cuisine (and beyond). So why
How Entrepreneur Huda Alvi, “The Wellthy Woman,” Is Empowering Women To Travel Solo
Two years ago, when Huda Alvi—then a 37-year-old married entrepreneur with three teenagers (a daughter and two sons)—announced that she would be taking a solo backpacking trip to Central and South America, her South Asian parents were alarmed. “They literally sat me down and it was a full-on i
The Rise of Non-Alcoholic Bars and the Shift Toward Mindful Drinking
I’ve been sober-curious for half a decade, on and off. As a chronic migraine sufferer, I realized alcohol—first white wine, then beer and, finally, even my beloved bourbon—triggered debilitating pain. When I first stopped drinking, the options were depressingly limited: a Diet Coke or a Shirle
Six Last-Minute Romantic Getaways for Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, treat yourself and your significant other to a romantic getaway in a sumptuous setting. Sure, you may have forgotten to make a plan, or just locked a new partner down in time for the big day. That doesn’t mean it’s too late to whisk them away. From a cushy Ontario winter
How These Six Beverage Brands Offer a Blend of Tradition and Innovation
As a kid, I have fond memories of tagging along with my mom to a tiny Ukrainian deli to stock up on kefir—a tangy, probiotic-rich sour milk I drank from the bottle like other kids gulped down 2 per cent milk. Back then, kefir felt like my little secret, but today, it’s proudly sitting next [&hel
What We Can Learn From The “Healthy Immigrant Effect”
The idea is so entrenched that it has become something of a trope: immigrants come to Canada for a better life, including better healthcare. But as it turns out, many immigrants are healthier than the citizens of the high-income Western countries that they move to. There’s a term for this: the Hea
How Eight Luxury Fashion Designers Are Injecting Heritage Into Craft
For as long as seasonal collections have been presented to lunching ladies in private salons, the world of luxury fashion has largely tapped Eurocentric experiences and disregarded the contributions of other cultures. But as the industry continues to expand its definition of beauty and style, more d
The Five Most Anticipated Third-Culture Movies of the Year
Cinema has long been a mirror to the world, but for third-culture audiences especially, nothing rings quite as true as stories by filmmakers who look like us and share our experiences. More and more, these stories tackle the profound and often complicated journey in straddling multiple cultures—an
