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Four fresh, Italian recipes for a casual dinner party

Four fresh, Italian recipes for a casual dinner party

Best friends don't let best friends cook on their birthday. Celebrate with these delicious, summery recipes

The number one reason women stop taking The Pill

The number one reason women stop taking The Pill

The fear of getting fat is cited as one of the most common reasons why women choose to go off the pill or not to take it all and it may be one reason why many women head to the pharmacy seeking alternate, fat-free forms of contraception.

Really? Running is making me happy?

Really? Running is making me happy?

Every so often in grade school, our teacher made us head out of the class and run around the school field as part of gym. Me, I never made it around once.

What's your all-time, most memorable summer read?

What's your all-time, most memorable summer read?

We asked our readers to tell us about the book they'll never forget, the one that takes them back to that summer every single time they think of it. Here are 10 of our favourite answers:

Nutty goat cheese bites and a grapefruit cocktail

Nutty goat cheese bites and a grapefruit cocktail

Instant party: Juicy grapes rolled in creamy chèvre make the perfect amuse-bouche. Serve with a pretty drink as you welcome guests

J.Crew's Jenna Lyons picks her six must-have fall pieces

J.Crew's Jenna Lyons picks her six must-have fall pieces

Style maven and J.Crew's President and creative director, Jenna Lyons, picks the six staples to stock your closet

How to make two-toned lampshades

How to make two-toned lampshades

10-minute project: Create a customized showstopper with a little colour savvy and some spray paint

J.Crew's style timeline

J.Crew's style timeline

From a humble catalogue beginning to opening its first Canadian store in Toronto tomorrow, how the ever-evolving preppy-chic retailer has grown up and is ever-expanding

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

Chatelaine editor's pick: Get your '80s nostalgia on and embrace your inner geek with Ernest Cline's debut that follows a teen's quest for gaming supremacy

How to avoid cancelling your plans without notice

How to avoid cancelling your plans without notice

One of my worst character flaws is that I’m a bailer -- I make plans and more often than not, I cancel them.

Will your bad habits help you live forever?

Will your bad habits help you live forever?

A lot of us make an attempt to practice the basics of healthy living: seven or eight hours of sleep a night, some form of exercise every day, leafy greens as often as possible, and red wine (but for medicinal/preventative purposes).

Do you tip for home services?

Do you tip for home services?

When it comes to tipping, I admit that I get confused. Sure, I know how much to tip at a restaurant or when I get my hair cut, but there are also grey areas -- do you leave a tip when you stay in a hotel, for example, and if so how much?