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One woman decides to drop everything and travel the world.

While most female royal wedding invitees are currently shopping for a new dress, shoes or, perhaps, a giant feather-topped hat, apparently, former model, TV presenter, It girl and current London socialite (yes, that is a job) Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, is desperately looking for a new nose.

The garlic will scent the artichokes and add extra flavour. Classically, artichokes are served with melted butter. Try this heart-healthy dipping sauce as a replacement and be happily surprised that you don’t miss the saturated fat.

My 19-year-old sister-in-law chose the Chunky Sweet Potato Fries with Herbed Yogurt Dip and paired it with her favourite Chatelaine recipe to date, the Hearty Middle Eastern Supper Salad. She had invited a classmate over to join us for a weeknight dinner before they headed out for the evening. I approved of her choices. Who doesn’t love sweet potato fries? And with freshly-made herbed yogurt dip? Yummy.

I recently interviewed a lovely couple for a story I'm working on. They started dating in high school — she asked him to a Sadie Hawkins dance and he initially said "maybe" — and have been together for almost 60 years.

These heart-healthy flower buds (yes, really!) are full of fibre and nutrients, and they're easy to prepare with this simple recipe

In my case, guilt isn’t a very effective way of curbing my behaviour. It may even be the reason I come back for a second and third helping when I’m feeling down and out. There’s evidence to suggest that shame in the form of public policy designed to curb obesity is similarly useless.

Think every other couple has it better than you do? Dr. Teesha points out five common misconceptions about how to have a successful relationship.

My 19-year-old sister-in-law said, between mouthfuls that is, that the vegetarian Baked tomato risotto tasted “like fancy restaurant pasta.” She also agreed that it would be a good recipe for her to keep on her roster of nice meals to make for (or with) her boyfriend.

How much would you spend on the world’s most coveted handbag? If you’re a slave to fashion, or just simply love acquiring collectors’ items, then you may need to seriously consider this question as the “holy grail” of handbags is now available to the public.

I’ve been eyeballing the women in my life this week. No, not that nasty-head-to-toe-evaluate-your-outfit kind of eyeballing — although I am always quick to notice and comment on a hip new cut, a fresh spring pedi, a sweet new sweater or an amazing career move.

Welcome to our new health blog! We'll be publishing posts from Monday to Saturday, from a variety of authors, about all the health and wellness information Chatelaine readers care about.