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Green shoots are the most welcome sign of spring. Make the season come a little sooner by sprouting lentils indoors, a twist on an...

What inspires a writer of historical fiction? We spoke recently with Eva Stachniak, author of the newly released The Winter Palace, as well as Garden of Venus and her debut novel, the contemporary fiction Necessary Lies, about her top book picks of all time. Here are her choices and why she loves them.

Did you know that Valentine’s Day is the busiest night of the year for restaurants? Whether you're a couple or a family with kids, stay home, I say!

There's new evidence that another key component of Asian diets — green tea — can lead to less disability later in life.

Human beings are extraordinarily sensitive creatures. A perceived slight can linger with us for hours, even days, while a genuine hurt caused by a stranger, friend or loved one may live on in our hearts and minds for much longer.

Before we got married, my husband would use his hard-earned cash to buy furniture and electronics while I would hoard my money away, spending little on fixing up my home. He also hated talking about money while I talked about money and financial planning all the time. We argued about money in the beginning – a lot.

A rollicking multi-generational saga that immigrants everywhere will identify with.

Instead of focusing on breaking a bad habit, try teaching yourself a better one. Identify a behaviour you want to change, write...

Bring out your inner sex goddess this Valentine's Day without breaking the bank. This lovely lace baby doll will get your partner’s heart pounding, and at $17 it's the ultimate cheap thrill.

Sensitive people that aim to make everyone around them feel comfortable are an asset – not only at social gatherings, but also at work and in the home. But while these kindly folk may be the glue that hold many a friendship or family party together, they also suffer a few personal drawbacks for their self-sacrificing natures.

Our next official Chatelaine Book Club pick is the thought-provoking Mr g: A Novel About the Creation, by physicist Alan Lightman! To get you started, here's the review.

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