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This week in Toronto, the temperature has consistently been in the 30s — and, once you factor in the humidex, the 40s. While that level of heat might sound like misery to some, I'm having a pretty great time. So why is the heat wave making me so happy?

Our correspondents in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax tried cone after cone to bring you the ultimate list of little indulgences.

Exhausted from trying to keep up with food trends? From charcoal ice cream to rosé popsicles (and rainbow anything) the food...

What's the difference between green onions and scallions (hint: nothing), plus everything you need to know about cooking with onions.

As a kid I was shocked at my school’s Chinese New Year celebration. I barely recognized anything on the plate.

They're not always interchangeable.

The Do Diet: With supersized servings and bottomless bread baskets, restaurants can be a diet disaster. Or not. Here's how to avoid the excess and savour the fun of eating out

Last week, when I was full of tacos and tequila, salsa dancing (ish) late one night in Mexico City, I was struck by a realization. I. Must. Move. Here. I felt a familiar pull to a brand new life in a brand new city, full of exploration and challenges and deep, deep breaths.

There’s definitely no shortage of specialty diet advice available — whether you’re on a low-carb, low-fat, gluten-free, vegetarian or macrobiotic diet, you can find a book to give you the goods on how to do it right. But what do you do when you really want to start with the basics?

I'm certain you've heard it before: one of the surefire ways to increase your happiness is to focus on gratitude.

I'm spending a little time dwelling on my loveliest moments of 2011, so the whole thing doesn't just pass by in a messy blur. In Part One, I talked about the wonderful rustic farm I visited with my family in the south of France. In Part Two, it was schvitzing in Istanbul. And for Part Three, I'm going to spend some time reminiscing about flying an airplane over the western coast of Mexico.

A recent study found that healthy, home-cooked meals actually make people feel better than indulgent meals eaten at a restaurant.

Perfect charming gifts, homestyle eats and trendy finds — there's no better time to stroll this 'hood than during its annual Christmas Market.

This easy steak taco filling broils under high heat for just 10 minutes—so it's ready in a flash. (The longer you let the steak marinade, the better the final flavour.)