How a family-run organic farm in Southwestern Ontario became a hub of hard-to-find sweet, savoury and super-hot peppers.

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Crisp and sweetly spiced, this are the ultimate classic gingerbread cookie recipe. Find more holiday cookie recipes at Chatelaine.com

Classic gingerbread cookie recipe

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Mouth-watering dishes that will fulfill all of your cheese and carb cravings, no matter where you live. More on the best mac and cheese at Chatelaine.com

The best mac and cheese joints across Canada

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Brighten up your workday with these quick and filling work lunch recipes.

15 Office (Or WFH!) Lunch Recipes

Brighten up your workday with these (mostly!) quick and filling suggestions.

15 Quick and Easy Office Lunch Recipes

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10-minute gourmet: An easy rustic sauce and six suggestions on how to use. Plus, three variations with mint, avocado and a Mexican salsa verde recipe

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Toronto-based dermatologist Dr. Paul Cohen shares tips and tricks on how to prevent dry winter skin along with some key products to stock up on.

Prevent Dry Winter Skin With These 6 Dermatologist-Approved Tips

Plus, some of the most moisturizing products at the drugstore.

6 Dermatologist-Approved Tips For Dealing With Dry Winter Skin

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Style

The former prime minister and the pop star are the latest celebrities to get behind

Justin Trudeau And Katy Perry’s Biological Ages

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Culture

Many people use russets for their mashed potatoes, but one type yields a tastier mash.

The Best Potatoes For Mashing (Nope, They’re Not Russets)

The ultimate mashed potatoes are made with these Canadian spuds.

These Are The Best Potatoes For Mashing (Nope, Not Russets)

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If you love green tea, you’ll love matcha green tea. Here’s how to prepare it, its health benefits, and 10 matchas to try now.

Everything You Need To Know About Matcha Green Tea

We (taste) test drive the Canadian burger chain, The Works. If you can't make it there, make a homegrown masterpiece of your own!

In the Kitchen

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What is triple-tested? Our Food Team creates, develops and tests every recipe at least three times (sometimes more!) to make sure it’s delicious and foolproof. We also make sure it’s easy to follow and shop for. Our professional testers weigh all the ingredients for nutritional analysis, verify how long it takes to prep and cook each recipe and check if it can be made ahead. We re-taste and adjust as needed. To confirm results in different kitchens, recipes are also tested at home — by us or by you. Sign up to be a home tester: testing@chatelaine.com

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Seven delicious-smelling simmer pot recipes that will instantly make your home smell warm and inviting, and keep you feeling relaxed at home.

10 Easy Simmer Pot Recipes For A (Naturally) Delicious-Smelling Home

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Weleda Skin Food is a celeb-approved must, especially for dry winter skin. Good news: the line is expanding with three new products we can't wait to try.

Weleda Skin Food is Expanding Its Line — And We're Excited

Plus the cult beauty line has just expanded — and all the new products are under $25.

This Celeb-Approved Moisturizer Is The Ultimate Cure For Dry Winter Skin

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Health

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Ditch the store-bought salad dressing and whip up some simple, but amazing vinaigrettes at home with these three pantry essentials.

3 Ingredients To Take Your Salad Dressing To The Next Level

It's time to ditch store-bought for good.

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Sorry, How Old Are Katy Perry And Justin Trudeau?

These Are The Best Potatoes For Mashing (Nope, Not Russets)

Everything You Need To Know About Matcha Green Tea

Canadian burger chain, The Works opens, plus our top 10 burgers

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This Celeb-Approved Moisturizer Is The Ultimate Cure For Dry Winter Skin

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