Chef Ivana Raca barbecues spicy sausages from local butcher shops to find the city’s best
By Nikki Gill
Author: Nikki Gill
Toronto is getting 50 private, clear geodesic domes for yoga classes
By Nikki Gill
Even with the stage two reopening of the province underway, one thing that is certain is that fitness classes, gyms and workout studios are still not allowed to reopen. So that means your weekly yoga class won’t be coming back until maybe stage three, however one company has created an alternative. Starting June 21, lmnts … Continued
Chef Rosa Marinuzzi finds out which local butcher shop has the best N.Y. strip loin steaks
By Nikki Gill
Digital Drag Show to raise funds for Toronto’s Church Street Village community
By Nikki Gill
Toronto-born Drag Race Canada judge and RuPaul’s Drag Race star Brooke Lynn Hytes is joining forces with Brock McGillis, the first openly gay male professional hockey player to host a virtual drag show to help the artists, performers and tip wage earners in the Village community. Digital Drag Show takes place on June 16 at … Continued
Chef Roger Mooking on the best racks of ribs to throw on the barbecue
By Nikki Gill
DIY expert Mark Rason on how to create your own outdoor planter this weekend
By Nikki Gill
Mark Rason is an expert DIY’er and self-taught woodworker and carpenter who frequently shares his tips and tricks on building high-quality, hand-crafted products on social media. He is also the project manager for Scott McGillivray’s Youtube series called Scott’s House Call. Follow him at @remarkableworks to discover new ideas and inspiration. Stuck at home this weekend … Continued
Chef Nuit Regular on the best pre-marinated chicken to grill at home
By Nikki Gill
Chef Mark McEwan on where to buy the best artisanal burgers for your backyard barbecue
By Nikki Gill
Toronto label Narces is creating and donating fashionable face masks
By Nikki Gill
When the province went into lockdown in March, Nikki Wirthensohn had to unexpectedly close her Narces atelier on Davenport Road. During this time, she was looking for ways to keep her staff employed and decided to begin designing and manufacturing fashionable face masks for consumers and frontline workers. The pricing of the masks begins at … Continued
Now that short-term rentals can reopen in the province, here are three to book now
By Nikki Gill
As of Friday, June 5, short-term rentals in Ontario are allowed to reopen, meaning those summer stay-cations can come to fruition after all. The announcement was made on Twitter by the minister of economic development, job creation and trade, Victor Fedeli. NEW! Short term rentals including lodges, cabins, cottages, homes, condominiums and B&Bs will … Continued
North York junior chef makes it to the finale of new Food Network series
By Nikki Gill
Food Network Canada’s new series highlighting the best and brightest young chefs across the country has a homegrown star. Ten-year-old Patrick Nicholson is showcasing his chef skills on Junior Chef Showdown and has made it all the way to the finale which airs on Sunday, June 7 at 9 p.m. The Owen Public School student … Continued
Camp alternatives to keep kids active this summer
By Nikki Gill
With overnight camps cancelled for the summer due to COVID-19, and most day camps going in the same direction due to strict physical distancing protocols still in place, some city programs, camps and grassroots organizations have gotten creative with new ways to deliver a camp-like experience to kids at home. Here is a list of … Continued