Holiday gift ideas for home decor in Toronto are perfect for a season in which many of us will be spending more time indoors than ever before. What better way to brighten up the holiday spirit than with beautifully crafted home decor pieces? Whether you’re buying for your family or someone else in need of … Continued
A new fundraising campaign is supporting Indigenous families in need this holiday season with chef-made meal kits. Launched on GoFundMe, the Indigenous Feast Boxes initiative sees Indigenous chefs across Canada preparing meal kits inspired by their heritage. Each box is made to feed 4-6 people and will feature recipes and local ingredients, along with notes … Continued
By lindsaylow
Top Chef Canada host Eden Grinshpan has a new cookbook, Eating Out Loud, out just in time for the holidays. The Toronto-born chef now calls New York home, and that’s also where she met her husband Ido Nivron. The pair and their daughter are currently back in Grinshpan’s hometown staying with her parents in North … Continued
By Ron Johnson
On Dec. 4, a deal was announced by the LCBO and SkipTheDishes on a new alcohol delivery service set to commence at 15 stores. Over the weekend, an outcry from the Toronto food and beverage industry led by restaurateur Jen Agg was so loud and pointed that the plan was scuttled before the wheels were … Continued
By Jarrod Daley
See all posts by Diamond and Diamond Lawyers With social distancing measures continuing to be prevalent and as the weather gets colder and days get shorter, your employees’ mental health may be struggling. With most of us concerned about cold and flu symptoms, many symptoms of mental illness are often invisible. Diamond and Diamond Lawyers … Continued
Holiday gift ideas that support local businesses in Toronto are a great way to find unique and original gifts for your loved ones, while also giving small business owners a valuable source of revenue this holiday season. Here are our top picks that will bring a smile to your loved ones. Sleepwear from Beestung Lingerie … Continued
By lindsaylow
Jane Lockhart is an award-winning designer, TV personality and author. She is also the principal designer of the Toronto firm she founded in 1997, Jane Lockhart Interior Design. Here come the holidays, and this year there will be some changes. The Elf on the Shelf is in a mason jar — in quarantine — plans for a … Continued
By lindsaylow
Of course the pandemic has resulted in the cancellation of the actual Santa Claus Parade, but CTV came up with a way to bring Santa into everyone’s home — which includes Dolly Parton as part of the Santa Claus parade of stars. On Dec. 5 at 7 p.m., families can watch a televised two-hour nighttime … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Lockdown has been hard on Toronto, especially local restaurants and bars. As we enter the second phase of closures, many businesses are reduced to takeout-only offerings, or closing their doors again until further notice. Swan Dive, a Dundas Street West favourite, has been running pop-ups on weekends to help support other struggling Toronto businesses, renting … Continued
By lindsaylow
Thank you for the gift of a new movie amidst a pandemic. It’s fantastic. How are you feeling about releasing new work in the middle of all this? I’m actually quite excited. Maybe I’m a sucker for punishment. But I think it’s, like, it feels really good because it’s been such a difficult year. And … Continued
You may not be able to throw a huge party this holiday season, but you can still rely on one thing during this strange year: your favourite bars serving up holiday cocktails. Some of our go-to spots are now offering cocktail kits online and they’re getting us in the festive spirit. Treat yourself or consider … Continued
By lindsaylow
This sweet and spicy take on a classic eggnog recipe is perfect for cozy nights in. The sweetness of the caramel complements the dark chocolate, while the spiced rum adds a subtle, warm flavour. Since eggs are the star of this dish, chef Lynn Crawford swears by using local, farm-fresh Canadian eggs. “Eggs are a … Continued
