column D: The Joys of Travelling Solo

column D: The Joys of Travelling Solo

Chioma Ume describes how travelling alone in Kenya restored her faith in the inherent goodness of strangers (Image: Mount Longonot, Kenya)
Great Scotch!

Great Scotch!

Scotch Naturals provides a chic alternative to toxic polishes
A Closet in Crisis

A Closet in Crisis

Vanessa Pinkas offers tips on how to add a little order to your wardrobe
Father Knows Best

Father Knows Best

Hungrymensa's Denise Asuncion reflects on life lessons and recipes passed down from her dad.
Something Stinks

Something Stinks

Why do cosmetics companies refuse to disclose the chemicals that make up the fragrance in their products?
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column D: This is Tanzania

column D: This is Tanzania

Chiome Ume reflects on the phrase that describes all the joys and frustrations of daily life in Tanzania.
Calling All Artists!

Calling All Artists!

Join the Courvoisier Collective for a chance to have your work showcased in Toronto
A Newbie's Guide to Vintage Shopping: Part II

A Newbie’s Guide to Vintage Shopping: Part II

Vintage shopping expert Vanessa Pinkas reveals her favourite shops in Toronto and online. (Photo by Steven Depolo)
Voulez-Vous Mangez Avec Moi Ce Soir?

Voulez-Vous Mangez Avec Moi Ce Soir?

Would you cook for someone on a second date? Hungrymensa's Denise Asuncion explores the nuanced relationship of dating and food.
A Newbie's Guide to Vintage Shopping: Part I

A Newbie’s Guide to Vintage Shopping: Part I

Vintage shopping expert Vanessa Pinkas shares her top tips on how to ditch the mega-chains and search for something old.
column D: The Limits of Altruism

column D: The Limits of Altruism

Chioma Ume considers whether development workers are really more inclined to save the world ... and if that even matters.
Returning to Ritual

Returning to Ritual

Hungrymensa's Denise Asuncion interviews Natalka Falconer on her new cookbook, The Accomodating Kitchen.
On Becoming an Alien

On Becoming an Alien

Alliya Iftikhar adjusts to driving on the right (wrong) side of the road.
A 'Green' Lawn Shouldn't Be So Green

A ‘Green’ Lawn Shouldn’t Be So Green

Strong bans on cosmetic pesticides are a step in the right direction toward making our yards more environmentally friendly.
column D: Development, Discovery and Diversity in Dar es Salaam

column D: Development, Discovery and Diversity in Dar es Salaam

The first installment in Chioma Ume's dispatches from Tanzania.
Piece of Cake

Piece of Cake

Denise Asuncion takes on the sweet task of interviewing Toronto's butter cream queen Jessica Lee about starting her own cake business.
A Beginner's Guide to Yoga

A Beginner’s Guide to Yoga

Yoga instructor Magda Kasprzycki shares her tips for beginners.