This Orangeville weaver expanded her repertoire by making an outdoor sport of dyeing silk scarves in the snow.

Get to know your local farmers and put fabulously fresh food on your table.

Driven by the huge baby boomer demographic, which is wealthier than any age cohort before them, the retirement community industry continues to innovate.

Foodie gifts, a Caledon salumeria gem and an excuse for a cuppa cocoa.

Cozy knits, chic home upgrades and handcrafted kid presents.

Amid the despair and struggle, there have been encouraging signs of the resilience of the human spirit.

There is a lot of waiting around with mushrooms, just like there is in the military or the theatre or government roadwork.

Carmel is currently involved in helping to sponsor and settle families from Iraq, Syria and Pakistan.

The prevaricating robots, follow the arrows and what to name the kids.

Introducing three of the creative people – Tracey Fockler, Scott Bruyea and Tony Reynolds – behind the winter issue.

On the phone numbers that came rushing back to me when I was doing some cleaning recently and found a tiny leather address book.

Letters published in the Winter 2021 edition of In The Hills magazine.

A couple’s home in Mono combines a love of hiking with a penchant for sustainability and stewardship.

Where to shop, craft, donate this season.

“Moody skies are one of my favourites. There’s so much going on, so much color.”

Collecting calendars was once a seasonal ritual on main street.

This is a special winter for bird watching in the hills.

I was invited to search for mudpuppies in a Wellington County stream last December.

Tracks inscribed on snow by unseen animals offer tantalizing multilayered puzzles.

Over 300 species, totalling billions of birds rely on Canada’s boreal forest as breeding grounds, some boreal birds are migrating through Headwaters during the winter months.

These rich, chewy treats are easier to make than you might think.

Make sure Santa’s batch has extra candies on top.

Fans of Rasmi’s Falafel Orangeville food truck know and love this date-filled cookie.

These dainty cookies can be filled with jam, lemon curd or chocolate.

Sauerkraut, kefir, kimchi and other tangy fermented foods have gone from traditional to trendy.

Light pizza dough is at the heart of Four Corners in Caledon East. It’s the base for everything from a simple Marghertia to a decadent dessert pizza.

French Onion Soup is served as an appetizer at lunch and dinner, or a lunch main alongside a crusty roll with cheddar-port spread.

The tea biscuits at The Globe Restaurant are light and flakey with a hint of sweetness.

For these “fatty” enthusiasts, the coming of winter no longer spells the end of the ride.

Lacing up outdoors to hit the ice.

Night skiing, lit trails at Monora Park add magic to a cross-country outing.

Strapping on a board for the first time can be daunting, but as Nicola Ross finds outs, hiring a knowledgeable instructor keeps bruising at bay.