Janice Quirt

How local tea lovers are growing and reimagining an ancient drink for modern times

From pop-art macarons to melt-in-your-mouth maamouls, these adorable bites will sweeten your day.

How professional welder Courtney Chard uses the tricks of her trade to craft intricate, often delicate sculptures.

Rustic wood bowls, an ode to mushrooms and eye-catching tea towels are just some of the handmade crafts to look for this season.

Julie Broadbent spends her days tending to her herd of 10 fuzzy, rambunctious characters.

For this weaver, the warp and weft of life is much more than a metaphor.

Locally grown lavender, handmade pottery, leather beer holders and bold brass earrings will make great gifts to give this season.

Big flavours brighten the season! From classic bonbons and tourtière to new beers and café treats, a winter of good taste lies ahead.

Jade and Roland Skuce’s passion for building from scratch dovetailed with the birth of their daughter and resulted in a remarkable modern farmhouse.

What the leaders, students and parents of local outdoor school programs want us to know about the power of outdoor learning.

Try a new Caribbean restaurant, tour Dufferin farms and add style to your home kitchen.

Floral art, kitchen picks and metal art

Work-from-home studios are having a moment, driven in part by pandemic trends; newbies and veterans alike speak to the merits of a space of one’s own.

A typical day for Nishan Kooner of 10 and 10 Garden Centre revolves around helping customers find the right plants – all while raising funds for Ukraine.

Map out a season of good eating with Parisian-style pastries, creamy coconut yogurt and on-farm adventures.

How a woodcarver finds his flow while crafting handsome – and durable – utensils and charcuterie boards.

Artful coasters, feel-good skincare and adorable hand soaps.

Felted treasures, pink hoodies and handcrafted pottery.