Happy first day of winter, fellow foodies! Winter is one of our favourite times of the year and not just because of the holidays.

We love winter because it’s the season of hot drinks and steaming soups, sumptuous stews and rich desserts. It’s a time to indulge in delicacies (oysters, anyone?) and cozy comfort foods and stay warm with a good book.

Our go-to winter menu includes a delicate French soup, a modern twist on a classic Greek Christmas lunch, and a tea-infused chocolate dessert that will have you reaching for seconds.

Bon appétit!

The holiday season is a magical time, but it can also be somewhat stressful, especially when it comes to finding the perfect gift for all of your loved ones.

With less than a week until Christmas, it can be tempting to panic buy novelty socks for anyone left on your list. Instead, we recommend checking out our Holiday Gift Guide where you’ll find the perfect book for everyone from your sports-obsessed brother-in-law to your cousin who loves to cook to the friend that’s just taken up woodworking.

We’ve got you covered, whoever you need to buy for, and you can find all of our books in bookstores or online. Holiday shopping has never been so easy…

It’s easy to overdose on tinsel, glitter, and lights during the holiday season. From sparkly wrapping paper to twinkling lights on the tree, the glitz and glitter can be a bit much for even the most devoted Christmas enthusiast.

Rather than getting all Scrooge-like about an excess of festive fripperies, we’re turning to the experts at The Simple Things for inspiration on how to make our homes merry and bright for the season with elegant and sustainable nature-inspired decorations.

These simple festive crafts will add a vintage touch to your holiday decorating this year — with the added benefit of getting out in the fresh air to do some foraging for materials.

From natural tree ornaments to recyclable gift wrap, your house will soon be filled with wintery wonder. And not a single sequin in sight…