Be Stretched to A Better You in 2016
Forget diet resolutions. Instead, resolve to book yourself an appointment at the Toro Holistic Health Centre for the best way to start the New Year.
To Buy
The Shop Around the Corner: More French Neighbours & Other Quebec Curios
On another tour of Montreal’s micro bookstores, we stop and have another look at stores owned by some of our French neighbours.
The Shop Around the Corner: Our International Friends & Other Quebec Curios
Some more of Montreal’s micro-bookstores. This week: French and international bookstores.
Smooth Like Butr Savonnerie
Montreal’s soapmaker Butr uses products you can eat to create her wonderful soaps. Interview and review here.
Photojournal: Pick Your Gifts at the Salon des Métiers d’Art
Still looking for one-of-a-kind gifts. The Salon des Métiers d’Art probably has something for you. Here are some of the vendors you can find there.
Open Up To Mademoiselle Poire at the Salon de Métiers d’Art de Montréal
Turn a rainy day into a colourful one with one of these cute umbrellas, on sale now for the holidays at the annual craft salon.
Sweet Dreams Are Made of… The Sandman Series
Graphic novel series by one of the world’s most prolific fantasy writer should make your list of must gets this year.
40 and Famished: Double Take at A First Bite
Esther checks out the seasonal offerings at Montreal’s premiere bakery.
Nisha Coleman Launches Busker
Nisha Coleman’s new book follows her first year and a half as a busker on the streets of Paris, from her precarious arrival in the city to her thriving life.
Book of the Month Club: A Very Courageous Decision by Graham McCann
T. A. Wellington reviews Graham McCann’s book “A Very Courageous Decision”, charting the making of what should have been Britain’s Best Sitcom.
Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice at the Nutcracker Market
Lily Huynh takes us on a tour of the seasonal market that raises funds for children.
The Shop Around the Corner: Montreal’s Micro Bookstores & Other Quebec Curios
Want to support small businesses? Check out some of these micro bookstore in Montreal!
Kimchi and Comedy: the Stuff of Guts
Lise Vigneault is one multi-talented lady. She’s selling her sauerkraut at the SAT souk this week.
Holiday Shopping at Montreal Christmas Markets and Seasonal Fairs
They have been ongoing for several weeks already, but they’ll keep on happening every weekend. Here’s a list of choice places to get your gifts.
Local Gin Steps Up Your Holiday Cocktail
Shaken, stirred, and gladly sipped, Gin Neige takes local products and flavours to make a superior liquor.
Cooking Made Easy with MissFresh
Delivery service brings produce to you, prepared for cooking, complete with recipes. It’s also delicious. Read here…
Review: Good Reading with Tout doucement sans faire de bruit
Monique Lepage’s newest novel is a page turner with plenty of intrigue.
40 and Famished: U-Main Cheese Making Kit
Esther tries her hand at making cheese at home using a U-Main kit… and succeeds!