Sure, packaged foods make cooking easy—but they're usually not that healthy. Here are seven classics (think instant oatmeal) made into DIY recipes.

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Binge-watching our favourite shows has been made possible by media services such as Netflix. But does too much time spent binge-watching affect your health?

Television

From coast to coast, winter folklore traditions bring Canada’s rich tapestry of cultural customs to life.

Canadian Winter Folklore Traditions

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Using the same principles of other small&#x2d;batch jams, juicy peak&#x2d;season tomatoes are cooked with a little sugar, fiery chipotle pepper, and caramel&#x2d;y balsamic.

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There was a time when we wouldn’t think twice about feeding dinner leftovers to pets. Nowadays, we know that their nutritional needs are different from ours.

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Tapenade is an olive&#x2d;based spread or dip hailing from the Provence region in France. It’s bold, zippy, briny, and salty.

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Troy Blight shares his take on the important role we all play in Orca conservation.

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March can be a challenging time of year, suspended somewhere between ski season and spring flowers. Discover how the natural world can guide us to a healthier, happier relationship with this little&#x2d;loved time of year.

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It took days to get the sand out of our clothes and the salt out of our hair. But one thing we’ll never get rid of: the bliss of a Tofino escape.

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Breathe some life into your workout routine. Trail running provides a change of pace, plus singing birds, panoramic vistas, and fresh air.

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Long, dark winter days can leave us feeling drained and listless. Engaging in creative activities can help put some pep back in your snow&#x2d;booted step.

How to Stay Creative in the Winter

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Learn how to create smart, actionable AI prompts to support your wellness, from meal planning and fitness to stress management and sleep optimization.

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While it may still be chilly outside, March is the ideal time to plan and prepare for the growing season ahead. Find out what you need to get started, why, and when.

Gardening

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Sunshine and warm temperatures are perfect for your entire family to live, move, and breathe in the fresh air outdoors.

Benefits of Family Time Outdoors

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This innovative recipe swaps the traditional dairy cream filling for a tofu&#x2d;based one and uses rye crispbread instead of the traditional cookies.

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Chipotle Tomato Jam

Match-Day Ginger Beer Mocktail

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Beet Carrot Tapenade

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