This coconut rice is proof that simple ingredients can make something seriously special. 🥥✨
Studded with fragrant curry leaves and toasted spices, @vijayaselvaraju ’s recipe is deeply aromatic, comforting and perfect alongside your favourite mains. Bonus: it reheats beautifully for easy meals throughout the week.
Head to the link in our bio for the full recipe and preparation instructions.
📸: Tanya Pilgrim
Victoria Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer for many Canadians, even if the weather isn't quite there yet. You can still fire up the grill for a taste of the warmer season ahead, then bring it inside for a long-weekend feast 😋
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📸: Joanne Pai, Dhivya Subramanian, Betty Shin Binon
What if your garden could tell your story? 🌱
Gardens aren't just a place to grow plants and food. They can be a wonderful way to reconnect with your cultural heritage and family traditions.
Gardening expert Luay Ghafari @urbanfarmandkitchen shares some tips on how you can help shift your mindset and reconnect with your past in your own garden this summer.
Produced in association with CBC Creator Network.
This cold soba noodle salad is fresh, satisfying and has a spicy peanut dressing that ties everything together.
@maplechutney 's recipe is packed with crisp, fresh vegetables for plenty of texture, while shredded tofu adds extra protein to make a hearty, balanced meal that's perfect for lunches.
If you’re making the salad ahead of time, just cook the tofu, prepare the dressing and vegetables, and refrigerate everything for later. When you’re ready to eat, simply cook the noodles, toss all the ingredients together and serve!😋
Head to the link in @cbclife ’s bio for the full recipe, or comment “RECIPE” to get it sent straight to your DMs.
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Spring is in the air and wedding season is officially here! More and more, wedding cakes are becoming storytelling pieces that reflect the couple behind them.
Edible lace and meringue swans are trendy yet timeless elements included in this design by @sorshi_world , inspired by gothic European architecture and layered with romantic details. Inside, a vanilla sponge is paired with Ontario-grown strawberry and rhubarb compote, and garnished with garden thyme.
Would you go classic, modern, or somewhere in between for your dream wedding cake?
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This week, try not to jump to conclusions. Our feelings are more likely to muddle our judgment, and it can be useful to set aside extra time to process the facts we’re presented with before responding to others.
That said, you'll be in a prime position to come out of your shell and create meaningful new friendships as Mercury and Jupiter harmonize. This influence is known to boost our confidence and intuition, motivating us to open our social circles.
Read more in your horoscope for the week, over at the link in our bio.
Step inside a condo transformed with luxe marble and stunning custom upgrades.
When home and design content creator @abhishekdekate found his condo in downtown Toronto's Fort York neighbourhood, it was "love at first sight." But as much as he loved the space — particularly its floor-to-ceiling windows — he had a very specific vision for its transformation.
As the first home to be featured in CBC Life's house tour series, On the Inside, he shared how he reimagined it with bold, custom upgrades and created a dream space for entertaining.
Explore the space and watch the full home tour at the link in our bio.
A spicy masala omelette with ghee-fried toast is the kind of unforgettable breakfast that stays with you.
In this 5-Ingredient Masala Omelet recipe from her cookbook, Indian Food Is Easy, @vijayaselvaraju leans into the iconic pairing of buttery pan-fried toast and green chili-speckled eggs, made with the distinctive and fragrant aroma of sweet onions and fiery chilies frying in the pan. “There’s something about the contrast of the crispy edges of the ghee-griddled toast paired with the green chili-speckled eggs which was undeniably delicious.”
Head to the link in our bio for the full recipe and preparation instructions.
📸: Tanya Pilgrim
Your Friday night cocktail just got an upgrade 🍸
Beverage & hospitality expert @evelynchick ’s White Peaks cocktail is crisp, elegant and surprisingly easy to make. Her pro tip? Don’t be shy with the ice.
Head to the link in our bio for the recipe and bartender-approved tricks to elevate your next at-home cocktail night.
📸: Jessica Blaine Smith
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, you may be planning to honour mom or a mother figure in your life by cooking a delicious homemade meal. Even if you’re not a seasoned host, you can absolutely pull it off with these ideas for any type of gathering this weekend.
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✍: @camillawynne
📸: Owais Rafique Marketing Inc.; Dhivya Subramanian; Kyla Zanardi; Jonathan Lovekin; Carmen Cheung; Sarah Hogan; Marcella DiLonardo; David Bagosy; Dhivya Subramanian
Want to enjoy your garden rhubarb for longer? Turn it into a bright and sour shrub!
Follow along as Luay Ghafari of @urbanfarmandkitchen shares how to preserve the beloved spring crop as a syrup you can stir into drinks all summer 😋 Have fun experimenting with other produce from your garden or farmers’ market too, like strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and peaches.
Head to the link in @CBCLife 's bio for the full how-to, or comment "RECIPE" and we'll send it straight to your DMs.
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Fluctuating temperatures are why May is the month for both soups and salads. As you tire of cold-weather favourites, reach for recipes brimming with seasonal produce and dishes packed with plenty of bright herbs that will make meals feel fresh.
Swipe for some ideas that will satisfy your cravings for lightened-up fare, while still feeling hearty, and head to the link in our bio for the full list of recipes.
📸: Kevin Clark; Carmen Cheung; Amina Al-Saigh; Dhivya Subramanian; Hetty Lui McKinnon; Ellen Silverman; Eric Wolfinger; Ed Anderson; Anguel Dimov
