Written by Sabrina Kooistra - Making life a little more DIVINE.

7 min

Food

From Cyprus with Love: A Conversation with Cookbook Author Irene Matys

I’ve had the honour and privilege of speaking with many chefs, grocery shop and food truck owners about the trials and triumphs of leaving home and fostering community and belonging…

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sourdough, Sourdough everything, cookbook

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4 min

Food

Behind “Sourdough Everything” with Sourdough Enzo, Rachel Pardoe

If sourdough envy is possible, I caught it while perusing Rachel Pardoe’s (aka Sourdough Enzo) Instagram. As if I needed another excuse to finally make and name a sourdough starter,…

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5 min

Books
Food

Exploring Nigerian Flavours with “Chop Chop” Author Ozoz Sokoh

Food is sustenance at its most rudimentary and an intertwining of history, migration, coexistence, climate, religion, and family at its richest and deepest. There are so many more histories to…

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12 min

Books
Food

DIVINE Reviews: Ottawa’s Literary Feast 2026

If you listen to the persistent folks tempting you to take a second look at our capital – some argue underrated – city, I am willing to hear them out.…

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honeymoon, vacation, couple, travel, italy, golden hour, newly weds, marriage, wedding

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4 min

Say “I Do” to a Late Bloom Honeymoon

“In the Italian Riviera with an unlimited budget.” It goes without saying that my future husband is, indeed, a Pinterest virgin. You can’t just ask a girl what her dream…

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5 min

Books
Food

Redefining Luxury with Perch Chef Justin Champagne-Lagarde

Ethical, complex, rooted – it’s how Chef Justin Champagne-Lagarde, the head and heart behind Ottawa’s celebrated Perch restaurant, defines his philosophy, one renowned for embracing local and Canadian ingredients, and…

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calgary stampede, calgary skyline, dining

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5 min

Food

Three Restaurants to Add to Your Calgary Stampede Trip Itinerary

For Calgarians, summer really kicks off with the start of the Calgary Stampede. For 10 days, the Saddledome and Stampede grounds become the centre of gravity for this annual, city-wide…

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Burger: Girl eating a burger, retro diner, juicy burger, sandwiches and handhelds, fries, take-out, fast food

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3 min

Food

Two Calgary Burger Joints Worth Writing Home About

For a burger aficionado like myself, there’s nothing quite like pulling up to a juicy burger joint, rolling up my sleeves, and taking that first bite. When it comes to…

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vikram vij: jmy new indian kitchen, cookbooks in a pile with a hand holding Gunpowder Prawns with Coconut Masala

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5 min

Books
Food

Behind “My New Indian Kitchen” with Chef Vikram Vij and Jennifer Muttoo

“At its heart, My New Indian Kitchen is about connection between generations, cultures, and people,” said author Jennifer Muttoo. “If it inspires someone to cook Indian food at home with…

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5 min

Fashion

10 Dreamy Bridal Shoes plus Tips to Help You Choose ‘the One’

In another life, I was a Disney Princess. Okay, I’ve got no actual proof of that, other than being told one day that I could play Cinderella, a compliment that,…

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