Tim Jahnigen has faith in the world. “I’ve learned that we are hardwired for love, hope and happiness,” says the inventor of a sports ball that kicks back. Most charitable organizations focus on what people would consider the necessities of a community –food, shelter and education. But what about necessities for the soul? A CNN …
We often wonder how cutthroat the fashion industry really is, but after talking with the busy bodies of a new fashion label, it is clear that the sartorial world is not for the faint of heart. On the day of our interview, the Pavoni designers pull me in two different directions – one working on …
There is no strict formula or recipe to follow when creating a successful fundraiser – it isn’t like baking a cake. In fact, mimicking the herd is what led to the industry’s most stagnant period. Starting in the early 1990s, and lasting for nearly a decade, virtually every event – regardless of whether it was …
Since I spend a good deal of my time travelling and cooking, I’m not too pressured to hunt for new ideas or dishes – I usually find them in the local ingredients of the countries that I visit, or through the chefs who are sharing the kitchen with me. This spring, while I was in …
Get the Look Create a sizzling summer party with the bright hues of coral, tangerine and yellow. Accent this citrus palette with chartreuse green, a complement to the natural beauty of your backyard. Match your table décor with exotic fruits, and add some fresh slices to your water decanters for sweet flavour and a special …
In the dead of a winter’s night gripped by an icy breath, we hunker down by the fireplace, dreaming of heated days with good company and great wine. Yet it’s these dreaded conditions that help to sweeten our summer, when frigid hours of darkness provide an opportune time for winemakers to produce a favoured Canadian …
