Lilia Carone

I once said, “Let’s just walk around Kensington and not spend anything.” My friend looked at me like I suggested eating soup with a fork. An hour later, we were buried in handmade jewelry and coffee beans—and definitely not empty-handed. Kensington is that friend who convinces you to spend money you didn’t plan to spend—and

I’ve tried making waffles at home—the real, homemade kind, not the frozen ones. But somehow, they never quite turn out the way I imagine. They’re either too dense, not crispy enough, or just…disappointing.  So, I gave up and just trusted experts. Whenever a waffle craving hits, I head out to the restaurants in the city

I’ve always considered fries the ultimate comfort food—crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and perfect for dipping. I’ve tried making them at home, but no matter how many recipes or air fryer hacks I follow, I can never quite get the perfect crunch. So, I turned to the experts. From skinny shoestring fries

Last year, my friends and I celebrated my birthday at a cosy French bistro in Calgary. It was winter, so we enjoyed watching snow fall gently outside while savouring the delicious coq au vin. For a few hours, it felt like we’d been transported straight to Paris. That moment made me realise why French cuisine

Sometimes when life gets stressful, a massage just doesn’t cut it. It feels like the stress is deeper; it’s like it needs to rise up and out from inside me if that makes sense. That’s when I usually book myself a sauna session.  There’s just something about it. It feels like I’m sweating out all

When I was a kid, I used to get super pumped whenever my parents took me to the mall. There was just something magical about it, right? But you know what’s even better? The malls that still manage to get you excited, even when you’re all grown up. Some malls are just practical spots. You

Have you ever had something so good that you just can’t keep it out of your head? For me, it’s pastries.  Now I know you think – hey, you can’t be that crazy over croissants! –  but when the taste and texture are just perfect, the right bread will really get you chronic cravings!  As