Canadian Living May 2022 - Vol.47 No.04

All hail May, the month that kicks off a season dedicated to beer and barbecues, backyards and blooms! The opportunity to spend more than a few shivery minutes outside seems like it’s been a long time coming, and we’re more than ready to indulge in a little freedom from the daily grind. One of our favourite ways to start off those good times—aside from the obligatory May 2-4 of local craft brews—is nurturing tiny vegetable and herb seedlings, watching them grow and become homegrown produce that we then enjoy in some of our favourite CL recipes. And planting blooms that will fill us with joy for months to come? Yes, please! (If you’re someone who pores over garden supply catalogues starting at 9 a.m. on January 1, you know what we’re…

1 FROM HEAD TO TOE MoroccanOil, the beloved haircare brand known for producing quality products that also smell delicious, has recently expanded its body-care line to include hand washes, shower gels and body lotions. These latest offerings come in a new line of fragrances, too—all inspired by the Mediterranean: Ambiance de Plage, Ambre Noir, Bergamote Fraîche, Oud Minéral and Spa du Maroc, as well as the brand’s iconic scent, Fragrance Originale, that will invigorate your senses every time you apply. Full-body luxury awaits! 2 SLAM DUNK Just because the regular season is over, it doesn’t mean you can’t keep representing Canada’s only NBA team. Introducing the exclusive, made-in-Canada collaboration between The Bay and the Toronto Raptors. This ultracool streetwear collection features the Raptors’ iconic logo and The Bay’s signature stripes. What’s more? One…

AVOCADO & BACON BREAKFAST BAGELS MAKES 4 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 20 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 45 MINUTES 8 strips bacon2 tbsp maple syruppepper1 cup cream cheese⅓ cup chopped fresh chives1 tbsp rinsed and chopped capers1 tsp grated lemon zest4 sesame seed bagels, halved horizontally1 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter4 eggssalt2 cups baby spinach8 slices tomato2 avocados, sliced microgreens (optional) Preheat oven to 375°F and line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Lay bacon strips on prepared baking sheet and brush with maple syrup; season with pepper. Bake in upper third of oven until bacon is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate; set aside. (Do not turn off oven.) (Make-ahead: Can be stored in airtight container and refrigerated for up to 5 days.) Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine cream cheese, chives, capers…

TRUE YOU B-Line is the latest range from clean skin-care brand True Botanicals—but it’s not your typical offering. The line includes a firming cream for the breasts and a nourishing oil for the external pubic area, formulated to moisturize coarse hair and eliminate ingrowns. We can finally pamper our delicate areas with these gentle targeted products. We care for hair If you read every issue of Canadian Living, you probably know a lot about serums and why they’re so great for your skin. But what about your hair? This luxurious antiaging hair serum from Kérastase promises deep hydration for thirsty scalps and manes, thanks to beloved hyaluronic acid, abyssine and vitamin E; plus, it protects against damage from pollution and heated tools. After using this treatment, hair fibres are plumped and shiny and…

FINDING THE SCENT FOR YOU Do your homework. Ask yourself, what everyday scent am I drawn to and which ones not so much? If you’ve got a fragrance you love already, look into its composition: What are its top, heart and base notes? Armed with this easy-tofind information on the internet, you’ll be better able to describe the type of scent you love. Be patient. No, it’s generally not enough to spritz perfume on your wrist one time to know if a fragrance suits you. When it comes to scents, love at first sniff is often fleeting. The reason? You need time to allow the top notes—the most volatile, and often misleading—to dissipate and give way to the heart and base notes, which should take about 10 minutes. If, after that, you’re…

MAKEUP Don’t have the time—or the inclination—to make an appointment at a salon? Of all the makeup options available, tinted and fibre-enriched brow gels win the prize for the most effective product to temporarily colour your brows and add density (and without a doubt, they’re the easiest to apply). Even better are the multi-use versions you can use to control those hairs that can become more coarse and rebellious with age. (Don’t pull out bothersome hairs!) Just fill in the brows, then brush outward to give them the desired shape. Another option is more traditional finetipped pencil. It can help fill in any sparse areas in your brows, or even subtly correct the arch. This is an essential step for those of us who tweezed too much in the ’90s and early…