Sahaana Ranganathan
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Housing
How to buy a house with co-owners
When Lesli Gaynor was 25, she bought a home with two friends.
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Culture
Getting free passes to Toronto attractions and events
If you're looking for fun and free indoor activities to do this winter, this guide's for you.
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Food
Making Callaloo — or leafy green vegetable curry — and rice
If you’re a foodie in Kensington Market, you’ve likely had a jerk chicken dish from Rasta Pasta. The Jamaican-Italian fusion spot is known for their creative dishes, such as jerk chicken lasagna or scampi linguini, which combines linguini, shrimp and a coconut cream curry sauce. Owner, Chef Magnus Patterson is sharing callaloo and rice, or […]
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Food
Making zero-waste gazpacho with blemished vegetables
For chef Jagger Sean Gordon, ugly vegetables don’t belong in the trash bin. “I came from a broken home. Food insecurity was a big part of my life. I chose to make a difference in other people’s lives by reducing food waste,” says Gordon. That’s why he chose to share a gazpacho recipe. “It’s basically […]
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Food
Making spiced labneh and chickpeas
Craving a fresh yet filling dish that can be done in 15 minutes? This recipe is for you. Chef Mehyo El Jawhary shared with us a recipe based on labneh, a strained and salted yogurt that’s a staple in Lebanese households. His twist on the dish is adapted from a meal his grandfather used to […]
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Food
Making nasi goreng or Indonesian fried rice
Indonesian chef Elita shares a Southeast Asian classic: Nasi goreng or stir-fried rice, an easy and cheap recipe you can make with leftovers.
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Food
Making Roman-style chicken and peppers
Ever craved some Italian food but never quite enough to break the bank over a fancy meal? Italian home cook, Erica Foffi is here to make Italian cuisine affordable. Foffi moved to Toronto from Rome two years ago and has been sharing her passion for her cuisine ever since. The recipe she’s sharing — pollo […]
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Food
How to meal prep like a pro: Recipes from Toronto chefs
Do you want to try new recipes from diverse cuisines? We asked five local chefs to show us their fail-proof affordable dishes.
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Entertainment
FINDING THIRD SPACES TO HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS IN TORONTO
Where do you go to hang out with old friends or meet new ones? 🎳 We went on a hunt for cozy and affordable third spaces in Toronto, from east to west, and came back with a plan to help you find and build community.
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Culture
Hunting for third spaces across Toronto
How do you begin to develop a sense of community?
