Forget Date Night Out, Is Cooking Together Actually the Key to Improving Your Relationship?

This Valentine’s Day, skip the crowded restaurant reservations and consider something far more intimate: cooking together. The act of preparing a meal as a duo isn’t just about getting something on the plate, it’s about communication, collaboration, and connection. But, is there actual science behind the idea that cooking together can strengthen a relationship? Experts say yes.

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A Winter Weekend at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Québec City

There are hotels you book for convenience, and then there are hotels you choose because the destination doesn’t quite make sense without them. Fairmont Le Château Frontenac falls squarely into the latter category. Perched above the St. Lawrence River in Québec City’s Old Town, the Château is as much a part of the city’s identity as its cobblestone streets and fortified walls.

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Soup for People Trying to Keep Their New Year’s Resolutions

This green soup is our kind of detox—simple ingredients, no waste, and a fridge clean-out that actually tastes good. We’re revisiting a longtime favorite from Hannah Bronfman. Her Green Detox Soup first made the rounds nearly a decade ago. It’s a simple, veggie-forward blend of greens, aromatics, and good broth, pureed until silky. While Hannah has her “recipe,” we treat it more like a blueprint: whatever’s hanging out in the crisper can go in. Sauté, simmer, blend.

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The Most Anticipated Hotel Openings of 2026

With less flash and more intention, these stays—from small lifestyle brands to legacy hoteliers—prioritize immersion over imitation. Service is seamless, and every experience is deeply rooted in place. This is our roundup of the hotel openings to keep firmly on your radar this year…

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