Zoomer Magazine

Dishing with Dame Helen Mirren about The Duke. Plus, devour our annual food issue; meet Alfre Woodard, star of The Porter; enjoy a conversation with Margaret Atwood and all the Bridgerton gossip

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NOW AS THEN

GLORY TO UKRAINE

THE PEAKS AND VALLEYS IN THE JOURNEY

IN TUNE WITH THE TIMES

ALONE IN THE GASLIGHT

MAKING THE OFFER

Mastering Julia • The life of culinary giant Julia Child continues to feed our fascination

SHELF LIFE

Go Where You Want To Go • Inspiring ideas for the globetrotter

BODY + MIND + SPIRIT • Easy wellness advice for health and happiness

The ER Diaries

Public Affairs • On the cult of personalities and politics

Kith & Kin • The community spirit of giving together

The Face That Launched a Thousand Pictures • Helen Mirren has played queens and sexpots, but the lauded actress, who transforms into a frumpy Newcastle wife in 'The Duke', explains her method is more akin to painting a portrait than impersonating a character

SOUL TRAIN • Actor Alfre Woodard talks to Ashante Infantry about the TV series 'The Porter', and shared connections to Canada’s Black history

OLD & NEW TESTAMENTS • Susan Swan talks to Margaret Atwood about a new collection that surfaces past and present convictions

The RUMOUR MILL • As the whisper campaigns start anew in Season 2 of 'Bridgerton', Shinan Govani posits how information is power

LEONARD, LOVE & WAR • A new book details a little-known moment when the musician journeyed, unsanctioned, to a war zone to play for Israel’s troops. He’s been a beloved figure there ever since

JUST RIGHT • Goldilocks, COVID-19 and the Three Bears — a fantastical parable for pandemic times

Constant Cravings • From hot new ingredients to a surprising climate-friendly superfood, the post-lockdown culinary world is buzzier than ever. Try recipes by a global female chef and learn how to unleash your inner sommelier. So let's power up, starting with Leanne Delap's take on this year's biggest food trends, which reflect a seismic shift in the way we shop, cook, eat and drink

Family Tree • In her memoir, Toronto chef Suzanne Barr connects Jamaica to Canada through food

Wine Not? • Cutting back on sugar or looking out for sulphites? Choose the right bottle for your dietary preferences with this expert primer

The Diet Decoder • Want to drop a few? Experts weigh in on the latest ways to lose it

Eat Your Sea Vegetables • Growers, harvesters and First Nations are singing seaweed’s praises as chefs embrace its rich umami flavour

Moses’ Last Word/First Word