Montreal

  • The shops were holiday decorated in October. Then the ads flourished like Wild Parsnip. By mid-November, as if exposed to the weed’s sap, I had a severe skin reaction (photodermatitis) that worsened as the month waned. Black Friday. Cyber-Monday. Buy, buy, buy. The business news reports continuously remind us that, according to Forbes, holiday sales

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  • There is no time of day more underrated than the morning. A cup of coffee with a slice of toast. Personally, I would prefer either a fresh croissant or a fresh bagel. Finding a quality bagel or croissant is difficult. A croissant should be flaky, with buttery layers, and crispy golden brown. Kosher bagels should

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