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NEW CONTENT: Weston Winterlicious #12 - Crudo Pizza and Panuozzo

Looking for something to eat today? Check out something local. Here's one from Weston where I live.

#eatlocal #dinelocal #supportlocalrestaurants

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Weston Winterlicious #12 - Crudo Pizza & Panuozzo — Celia Chandler, Writer
Crudo occupies space at the back of an unassuming plaza at 1451 Royal York Road, just north of Eglinton. It’s technically out of Weston but it is walkable.* To be honest, while this series is intended...
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February 15, 2026 at 4:28 PM
NEW CONTENT: Weston Winterlicious #11 - Bellina Restaurant
Another story about a restaurant in my community that needs our support. Don't live in Weston? Try something near you. Trust me: UberEatsdoesn't need you. They do.
#eatlocalsupportlocal #dinelocal

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Weston Winterlicious #11 - Bellina Restaurant — Celia Chandler, Writer
Bellina - it’s an Italian word for cute or lovely. But it’s also the name of a Somali restaurant on Lawrence just west of Weston Road.  It’s been open for two years already but I only just made m...
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February 8, 2026 at 1:44 PM
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lane Changer - Rosemary Sadlier, destination? social change

First published last fall, I'm reposting this one to honour Rosemary Sadlier and #BlackHistoryMonth2026. 30 years of celebrating in Canada!

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Lane Changer - Rosemary Sadlier, destination? social change — Celia Chandler, Writer
Rosemary Sadlier’s lane crossed mine because she volunteers her time interviewing candidates for the Diversity Scholarship program offered at the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto where I wor...
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February 5, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Missed this morning's blog? I don't mind reading it to you!

#weston #dinelocal #supportlocalrestaurants

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Weston Winterlicious #10 - Punta Cana Haus
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February 1, 2026 at 11:09 PM
NEW CONTENT: Weston Winterlicious #9 -- Old Nassau

Check out my latest Weston restaurant review. Not close to Weston? Try out something new in your own neighbourhood.

#eatlocal #supportlocalrestaurants

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Weston Winterlicious #9 - Old Nassau — Celia Chandler, Writer
Nearly two years ago, Old Nassau, on Weston Road near King, became a hubbub of activity. You may remember why — Keith Lee, famous for his food reviews on TikTok, chose Toronto as his first destination...
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January 25, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Did you miss my morning blog? No problem. Let me read it to you, maybe while you're dining solo!

#dinesolo #diningsolo #treatyourself #youreworthit

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I eat, I read, I watch — dining solo #37
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January 21, 2026 at 11:35 PM
NEW CONTENT: Weston Winterlicious #8 - El Meson del Charro

Check out the next in my series of profiles of Weston's eateries.

#eatlocal #dinelocal #supportlocal #supportsmallbusinessowners

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Weston Winterlicious #8 - El Meson del Charro — Celia Chandler, Writer
In case you missed it, El Mesón Del Charro is the latest Mexican restaurant in Weston.  It advertises its food as authentic and homemade and so clearly it was on my list. When Christmas Eve dawne...
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January 18, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Missed the morning blog? Here's the video version.

#weston #eatlocal #supportlocal

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Weston Winterlicious #7 - Eggsmart
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January 11, 2026 at 11:05 PM
NEW CONTENT: Weston Winterlicious #7 - Eggsmart

Reviving my series from 2025 about Weston's local eateries. Restaurants suffer as we recover from the season of overeating, overdrinking, & overspending. Support local spots!

#eatlocal #supportlocal #Weston

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Weston Winterlicious #7 - Eggsmart — Celia Chandler, Writer
I’ve lived in Weston now for over 14 years and Eggsmart on Weston Road has been here most/all(?) of those years. Honestly, I don’t know. I’d never been. A couple of months ago, though, I planned to...
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January 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Let me read you my blog: 12 ways I protected my mental health in December

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12 ways I protected my mental health in December
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January 4, 2026 at 10:33 PM
NEW CONTENT: 12 ways I protected my mental health in December

I hope there's something in today's post that will help you next year if you're like me and you find the holidays tough. I know I'm not alone.

#holidaystress #mentalhealth #12tipsofChristmas

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12 ways I protected my mental health in December — Celia Chandler, Writer
One year ago, tears streamed onto the massage table as I shared the misery I felt during the 2024 holiday season. I vowed not to repeat that funk in December 2025. I first explored options to go away ...
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January 4, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Curious about tomorrow's blog?

I'm sharing the 12 ways I protected my mental health in December.

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January 3, 2026 at 10:51 PM
NEW CONTENT: 2025 Successes and 2026 Resolutions

Thanks to readers for your continued support this year. Curious about how the writing year was for me? Check out my year-end report.

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2025 Successes and 2026 Resolutions — Celia Chandler, Writer
2025 has been a good year for me as a writer. I was thrilled to be asked to write a regular column in the magazine of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario and also delighted to have the Toronto Star ...
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December 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
NEW CONTENT: I eat, I read, I watch #35

Something to whet your appetite for next June -- asparagus vichyssoise!

#diningsolo #youreworthit #treatyourself

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I eat, I read, I watch — dining solo #35 — Celia Chandler, Writer
Regular readers will know of my June asparagus pilgrimage to a Niagara Region farm owned by friends. I pack my car full of green gold and prepare it daily for a couple of weeks. To eat it at this time...
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December 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Missed my blog this morning? Lemme read it to you.

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Baggage vs Memento - crossing lanes with you
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December 14, 2025 at 11:52 PM
NEW CONTENT: Baggage vs Memento - crossing lanes with you
Inspired by the #nuitblanche event at Crossroads Theatre in Weston!
Photo credit: Samantha Hurley.
with thanks to Michelle Urbano.
#LaneChanger #LaneChange

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Baggage vs Memento - crossing lanes with you — Celia Chandler, Writer
I remember when I bought it for him. CBC sold branded merch in their HQ on Front Street and by then, Radio 1 was on not just in our house, but also kept Jack company as drove to fix fridges and assess...
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December 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
NEW CONTENT: I eat, I read, I watch 34

Squash mac and cheese. If it sounds gross to you, it did to me at first too. Read on!

#DineSolo #youreworthit #eatfromfreezer

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I eat, I read, I watch — dining solo #34 — Celia Chandler, Writer
Imagine my disappointment - I thought I’d pulled a piece of salmon from the freezer. Yes, I’ll grant you, I looked a little thicker and darker than normal, but the colour was sort of right and I could...
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December 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM