If you’re hosting a Thanksgiving feast next weekend, buckle up. Chances are you’ll be trying to juggle any number of dietary restrictions and requests, from low-fat to gluten-free to keto-friendly and more. As our food reporter writes, rates of food allergies and celiac disease are increasing, and alongside it we’re seeing a rise in restrictive diets for ethical, health or weight-loss reasons. So where do you draw the line – and what kind of host are you if the request simply can’t be accommodated? Read more.

The least we can do is help you pick out a nice wine for Thanksgiving. Our wine expert’s advice? Stop worrying about what to pair with your turkey, and lean into choosing a bottle you’ll all enjoy. Here are eight bottles – all Canadian – to consider.

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