ET Canada host Sangita Patel reflects on how her mother has helped shape her values.

Why Sangita Patel spoils her mom every Mother's Day

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Living

Skip the restaurant reservations and gather friends for an elegant meal at your place. Get this seafood stew recipe and more at Chatelaine.com

Italian seafood stew recipe

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Dinner

Recipes

Sweet custard with a golden-caramel crunch on top will close out dinner with stunning panache. Find this creme brulee recipe and more at Chatelaine.com

Raspberry and basil creme brulee recipe

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bake

Try this light and refreshing lemon cocktail recipe at your next weekend brunch! More cocktail recipes at Chatelaine.com

Chardonnay and lemon cocktail recipe

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Cocktails

Sweet and savoury is the perfect brunch combination. For more crunchy bacon (and brunch!) recipes, go to Chatelaine.com

Sweet and crunchy bacon bites

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mother's day

Why Sangita Patel spoils her mom every Mother's Day

Italian seafood stew

Raspberry and basil créme brûlée

Chardonnay and lemon cocktail

Sweet and crunchy bacon bites