LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Departments FOOD 43 101 FIRE IT UP! By Eric Vellend with

103 FLAVOURS ALL SURF, NO TURF By Alison Kent Coast to coast, Canada’s spectacular seafood is back in season: Treat it with the recipes it deserves. 121 TWISTS SLICE OF LIFE By Suresh Doss Capture the character of Ontario’s cultural diversity with three great ways to up your sandwich game.

43 Fire It Up!

Tonia Wilson-Vuksanovic Barbecue tips, hacks and recipes that will make sure you stay monarch of the grill for another summer.

53 ENTERTAINING TAKE IT EASY By Marcella DiLonardo

Gorgeous no-bake desserts take the stress out of entertaining— and the heat out of the kitchen.

DRINK 35 BASICS MEET YOUR MATCH By Dick Snyder From crisp and light to opulently rich, exceptionally food-friendly Chardonnay has a wine for every palate.

95 ORIGINS CANADIAN CLASSIC By Jessica Huras

Rediscover the iconic Caesar cocktail, from its beginnings to the latest twists on the classic.

59 MIX IT UP FLAVOURS TO SAVOUR By Christine Sismondo

111 SEASONAL TOPS IN HOPS By Lisa Jackson

Vive les différences! Our expert explores a range of unique flavoured vodkas and creates cool new cocktails.

This summer brings fresh beers in an array of innovative styles to shake up your usual roster of go-to brews.

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139 RECIPE INDEX 139 Source Resource 140 ONTARIO MAKERS

12 EDITOR’S NOTES

19 INSIDE SCOOP By Eric Vellend The latest bits, bites and sips to keep you in the know.

BESPOKE BLOOMS By Brenda Morrison Handmade paper botanicals to DIY or buy.

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EARLY SUMMER 2021 FOOD & DRINK