LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2021

Halibut koftesi & dilled fava spread

A pescatarian alternative to traditional Turkish köftesi, light and lemony fish “meatballs” are paired with a make-ahead dilled fava spread. Recipe on page 129

Set the mood Creating a stylish space is easier than it sounds. Whether you have a large terrace or a diminutive balcony, you don’t need to buy an entire new outdoor set or hire a landscape designer—just focus on the basics. The key is mixing and matching, whether you’re using multiple colours or different décor styles.

Plants No greenery in your backyard? No problem. Cluster potted trop- ical plants in an array of heights to add verdant appeal. Look for plants that will thrive outdoors all summer long, such as fiddle-leaf fig trees and dramatic elephant ear plants.

FLORALS When it comes to arranging your flowers, “don’t be afraid—just go for it,” says floral designer Caitlin Bolton of Northern Blush Floral (northernblushfloral.ca) in Alliston, Ont. Bolton, who works with local Ontario flower growers to create unexpected combinations—such as mixing hand- dyed palm fans with delicate anemo- nes and roses—encourages people to celebrate the unusual.

candles Flickering candlelight is an inex- pensive way to add atmosphere to an outdoor patio. There’s no such thing as too many candles; mix and match different styles of candle holders. A simple scattering of tea lights in small jars on table surfaces also works wonders.

NAPKINS As tempting as it may be to use paper napkins, fabric cocktail nap- kins are a sustainable and elegant choice. Look for prewashed nap- kins in a linen and cotton blend— they can be screen-printed with a logo or any message you want, and the slightly rumpled look doesn’t require ironing.

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EARLY SUMMER 2021 FOOD & DRINK