LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2022

CONTENTS

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Departments

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Editor’s Notes

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Side Notes Spectacular side

Inside Scoop The latest bits, bites and sips to keep you in the know. BY ERIC VELLEND

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dishes that may very well steal the show. BY IRENE MATYS Festive Sippers Drink your dessert— cocktails insired by

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Recipe Index

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favourite holiday treats. BY MARCELLA D I LONARDO

A Splash of Cognac A chocolate tart that is full of the festive spirit. BY MICHAEL ELLIOTT

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Taste of the Tropics A range of recipes that showcase the look and

flavour of coconut. BY MIRANDA KEYES

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Lift Your Spirits Master the fine art of pairing cheese with spirits. BY TONIA WILSON- VUKSANOVIC Cheap and Cheerful Festive recipes that won’t break the bank. BY MICHELLE LUCAS LARVING Well Stocked Stock your bar—and find your house wines—with an eye to good value. BY CHARLENE ROOKE AND ERIC VELLEND Sweet Exchanges Giftable goodies to share with friends this season. BY MICHELLE LUCAS LARVING A Beginner’s Guide to Scotch Expert advice to help select a bottle with confidence. BY VICTORIA WALSH

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Oh, Snap! Versatile ginger lies at the root of sweet and savoury delights. BY ERIC VELLEND Higher Standards Top-shelf cocktails call for the finest spirits in the bar. BY CHARLENE ROOKE Dumplings 101 Master homemade dumplings with our step-by-step guide. BY CHRISTOPHER ST. ONGE

Brews Worthy Seasonal beers to stock up on with snacks to

serve alongside. BY JESSE VALLINS

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Pulling Focus Nothing tastes as good as pull-apart breads straight from the oven. BY VICTORIA WALSH No Matter the Occasion Host and hostess gifts for every seasonal celebration. BY MICHELE SPONAGLE

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Just Desserts A little liqueur makes a simple dessert unforgettable. BY JESSICA HURAS

PHOTOGRAPHY BY (LEFT) DARREN KEMPER; (RIGHT) ROB FIOCCA

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