LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2022

INSIDE SCOOP

Herb appeal DINNER’S READY If fresh herbs have a habit of rotting in your crisper, we’ve got the answer: pesto. The vibrant green sauce will turn neglected herbs into an instant flavour booster. The basic ratio is 2 cups (500 mL) packed herbs, 1/4 cup (60 mL) nuts or seeds, 1/2 cup (125 mL) oil and 1 large garlic clove (minced). With a food processor and this handy chart, you’re ready to get saucy.

TRENDSPOTTING

Agave my heart Tequila is now being appreciated at a level more often reserved for whisky. Here are some new bottles for every level of agave aficionado.

Dejado Tequila Blanco LCBO 19441, $49.95

Packaged in a handsome bottle, this citrusy, peppery blanco is excellent on the rocks or in a next-level Margarita. Mezcal Agua Santa LCBO 14660, $63.05 A great intro to tequila’s smoky cousin, this mezcal is well-priced and slightly lower in alcohol than the norm. Cincoro Tequila Reposado LCBO 25143, $199.95 Co-founded by NBA legend Michael Jordan, Cincoro crafts this ultra-premium reposado, which offers notes of vanilla, chocolate and caramel.

GENOVESE

ASIAN

PARSLEY

CARROT TOP

pasta, salads, sandwiches

noodles, seafood

vegetable soups, lamb

carrot dishes, beet salads

Uses Herb Nut Oil Extras

basil

cilantro

flat-leaf parsley

carrot top leaves

walnuts

pine nuts

peanuts

slivered almonds

canola

virgin avocado

walnut

extra virgin olive

fresh ginger, jalapeño

anchovy, wine vinegar

lemon juice

Parmesan

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SPRING 2022 FOOD & DRINK