LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2015

MUST -HAVES SPECIAL TOUCHES TO ADD SPARKLE AND EASE TO YOUR THANKSGIVING—AND HALLOWEEN—ENTERTAINING. BY BRENDA MORRISON  •  PHOTOGRAPHY BY VINCE NOGUCHI

LIQUID ASSETS If you’re in the habit of opening a fine whisky with a few drops of water, for the ultimate experience, use Uisge Source Water of Scotland ($8, 100 mL bottle), sourced from the same locations where premium single malts are made. Speyside, Islay and Highland regions are available at BYOB Emporium (Toronto, 416•858•2932, byobto.com).

GRATE EXPECTATIONS Freshly grated salt is a new trend favoured by foodies. Kikkerland’s Rivsalt ($34 for a three-piece set, salt refills are $6.50) offers a stylish way to in- troduce this tasteful idea at the dinner table, using a stainless-steel grater and pink Himalayan rock salt, presented on a beechwood stand. Available at Bergo Designs (Toronto, 416•861•1821, bergo.ca).

SCARY GOOD Take a bite on the dark side with Toronto-based arti- san chocolatier Laura Slack’s signature Dulce Skulls ($10 for three). Handpainted with copper lustre, these unconventional dark chocolate truffles—filled with rich dulce de leche—are exquisite works of edible art and make a great hostess gift for Halloween dinner parties. For stores: lauraslack.com; to shop online: foodiepages.ca.

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