LCBO Food and Drink Autumn 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DRINK

WINE ONTARIO WINE STARS By James Chatto

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With movie stars descending on Toronto for TIFF, we present another kind of star: enduringly classic, best-selling, can’t-miss Ontario wines worthy of standing ovations.

TRENDS LOCAL AUTHORITY By Stephen Beaumont

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Independent brewing and distilling requires passion, perseverance and luck—just ask these five outstanding Ontario producers.

SPIRITS A TASTE OF FALL By Victoria Walsh

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No need to give up your favourite summery cocktails—we’ve tweaked them with autumnal flavours to let you linger over summer while easing into fall.

DEPARTMENTS FOOD

BASICS PESTO PAIRINGS By Signe Langford

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These days, pesto can be made with all kinds of ingredients— our four new standout recipes prove it, paired to great effect with the newest wines on LCBO shelves.

SEASONAL PIE À LA FROMAGE By Monda Rosenberg

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Elevating the idea of apple pie and cheese, these five sensational pies combine unexpected cheeses and fall fruits with heavenly results. TWISTS TURKEY ON THE Q By Eric Vellend Grilled recipes that offer a whole new array of ways to enjoy the big bird.

IN EVERY ISSUE

EDITOR’S NOTES

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A SPLASH OF AMARO The bittersweet Italian liqueur boosts sweetness and lends complex flavour to caramelized onions in an unforgettable grilled cheese sandwich. WHAT’S NEW A selection of products from around the world available at the LCBO and VINTAGES. MUST-HAVES Things we love for entertaining and around the house.

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FLAVOURS HOT POTATOES By Marilyn Bentz-Crowley

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Nothing, perhaps, is so versatile as a potato: different varieties, seasonings and cooking methods offer endless possibilities.

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TRENDSPOTTING On our radar this issue—Canadian whisky.

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QUICK & EASY SIMPLIFYING SUPPER By Eshun Mott

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RECIPE INDEX

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Weeknight suppers just got a whole lot easier, thanks to recipes that require just one baking sheet for cooking the whole meal—simple, tidy, speedy and delicious!

SOURCE RESOURCE

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FIVE QUESTIONS WITH… Chef de cuisine Coulson Armstrong of celebrity hotspot Canoe discreetly dishes on being dazzled by the stars.

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