LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DRINK

SEASONAL PUMPKIN PLEASURES By Stephen Beaumont, Heather Trim, Michelle P.E.Hunt & Laura Panter

43

DEPARTMENTS FOOD

The fab flavour of pumpkin imbues three beers paired with enticing mains—and two spirits hint at pumpkin in delicious cocktails.

FLAVOURS BAKED GOODS By Christopher St. Onge Jazz up the humble baked potato with inventive seasonings, ingredients and toppings.

35

SPIRITS FALLING FOR WHISKY By James Chatto, Tonia Wilson-Vuksanovic, Michelle P.E.Hunt & Laura Panter

49

An autumnal supper finds beautiful complements in three simple whisky cocktails: one for each course.

TRENDS GLASS ACTS By Eshun Mott

57

WINE BIG TIME By Charlene Rooke

107

Layering complementary ingredients into a jar makes for tasty ready-to-go midday meals, whether hot or cold, at work or at home.

Convenient, economical and enjoyable, large-format wines are worth checking out—they’re great for entertaining, celebrating and gifting.

SEASONAL HERITAGE THANKSGIVING By Lucy Waverman

101

BEER WINEMAKERS’ CHOICE By James Chatto

125

A Thanksgiving menu for two that looks back through the generations to traditional, homegrown ingredients and recipes, honouring Canada’s bounty. ENTERTAINING SAVOURY SWEETS By Jennifer MacKenzie The sweet luxury of late-harvest wines—paired with sophisticated savoury desserts—take brunch, an afternoon get-together or dinner to a memorable conclusion.

Many a winemaker loves to kick back with beer— we’ve rounded up some of their favourite go-to labels.

117

IN EVERY ISSUE

EDITOR’S NOTES

11

A SPLASH OF LIQUEUR Cherry liqueur adds deep, fruity flavour and renders milk chocolate truffles a grown-up treat. 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. TRENDSPOTTING From smart shopping to dining on discards, how to reduce food waste at home.

13

57

15

20

23

159 RECIPE INDEX 160 KITCHEN ESSENTIALS

Expand your skills or learn something new through cooking methods, information, recipes and tips. This issue? Getting the most out of butter.

8  FOOD & DRI NK AUTUMN 2017