LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2017

BY BRENDA MORRISON  •  PHOTOGRAPHY BY VINCE NOGUCHI THE LATEST IN KITCHEN AND HOME ACCESSORIES TAKE FORM AND FUNCTION TO THE NEXT LEVEL. MUST -HAVES

FLEX TIME When the countdown to dinner is on, the

Anywhere! Digital Timer ($13.99) features a twist- and-bend silicone band so it can be wrapped around your wrist, a belt loop or even a barbecue handle. It also features a magnet to attach to the fridge, oven or screen door. Available at IQ Living (Toronto, 416•466•2727, iqliving.com).

PRESERVING PRODUCE Keep fruits and vegetables that can’t tolerate refrig­ eration market-fresh with the innovative Denise Water ($180). Simply fill the ceramic bowl with water while resting tender produce on the wooden slats. Choose from either maple or walnut slats, available at shopAGO (Toronto, 877•225•4246, shop.ago.net).

KERNELS OF WISDOM Snacking through weekend movie marathons and Netflix binges? The M-Cuisine single-serve microwave popcorn makers from Joseph Joseph ($24.99, set of 2) require no oil or butter and each yields 2 to 3 cups of popped corn, ideal for portion control. For retailers: 514•694•9111 or danescoinc.com.

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