LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2017

CLEAN-UP CREW Whether you’re cleaning a few potatoes or an entire bushel basket of apples, the Flex Scrub Veggie Brush and Flex Scrub Fruit Brush ($12.99 each) are designed to fit comfortably into the palm of your hand and curve around the surfaces of fresh produce to clean off dirt, wax and pesticides. Available at Binz (Toronto, 416•762•2469, binz.ca).

SLICE ADVICE Instead of having a kitchen drawer full of inferior knives, invest in Le Creuset’s Knife Collection ($80 to $250), offering six different essential blades. Choose from three timeless handle finishes: Italian olive wood, sleek stainless steel or black phenolic. Ideal for wedding registries and available at Le Creuset Boutiques (lecreuset.ca).

MEET YOUR MATCH As nights get colder and longer, be prepared to light the fireplace and candles by keeping a Farmhouse Pottery Match Striker ($65) set out on the hearth. This durable stoneware vessel makes for a lovely housewarming gift. Available at Hopson Grace (Toronto, 416•926•1120, hopsongrace.com).

PICK OF THE CROP The tradition of preserving harvest vegetables is more popular than ever! Transform cucumbers into pickles, cabbage into sauerkraut and much more—all with Mortier Pilon Fermentation Crocks (from $39.95). Available at Bradshaws & Kitchen Detail (Stratford, 1•844•271•6281, bradshawscanada.com).