LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2019

THANKSGIVING MADE EASY 2 FALL CLEANING

Begin in your dining room: Look up and look out. Check the light fixture, as you may need to move your dining room table out of the way to clean it. You don’t want to set the table with all your crystal stemware, only to notice cobwebs on the chandelier. And windows! Clean the glass, inside and out.

Organize Your Kitchen  Clear out your fridge, freezer and pantry of expired food, making room for Thanksgiving groceries, storing the turkey and later the leftovers. Also take note of what you’re out of and running low on, including spices. In the foyer  Tidy up the closet, taking coats and jackets to a bed, making room with empty hangers for guests’ outerwear. Declutter the entranceway to create a place for their shoes and boots, too. In case of rainy weather, be ready for wet umbrellas.

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STORAGE SMARTS 4

Seating Arrangements

Elevate the occasion by setting out nameplates at each place setting, ensuring who is at the head of the table and that you’re seated closest to the kitchen.

Set the table

Knowing what to store where makes putting groceries away quick and easy. JJ Sheppard, owner of Raise the Root organic market, shares this a handy list for storing fall veggies, keeping them fresh for Thanksgiving: REFRIGERATOR £ Cauliflower

Do this mid-week—leaving yourself plenty of time to polish silverware, iron linens, dust off stemware and replace chipped dinnerware or wine glasses. When done, cover carefully with a spare tablecloth to keep any dust from settling, removing just before guests arrive. Damage Control: Oft-forgotten trivets are a godsend for sparing wood dining tables from any burn marks caused by hot casserole dishes or serveware. Look for ones that will protect from heat, but also won’t scuff or scratch surfaces. Get them out when you set the table, ensuring room for every side dish you’re planning to make.

PANTRY £ Garlic £ Onions £ Potatoes £ Squash £ Sweet Potatoes

£ Carrots £ Turnips £ Broccoli £ Zucchini

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AUTUMN 2019 FOOD & DRINK