LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2021

INSIDE SCOOP

Orange crush SHOULD I BUY?

KITCHEN HACK

Smooth operator Leftover canned pumpkin is a common casualty of fall baking. So it doesn’t get forgotten in the back of your fridge, here are some ways to use up the silky- smooth purée.

Since hundreds of cocktails call for orange bitters, there are many brands to choose from. One stands out among the best, and it’s made in Niagara Falls, Ont. The brainchild of Andrew Gizzie, Stir Crazy orange bit- ters is well-balanced, with natural orange flavour and spicy complexity. (Since it comes with a dropper, use 10 drops for every dash.) In addition to drinks, try add- ing a few dashes to citrus cakes, salad dressings and even buttered popcorn. Stir Crazy Spirited Orange Bitters, 120 mL, $25, stir-crazy-bitters.myshopify.com

Pumpkin porridge Stir it into your morning oatmeal, and top with maple syrup, roasted pecans and cinnamon.

Your favourite cookie in beer form!

Autumn dip Whiz it with hummus in a food processor with a squeeze of lemon and pinch of allspice.

Dessert storm Local brewers are increasingly looking to the pastry shop for inspiration, creating unique beers that can double as dessert. In Gravenhurst, Ont., the iconic marsh- mallow puff cookie is the muse for Sawdust City Viva la Stout (LCBO 17397, 473 mL, $4.35). Flavours of raspberry, graham cracker and vanilla combine with the natural cocoa character of stout for a truly memorable brew. In the Ottawa area, Whitewater Brewing and BeaverTails collaborated on the sweet, malty Whitewater Killaloe Sunrise (LCBO 22257, 473 mL, $3.95). This new amber ale is accented with brown sugar and cinnamon, whichmasterfully mimic the great Canadian pastry. TRENDSPOTTING

Nice rice Fold it into risotto with plenty of Parm, and top with crushed amaretti cookies and fried sage.

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AUTUMN 2021 FOOD & DRINK