LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2024

CONTENTS

Departments

In Every Issue

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Editor’s Notes

ENTERTAINING

TWISTS

On Board Charcuterie boards and whisky were made for each other. By Charlene Rooke

Shaking Up Cocktail Hour Seasonal changes to the classic Bellini—snacks included! By Christine Sismondo & Lindsay Guscott

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Inside Scoop

The latest bits, bites and sips to keep you in the know. By Eric Vellend

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BASICS

SEASONAL

Hot Potatoes Your spud primer—tips, hacks, facts and recipes. By Eric Vellend

Talkin’ Turkey Three modern takes on the seasonal bird—for Thanksgiving, or whenever. By Christopher St. Onge

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Recipe Index

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CHEF’S DAY OFF

Playing Favourites Austin Ratcliffe shares his top picks for exceptional eating and drinking destinations around Kitchener-Waterloo. By Jessica Huras

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FLAVOURS

SEASONAL

Sandwich Generation The heartier the sandwich, the better it pairs with beer—or cider. By Victoria Walsh

Pressed to Impress Sweet apple cider! Everything you need

to know—and more. By Michele Sponagle

PHOTOGRAPHY BY STACEY BRANDFORD (LEFT); DARREN KEMPER (CENTRE); JAMES TSE (RIGHT)

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BAKING

TRADITIONS

Life of Pie Sweet or savoury, we’ll help you master

Comfort Zones Three local chefs share their favourite homey foods for fall. By Jessica Huras

the art of the pie. By Victoria Walsh

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DINNER FOR ONE

Solo Suppers Simple, seasonal and delicious single-serve meals. By Monda Rosenberg

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