LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEPARTMENTS FOOD

DRINK

SEASONAL MAKING A CASE By James Chatto

BASICS MENU FOR MOM By Michelle Lucas Larving

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Bottles and cans to have on hand for early summer entertaining—or for gifting with just the right add-on to give alongside. TRENDS AFTER 5 By James Chatto & Amy Rosen Nibbling on simple bites while sipping a drink turns dinner prep into civilized time for unwinding after work.

At last, a dinner menu that’s not just easy to make— kids’ help included—it’s worthy of celebrating mom!

SEASONAL CHERRIES ON TOP By Julia Aitken

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Ontario sour cherries are ours to savour and are available right now—they add depth and nuance to main courses and tang to desserts.

BEER BACK TO BASICS By Tara Luxmore

FLAVOURS WHAT A CATCH! By Christopher St. Onge

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The mercury is on the rise and so is our thirst for a cold one— time for a refresher on styles, temperatures, glasses, how to pour and best food matches—plus new picks for 2018.

Its season is short but its rich flavour is well worth searching out—seize the day with recipes starring fresh B.C. salmon.

ENTERTAINING PASSAGE TO INDIA By Donna Borooah

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IN EVERY ISSUE

Hats off to Queen Victoria’s love of India and its flavours—bring on inspired grilling this May 2-4 weekend.

EDITOR’S NOTES

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A SPLASH OF GIN Many of the ingredients that give gins their distinctive profiles add their warmth and spice to baking, so how about a Gin & Tonic cake? WHAT’S NEW A selection of products from around the world available at the LCBO and Vintages. MUST-HAVES Things we love for entertaining and around the house. TRENDSPOTTING Vegan and gluten-free substitutes are worth exploring, offering new flavours and healthier options for everyone.

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RECIPE INDEX

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SOURCE RESOURCE

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KITCHEN ESSENTIALS The Ultimate Hamburger: Expand your skills or learn something new through cooking methods, information, recipes and tips.

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