LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2021 TRADE

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Who to follow: @caribbeanpot

The mouth-watering Instagram account of Hamilton, Ont.-based cookbook author and food personality Chris de la Rosa explores “the rich and diverse culi- nary culture of the Caribbean.” He’s even more popular on YouTube—with over 700,000 subscribers—where his channel CaribbeanPot offers entertaining cook- ing demos, including 20-Minute Curried Chicken and the Best Stewed Oxtails.

Less is more WHAT’S NEW

As we head into summer, be sure to check out the ready-to-drink shelves at your local LCBO. From seltzers to smashes to vodka sodas, there are dozens of new options with less sug- ar, reduced alcohol and fewer calories. Here are four bevvies to look for.

Dig into our contributors’ favourite burgers!

Georgian Bay Peach Half Smash LCBO 19136, 355 mL, $2.70 Ace Hill Strawberry Grapefruit Vodka Soda LCBO 19155, 355 mL, $2.75

Jack Daniel’s No Sugar Cola LCBO 19099, 355 mL, $3.00 SoCIAL LITE Mango Lemonade LCBO 19115, 473 mL, $2.95

WHO TO FOLLOW IMAGES BY GERARD RICHARDSON

Best burgers Can’t decide which Food & Drink burger recipe to make this weekend? To narrow things down, we asked some of our contributors to pick their all-time favourites. Jennifer MacKenzie chose her “over-the-top” Turducken Burgers—double-stuffed patties of turkey, chicken and smoked duck glazed in cherry barbecue sauce. Christopher St. Onge went with his Thai-inspired Lime Leaf Pork Burger with Chili-Garlic Jam and Lime- Glazed Bacon. And I picked my Smash Burgers with Cheese, Pickles and Special Sauce. These juicy, fast-food-style burgers are cooked in a cast iron skillet, which can be heated on the grill to keep the party outdoors. Find the recipes at lcbo.com/fdearlysummer21.

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