LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2022

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Editor’s Notes

Bring on the Bubbles Summer drinks sparkle thanks to Prosecco’s bubbly personality. BY MICHELLE P. E. HUNT AND LAURA PANTER Salad for Dinner Easy, nutritious and right on-trend: salad + grill = perfect weeknight meals. BY JENNIFER MACKENZIE Less is More What you need to know about low- and no-alcohol wines, beers and spirits. BY CHRISTINE SISMONDO Cold Comforts Skip the dairy with satisfying plant-based frozen treats—no fancy equipment required! BY VICTORIA WALSH The Darker Side of Rosé Rosé gets serious! Explore the more complex appeal of deeper shades of pink. BY DICK SNYDER Sweet Spot Today’s most sophisticated desserts bring a pinch of saltiness to the sweet. BY SOO KIM Summer Stock All the newest drinks, flavours and formats for seasonal entertaining. BY JESSICA HURAS In Full Bloom Edible flowers add beauty and subtle fragrance to your culinary repertoire. BY IRENE MATYS Pineapple Express In season now, juicy pineapple stars in both sweet and savoury recipes. BY VICTORIA WALSH

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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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A Splash of Vodka Creamy vodka tomato sauce gives homemade pizza pizzazz! BY ERIC VELLEND

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PHOTOGRAPHS BY (TOP) JAMES TSE; (BOTTOM LEFT) MAYA VISNYEI; (BOTTOM RIGHT) VINCENT NOGUCHI

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