LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2022

INSIDE SCOOP

BREAKFAST IS READY Smooth Operator

Between fruits, vegetables, liquids, rich additions and tasty extras, the permutations and combinations that go into a smoothie are truly endless. Whether you enjoy one for breakfast or lunch on the go, here are four fun ideas for your next blender session.

BERRY LASSI

GREEN VEGAN

PB & CHOCOLATE

VIRGIN COLADA

Almond butter also works here, or use tahini for nut allergies.

You could use any berry in this riff on India’s beloved shake.

Cool, spicy and refreshing, veggies never tasted so good.

A tropical mocktail for breakfast? Why not! Umbrella optional.

Strawberries, raspberries + Milk + Greek yogurt + Rosewater

Bananas, pineapple + Pineapple juice + Vegan coconut yogurt + Chia seeds

Baby spinach, cucumber, apple + Apple juice + Avocado, tahini + Fresh ginger

Bananas + Almond milk + Smooth peanut butter +

Cocoa powder, vanilla extract

1. Start with a gentle bath in a three-to one-part mix of cold water and white vinegar for about 10 seconds. This kills any mould spores that could lead to rot.

2. Drain in a colander then rinse with cold water to remove any traces of vinegar.

3. Drain, dry and place in a shallow container lined with paper towel, where berries won’t be crowded.

4. Store in the fridge, loosely covered with plastic wrap.

KITCHEN HACK

Whether you bought too many berries on sale or picked a surplus at a farm, there’s a clever way to extend their life in the fridge. This trick works for any type of berry, though super-soft fruit may not survive this wash cycle. Just freeze those berries for smoothies. ACID WASH

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