LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2024

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In Every Issue 12 Editor’s Notes

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TRENDS Bubble Up Soda syrups and carbonation create summer’s most exciting flavour combinations. BY VICTORIA WALSH SEASONAL Parental Guidance Bake up a brunch treat (and pair with an accompanying bottle) for Mother’s and Father’s Days. BY CHRISTINA FRANTZIS Lighten up your mixed drinks with wine as the star ingredient. BY CHRISTINE SISMONDO SEASONAL Fishing for Complements Canada’s seasonal seafood delicacies meet their match in new beers for summer. BY VICTORIA WALSH DINNER FOR ONE Solo Suppers With very little extra effort, cooking for one becomes a pleasure. BY ERIC VELLEND FINISHING TOUCH Dressed to Impress A great garnish can turn any drink into an entertaining sensation! BY CHRISTOPHER ST. ONGE TWISTS In the Fold Taste how good things can be when you take the taco on a tour of the world. BY MEGAN POWELL Rainbow Connections Sweet treats with all the colours of the rainbow take pride of place. BY MICHELLE RABIN COCKTAILS Wine in the Mix

Inside Scoop The latest bits, bites and sips to keep you in the know. BY ERIC VELLEND

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Recipe Index

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CHEF’S DAY OFF Playing Favourites Innovative Indigenous chef, Zach Keeshig, shares some of his top spots around the province. BY JESSICA HURAS

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAYA VISNYEI (TOP AND BOTTOM RIGHT); JAMES TSE (BOTTOM LEFT)

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