LCBO Food and Drink Holiday 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEPARTMENTS

DRINK

BEER BEER & BITES By Tonia Wilson-Vuksanovic

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Stellar beer pairings for such seasonal fare as turkey and tortière, and for classic comfort foods like pizza and burgers.

ENTERTAINING CHARGED WITH GREATNESS  By Michelle P.E.Hunt & Laura Panter

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“Charging” drinks—lengthening cocktails with sparkling water—is a classic technique, but in honour of the holidays we’ve used sparkling wine for a festive touch. SEASONAL BEST OF 2015 By James Chatto A helpful look back over the year at products that stood out for their greatness—keepers, all. GIFTING GOING WITH CHOCOLATE By Stephen Beaumont From fine to sublime—elevate a gift of boxed chocolates by including a bottle that complements the sweet nibbles.

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WINE EXTRAVAGANT GESTURES By James Chatto

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Before splurging on a special bottle for the holidays, rely on our expert’s choices that are well worth the extra cost.

EDITOR’S NOTES

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A SPLASH OF ICEWINE Ontario’s own sweet, concentrated elixir shares the spotlight with rich pork rillettes—an old school, easy-to-make pâté. 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 Our experts suggest what to Eat, Drink and Try this season.

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BARTENDER IN A BOTTLE By Corinna vanGerwen Premade and bottled cocktails make fab and fresh holiday and hostess gifts—and are super-convenient when entertaining!

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RECIPE INDEX

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SOURCE RESOURCE

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5 QUESTIONS WITH… Jason Bangerter, executive chef at Langdon Hall in Cambridge, Ont., shares his holiday traditions—and what’s in his fridge that we might find surprising.

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