LCBO Food and Drink Holiday 2015

MUST -HAVES BY BRENDA MORRISON  •  PHOTOGRAPHY BY VINCE NOGUCHI

FROM GIFTS TO DÉCOR TO SPECIAL TOUCHES FOR THE KITCHEN AND BAR— GREAT IDEAS THAT ADD TO THE HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES.

FOR JUNIOR CHEFS Wondering what to give an aspiring young chef? You can help hone their culinary skills with Opinel’s Le Petit Chef starter kit ($71). Designed for small hands (ages 8-plus), it features a peeler, a knife and a finger guard for safety. Available at Hopson Grace (Toronto, 416•926•1120, hopsongrace.com).

COOKIE COUTURE Here’s a sweet way to transform rolled cookie dough into festive treats! Valek Rolling Pins ($74.99, orangefish.ca, 1•866•434•6726) are made of solid beech with laser- engraved patterns featuring snowflakes, Christmas trees and other fun patterns.

DESIGNED FOR DISHES You can add festive flair to pretty much every- thing—including the kitchen sink! Looking like peppermint candies, Tawashi Scrubbers ($10 for a set of 3) from NOW Designs are handy for washing dishes. They also make cute stocking stuffers, or use them to decorate kitchen-themed holiday gifts. For retailers: 1•888•632•6422.

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