LCBO Food and Drink Holiday 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GIFTING SIMPLE PLEASURES By Michelle P. E.Hunt & Laura Panter Treat the cocktail lover on your list to uniquely flavoured simple syrups—each designed for a specific spirit—plus suggestions to amp up the gift with a matching bottle.

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ENTERTAINING SWEET SATISFACTION By Charlene Rooke

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Four variations of affogato play with combining dessert, coffee and liqueur—with effortlessly delectable effect.

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A SPLASH OF LIQUEUR The heady orange flavour of classic Grand Marnier is versatile—if perhaps a tad extravagant—in the kitchen. 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 On our radar this issue—gift ideas with a charity twist.

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DEPARTMENTS

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DRINK

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WINE HOLIDAY WINE RACK By James Chatto

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Stock up with our expert’s holiday wine suggestions— you’ll discover labels you haven’t yet heard of, little-known varietals and simply great bargains. BASICS MAKE ROOM FOR BRANDY By James Chatto Those in the know realize that brandy has shaken off its stuffy image—it’s a must-have over the holidays for sipping, cocktails, cooking and gifts. BEER BOXING WEEK SPECIALS By Ian Coutts & Eshun Mott Enticing weeknight dinners that are a snap to whip up between Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve—paired with seasonal beer picks to keep things casual. SEASONAL FESTIVE REDS By Tonia Wilson-Vuksanovic Bring the classic colour of the holidays into your guests’ glasses: beyond red wine, consider ruby port, red icewine and sparkling reds—superb paired with our small bites!

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RECIPE INDEX

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FIVE QUESTIONS WITH… Katie Wilson, owner of Soul Chocolate in Toronto, crafts and hand-wraps pure, single-origin chocolate bars.

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