LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DRINK

SPIRITS GOOD CHOICES By Michelle P. E. Hunt & Laura Panter Featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, anti-oxident-rich tea and less sugar—not to mention great tastes—some better‑for‑you cocktail options for the holidays.

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WINE JUST IN CASE By James Chatto

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Twelve wines to have on hand over the holidays featuring six food‑friendly varietals with a splurge for special occasions, and a more affordable option of great value. BEER EASY AFTERNOONS By Tonia Wilson-Vuksanovic Afternoon entertaining goes hand-in-hand with lower-alcohol session beers—especially when served with tasty make-ahead dishes for snacking, or even dinner.

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ENTERTAINING HOLIDAY REMIX By Charlene Rooke

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Simple cocktails—Rye & Ginger, Vodka Soda, Gin Martini, Cosmo—take on fresh ingredients, new flavours and presentation twists for a festive revamp.

IN EVERY ISSUE

SEASONAL 12 DAYS, 12 WAYS By Crystal Luxmore

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EDITOR’S NOTES

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A SPLASH OF OUZO Flaming cheese (saganaki), a bit of theatre in Greek restaurants, gets an at home twist with ouzo instead of brandy. 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 Snacks are shedding their junky reputation—a host of ideas for nutritious noshing over the holidays.

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Beer and cider choices that suit all manner of holiday occasions—trimming the tree, lounging aprés-ski, curling up by the fire, or hosting Christmas dinner.

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205 GIFTING

MAKE IT CLEAR By James Chatto Make your gift of a favoured bottle—whether beer, spirits or wine—extra special by pairing it with a complementary drinking glass.

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SOURCE RESOURCE

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258 RECIPE INDEX 260 KITCHEN ESSENTIALS: GRAVY

Expand your skills or learn something new through cooking methods, information, recipes and tips.

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