LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2019

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Pantry snoop Snack up plan

Devin Connell, founder of the fabulous food website Crumb (thisiscrumb.com), gives us a peek inside her pantry to see what’s on hand for holiday snacking. Lingonberry Preserves Sylt Lingon Lingonberry Preserves, 400 g, $4.29, ikea.com “My mom lived in Sweden as a child, so she gives me a few jars every time she stocks up at Ikea. It’s great with stronger cheeses, or puréed and mixed with Prosecco for a twist on a Kir Royale.” “They’re the perfect snack on their own, but you can make one of my fave easy holiday apps: potato chip canapés! Just top with whipped cream cheese, smoked trout or salmon, and chives.” Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts “Serving peanuts in a posh little dish with a spoon just like they do in the fancy bars in London makes something humble feel kind of special.” Italian Chickpea Flour Antico Mulino Chickpea Flour, 500 g, $3.99, metro.ca “I use chickpea flour to make farinata, two-in- gredient savoury pancakes that take minutes to whip up. I slice them into thin wedges and sprinkle with minced rosemary and Maldon salt.” Dried Apricots “Apricots are great on their own and even better when paired with something salty. For a classy take on Devils on Horseback, wrap them with a sage leaf in prosciutto, brush with olive oil, and bake at 425 ° F (220 ° C) for 10 minutes.” Kettle Yogurt & Green Onion Potato Chips

It’s a wonderful time of the year to visit enchanting Christmas markets in every corner of the province. Here are three of the best: Market watch LOCAL ROUNDUP

(historymuseum.ca) is the place to get ahead on your Christmas shopping with more than 80 vendors selling artisan crafts and treats. Bonus: admission and coat check are free. Nov. 28 to Dec. 1 Christkindl Market (christkindl.ca) offers a German-themed holiday celebration in front of Kitchener’s city hall. It’s especially kid-friendly with clowns, puppet shows and a mesmerizing model train display. Grab a cup of glühwein and savour a taste of old Europe. Dec. 5 to Dec. 8

The historic Distillery District provides December’s most Instagramable back- drop at the Toronto Christmas Market (tochristmasmarket.com). In addition to dozens of vendors, there’s a merry-go-round and Ferris wheel that light up the night. Admission is free during the week, though make sure to buy advance tickets for the weekend crush. Nov. 14 to Dec. 22 Located in the Canadian Museum of History on the Hull side of the Ottawa River, the Museum’s Christmas Market

PORTRAIT BY LOUISA NICOLAOU (@PHOTOSBYWEEZ); CHRISTMAS MARKET IMAGES: TOP LEFT COURTESY OF TORONTO CHRISTMAS MARKET; TOP RIGHT: © CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY; BOTTOM: ROB CURRIE, C TO C PRODUCTIONS

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HOLIDAY 2019 FOOD & DRINK