LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2021

WASTE NOT, WANT NOT

Got distracted by your phone and overcooked the carrots? Don’t despair. In a classic lemons to limoncello move, mushy vegetables can be transformed into a tasty purée for an elegant side dish or smooth dip. Try this hack in our Root Purée with Crispy Garlic & Shallots (recipe on page 281), which can also be made with any wrinkled potatoes or limp carrots you might have around. 5 4 MASH IT

Seeing is believing If you can’t see those tasty leftovers or the chopped pineapple in the fridge, the container will likely end up languishing in the back, lost and forgotten. By the time you peel open the lid, its contents will only be fit for the green bin. Invest in durable, see-through, dishwasher-safe reusable storage containers so the lovely fruit salad you made will call out every time you open the fridge. Tempered-glass containers and reusable silicone storage bags are great choices, and you can buy stretchy silicone lids that fit overtop glass bowls or jars you may already have on hand.

06 Avoiding food with extra packaging is a win-win situation. Not only do you reduce the amount of stuff filling up your garbage and recycling bins, but you can buy the exact amount you need, which helps reduce food waste. So instead of a big bag of apples, buy the five you’ll eat that week. And don’t be tempted by the giant pail of feta on sale; buy the four ounces you need for your salad. BUY FOOD, NOT PACKAGING

Bringing a selection of reusable bags and

containers to the store will help you avoid unnecessary packaging. More local grocers and bulk food stores are letting you bring your own containers, and you can find a huge variety of reusable produce bags online.

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HOLIDAY 2021 FOOD & DRINK