LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2022

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GIFTING Celebrity Brands Gift Guide

Since many celebrities are fixtures in the world of beverage alcohol, consider buying a bottle tied to a giftee’s favourite musician, actor or athlete. Here’s a star-studded guide to celebrity drinks.

IF THEY LIKE BRAD PITT Miraval Rosé VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 342584, $24.95

IF THEY LIKE SNOOP DOGG 19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Cali Red LCBO 18116, $19.95

IF THEY LIKE LEBRON JAMES Lobos 1707 Tequila Reposado LCBO 25141, $84.95

IF THEY LIKE RYAN REYNOLDS Aviation Gin LCBO 129940, $41.95

IF THEY LIKE RUSH Rush x Henderson Signals 40th Anniversary Ale LCBO 28474, 500 mL, $13.95

Look for LCBO holiday gift packaging— while it lasts! —in stores and at LCBO.com.

BAKING HACKS WONDER POWDER

If you love the flavour of browned butter in desserts, then you need toasted milk powder in your arsenal. More convenient than browned butter, it amplifies richness, while adding nutty caramel flavours. It also tweaks textures, making cookies chewier and cream-based desserts silkier. To make it, spread 1 cup (250 mL) dried milk powder on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 300ºF (149ºC), stirring occasionally, until evenly browned and toasty smelling, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool, transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate up to 2 months. To try, start by adding 1 tbsp (15 mL) to the dry ingredients in your favourite dessert recipes. BY ESHUN MOTT

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