LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2023

CONTENTS

1 11 FESTIVE SPIRITS

DRINK DEPARTMENTS

Liqueurs are a constant over the holidays, whether in the glass, as gifts or in the kitchen. BY DOUG WALLACE 1 77 FAMOUS PLAYERS Match holiday gifts to buzz worthy pop culture favourites. BY MICHELE SPONAGLE 1 91 WOOD WORKING Wood-aging takes your cocktail repertoire to the next level. BY CHARLENE ROOKE 201 CANADIAN WHISKY GIFT GUIDE A guide to gifting Canadian whisky, with something sweet on the side. BY CHRISTINE SISMONDO 217 SEASONAL SENSATIONS A quartet of luxe burgers and the ideal winter beers to serve with them. BY JESSE VALLINS

65 MULL IT OVER A spiced-up tour of the wine world’s winter warmers. BY CHRISTINE SISMONDO 89 MADE FOR EACH OTHER Homemade cocktail accoutrements for your

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friend the mixologist. BY MEGAN POWELL 95 BROTH-TAILS

1 69 SQUEEZE PLAY Citrus varieties come into their own at Christmastime. BY CHRISTOPHER ST. ONGE 1 85 ONE-DISH WONDERS A hearty casserole fits the bill for breakfast, lunch or dinner. BY MIRANDA KEYES 1 97 LOCAL FLAVOUR Ontario producers provide key ingredients for an array of appetizers. BY IRENE MATYS 211 CHOOSING SIDES Seasonal salads are a refreshing change—even in winter! BY VICTORIA WALSH 223 SMART COOKIES Our expert bakers share their most scrumptious recipes. BY ERIC VELLEND, MICHELLE RABIN, MICHELLE LUCAS LARVING AND MIRANDA KEYES

57 MIX IT UP Boxed cake mixes provide handy shortcuts to showstopping desserts. BY MICHELLE LUCAS LARVING 75 A LITTLE SOMETHING Sophisticated first courses that won’t break the bank. BY TONIA WILSON‑VUKSANOVIC 81 HIGH EXPECTATIONS Elevate your soufflés with a splash of wine or spirits. BY MICHAEL ELLIOTT 1 05 FOOD DEPARTMENTS

Souper-powered mixed drinks with savoury broth as their base. BY CHARLENE ROOKE 1 01 EASY DOES IT Casual snacks and takeout also deserve a well-judged pairing. BY DICK SNYDER

IN EVERY ISSUE

Editor’s Notes

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Inside Scoop The latest bits, bites and sips to keep you in the know. BY ERIC VELLEND

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Recipe Index

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Lighten Up Take a break from

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TASTE OF HOME Homemade treats from your kitchen are sure to become super popular gifts. BY LINDSAY GUSCOTT

holiday indulgences with an easy soup paired with a no-alcohol beer for a light, yet satisfying, meal. BY CAROL DUDAR

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TOP IMAGE: DARREN KEMPER; BOTTOM IMAGE: MAYA VISNYEI

10 FOOD & DRINK HOLIDAY 2023