LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2024

CONTENTS

Departments

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LOCAL

TRENDS

SOLO SUPPERS

Say Cheese Decadently delicious recipes tailor-made to showcase prime Ontario cheeses. By Jesse Vallins

Less is More Lighten up the holidays with de-alcoholized beer and wine, and lower alcohol mixed drinks. By Christine Sismondo

Dinner for One Warming, comforting soups—with portions to freeze for future solo suppers. By Michael Elliott

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DECORATING 101

SEASONAL

GIFTING

Smart Cookies Everything you need to know to master

Going Green Spruce up wintertime cocktails with

Better Bitters Make Ontario bitters the stars of your cocktail-themed gifts. By Doug Wallace

the art of cookie decorating. By Michelle Lucas Larving

evergreen flavours. By Charlene Rooke

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BEER

SIDES & STARTERS

Hip to Sip Premium beers pair up with sweet and savoury snacks. By Jordan St. John with Jessica Huras

Rooting for Vegetables It’s time to give unloved root veggies their moment in the spotlight. By Lindsay Guscott

In Every Issue

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Editor’s Notes

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SPIRITS

TWISTS

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Inside Scoop

Double Duty Make the most of seasonal spirits in cocktails— and desserts. By Kris Osborne

Rethinking Icewine Ontario’s celebrated elixir shows its versatility in the glass and in the kitchen. By Jessica Huras

The latest bits, bites and sips to keep you in the know. By Eric Vellend

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Recipe Index

WINE

TWISTS

Light and Bright Winter whites and Christmas rosés

Fair Trades Tired of your old standybys? Easy swaps for traditional dishes and drinks. By Victoria Walsh

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BARTENDER’S DAY OFF

take centre stage. By James Chatto

Playing Favourites Mixologist James Grant shares where to drink and dine around Toronto this holiday season. By Jessica Huras

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SEASONAL

ENTERTAINING

Movie Night! A couch-ready menu for two on a cozy night in. By Carol Dudar

Bits and Bubbles Snack mix remixes paired with fizzy drinks for a celebratory touch. By Michelle Rabin with James Chatto

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DARREN KEMPER (LEFT); MAYA VISNYEI (RIGHT)

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ASK THE EXPERTS

Words of Wisdom Holiday entertaining? Local influencers share their tips, hacks and faves. By Michele Sponagle

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TRENDS

Bake a Difference Scrumptious baking recipes that happen to be gluten-free. By Eshun Mott

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