LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2018

TREND SPOTTING BY ERIC VELLEND  •  PHOTOGRAPHY BY DARREN KEMPER

WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR FROM THE WORLD OF FOOD AND DRINK.

From savoury muffins to turmeric lattes, we’ve got the latest and greatest on the most important meal of the day. Mellow Yellow

The most buzz-worthy hot beverage is ironically caffeine-free. The turmeric or “golden milk” latte is a riff on an Indian cold remedy called haldi doohd, and its bright yellow hue has made it an Instagram sensation. Western versions usually star non-dairy milks, creating a vegan- friendly drink. At Nutbar (nutbar.co) in Toronto, homemade nut milk (a blend of cashew, almond and coconut) is spiced with turmeric, black pepper and cinnamon, and sweetened with raw honey. Ottawa’s Raw Pulp and Grind (rawpulpandgrind.com) offers the option of coco- nut or almond “mylk” with cold-pressed turmeric and ginger juices. Whether you’re lactose intolerant or need a caffeine break, this soothing beverage makes a great start to your day.

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