LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEPARTMENTS FOOD

SEASONAL SIMPLY SEASONAL SOUPS  By Michelle Rabin

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Garnished with special touches, these soups add a pop of colour and flavour to spring menus.

QUICK & EASY CACIO E PEPE TWISTS  By Kristen Eppich

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Cacio e pepe adapts beautifully to variations on the classic that are easy to create for weeknight suppers.

TRENDS CUTTING-EDGE WEDGES  By Jennifer MacKenzie

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Popular on restaurant menus, wedge salads are bound to become regular favourites.

DRINK

SPIRITS BOURBON 101  By James Chatto Bourbon is having a moment—all the latest and expert recommendations. WINE EVERYDAY SPARKLE  By James Chatto With a versatility too long overlooked, sparkling wine is perfect for far more than special occasions. ENTERTAINING CHEESEBOARD WINNERS  By Crystal and Tara Luxmore Five award-winning Canadian cheeses star on exemplary cheeseboards, alongside perfect matches.

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IN EVERY ISSUE

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EDITOR’S NOTES

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A SPLASH OF LAGER Easy-to-make, creamy and not too spicy, a curried baked dip spiked with honey brown lager. WHAT’S NEW A selection of products from around the world, available at the LCBO and Vintages. MUST-HAVES Things we love for entertaining and around the house. TRENDSPOTTING A look ahead to the year and the food and drink trends that we think people will be talking about.

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RECIPE INDEX

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KITCHEN ESSENTIALS Meringues: Expand your skills or learn something new through cooking methods, information, recipes and tips.

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