LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2019

MUST -HAVES BY BRENDA MORRISON  •  PHOTOGRAPHY BY VINCE NOGUCHI

SPRING INTO ACTION AND GREET THE SEASON WITH STYLISH FINDS THAT CLEVERLY COMBINE FORM AND FUNCTION.

CULINARY CHIC This spring, fashionable foodies will be wearing a retro-looking Smock Apron ($39.95), offer- ing full back and front coverage to protect their clothing while they cook up a storm. Choose from three prints (foxes, trees or clouds), each packaged in a reusable bag, along with easy- to-follow instructions for how to wear and tie. Available at Bradshaws (Stratford, 844•271•6281, bradshawscanada.com).

HOME GROWN With the Chef’n Sprouter ($39.99), in just one week, you can go from soaking germinated seeds in water to harvesting sprouts! Such an easy way to add a delicious crunch with nutritious benefits to your sandwiches and salads. Available at Pot & Pantry (Ottawa, 613•565•1212, potandpantry.ca).

BUZZ WORTHY Whether you’re celebrating Earth Day with family or getting together with green-thumb chums, supply everyone with a Pollinator Push Garden ($18, set of 3). Simply push out the blend of seeds for perennial wildflowers that attract bees, butterflies or hummingbirds, and spread into the ground. For retailers: 800•370•4857.