LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Departments FOOD 47 farm to table FORCES OF NATURE By Jennifer MacKenzie Shining a spotlight on just a few of the Ontario farmers making a real effort towards sustainability—growing nutritious food while taking care of Mother Nature.

77 BETTER FOR YOU RAISING THE BAR By Marcella DiLonardo

41 Waste Not, Want Not

Delicious, nutritious protein bars are a snap to make and perfect for toting along to stave off hangry moments.

91 BASICS DOING LUNCH By Eshun Mott

With a little planning and prep on a Sunday, skip fast food in favour of tasty healthy lunches for the week ahead.

DRINK 35 Greener choices SUSTAINABLE SIPS By Chris Johns, Tara Luxmore and Charlene Rooke A tip of the hat to local winemakers, distillers and brewers tackling sustainability—look for the awesome results on LCBO shelves.

85 GIFTING SPRING IT ON THEM! By Dré Dee

A new season for socializing calls for great new bottles to have on hand or gift to your host.

41 TRENDS WASTE NOT, WANT NOT By Christine Sismondo

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Bartenders are taking on a zero-waste approach too, using up brines, overripe fruit and herbs in shrubs and syrups that add zing to your cocktails.

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12 EDITOR’S NOTES 15 INSIDE SCOOP By Eric Vellend The latest bits, bites and sips to keep you in the know. 103 RECIPE INDEX

104 easy entertaining PULL IT TOGETHER! By Irene Matys

Decide to have the gang over at the last minute? Assemble a few ingredients alongside the right bottle and you’re ready to host!

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SPRING 2020 FOOD & DRINK