LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2024

CONTENTS

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Departments

In Every Issue

Editor’s Notes

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TRENDS The Light Touch

Inside Scoop The latest bits, bites and sips to keep you in the know. BY ERIC VELLEND

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Toast the new season with light cocktails that don’t sacrifice texture or taste. BY KRIS OSBORNE

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FLAVOURS Citrus Twist

Recipe Index

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Savoury or sweet, these dishes make the most of the whole lemon. BY CHRISTINE TIZZARD

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CHEF’S DAY OFF Playing Favourites Olivia Simpson of Ricky + Olivia shares her top local spots. BY JESSICA HURAS

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ENTERTAINING Spring Grills

For an Easter change-up, cook the entire feast out on the barbecue. BY VICTORIA WALSH

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SPIRITS Lessons in Tequila

From cocktails to lore: everything you need to know about Mexico’s signature spirit. BY CHARLENE ROOKE

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SEASONAL Made in the Shade

Delectable spring dishes that celebrate spring’s hottest hues. BY KRIS OSBORNE SEASONAL Shift Into Spring Food-friendly and fruit forward—juicy, bright, fresh wines suit seasonal recipes. BY DICK SNYDER AND CHRISTOPHER ST. ONGE WEEKNIGHT WONDERS Fowl Play Supercharge your chicken recipes with a pinch of spice. BY LINDSAY GUSCOTT

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES TSE (TOP); ROB FIOCCA (BOTTOM LEFT); MAYA VISNYEI (BOTTOM RIGHT)

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