LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2025

CONTENTS

Departments

In Every Issue

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Editor’s Notes

CELEBRATIONS

WEEKDAY MEALS

Rites of Spring Just the right bottles for all your springtime celebrations. By Doug Wallace

Above Ground Humble but hearty: ground meat takes centre stage. By Kris Osborne

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Inside Scoop

The latest bits, bites and sips to keep you in the know. By Eric Vellend

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ENTERTAINING

BEER

Tall Orders Outsize sweet and savoury party dishes— and drinks—steal the show. By Victoria Walsh

Juiced Up Fruit and beer have a long and refreshing relationship. By Jordan St. John

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Recipe Index

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CHEF’S DAY OFF

Playing Favourites Locavore chef, Jamie Crosby, shares where he is finding inspiration (and a delicious bite) across Ontario. By Jessica Huras

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FLAVOURS

SEASONAL

A Taste of Tiramisu Bring the flavours of this beloved Italian dessert to all sorts of sweet treats. By Victoria Walsh

Stalk Market Green or white: make the most of seasonal

asparagus spears. By Michael Elliott

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES TSE (LEFT AND RIGHT); MAYA VISNYEI (CENTER)

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WINE

NOW TRENDING

Sweet Spot A hint of sweetness makes off-dry wines come to life. By Christine Sismondo

New flavours, products and packaging— catch up with all the latest. By Charlene Rooke

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