LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2026

SPRING CLEANING

Waste Not What’s for dinner? Dig into your cupboards and fridge for ingredients already on hand. Instead of wasting or tossing them, turn those forgotten items into something sensational.

BY ERIC VELLEND ————— PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAYA VISNYEI

ANYTHING-GOES MINESTRONE P. 114

Bring out the vegetable flavours in this richly laden soup with a bright but sturdy white wine—a blend from Portugal’s Douro region does the trick. Or go for a lightweight, low-tannin red to match the tomato acidity and cut the richness of the beans without overwhelming the subtler ingredients. Think Ontario Gamay or Pinot Noir.

Planalto White Reserva LCBO 43697, $12.95

Cave Spring Gamay VQA LCBO 228569, $19.95

FOOD STYLING BY CHRISTOPHER ST.ONGE; PROP STYLING BY ANDREA McCRINDLE

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