LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2016

MUST HAVES BY BRENDA MORRISON • PHOTOGRAPHY BY VINCE NOGUCHI FROM MATCHSTICKS TO DRINK STICKS… OUTDOOR LIVING ESSENTIALS

REFRESH , RECYCLE For outdoor parties—or whenever you need unbreakable glassware— luxury plastic TOSSWARE is a smart option. The plastic rim feels just like glass when you’re sipping. Plus, they’re stackable and recyclable! Choose from five styles, including the tumbler ($9.99 for three), vino ($11.99 for four) and flute ($5.99 for two). For retailers: 1•800•361•0370.

THE LATEST SCOOP No more dipping an ice cream scoop into warm water to make the task easier. Instead, use a ScoopTHAT! ice cream scoop ($31.50). Designed to transfer heat from the handle to the edge of the scoop, it carves through even the hardest ice cream with e ortless ease. Especially useful when serving ice cream to many guests. For retailers: 1•888•632•6422.

NIGHT LIGHTS Even on a starry night, you may need a little extra light to play cards or enjoy outdoor snacks. Lightweight and portable, the Fatboy Transloetje ($169) is a gorgeous, energy-e cient LED lamp delivering three levels of brightness and lasting nine to 20 hours on a single charge. Afterwards, recharge with a micro-USB cable—just like a cell phone! Available in eight trans- parent colours at Neat (Toronto, neatspace.ca).