LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEPARTMENTS FOOD SEASONAL PERFECT PAIRINGS By Joanne Yolles

DRINK

SPIRITS LONG WEEKEND DRINKS  By Michelle P.E.Hunt & Laura Panter Kick back and enjoy late summer afternoons with cocktails that are light on alcohol but long on flavour.

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Fresh fruit pie served with homemade ice cream—which is much easier to make than you’d think—is the stuff of summery dreams! BASICS GUIDE TO FRIED CHICKEN By Jennifer MacKenzie With fried chicken popping up on menus everywhere, we offer up pro tips for making your own exemplary versions at home—plus a classic recipe that’ll stand out at any picnic. Our newest neighbours have much to share in the kitchen— our Food Editor was keen to learn, and the resulting dishes enrich the cultural mosaic that we are. STAPLES CANADIAN CLASSICS By Elizabeth Baird A roundup of 10 iconically Canadian foods and the captivating stories behind them—with a handful of irresistible recipes. FLAVOURS THE SYRIAN TABLE By Lucy Waverman

WINE MATCHING THE CATCH  By James Chatto & Monda Rosenberg

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Gone fishing? These mouth-watering recipes will make the most of your local catch—plus we’ve paired them with perfectly matched Ontario wines.

BEER SMALL-TOWN BREWS By Stephen Beaumont

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For a charming day trip, consider visiting Ontario’s small independent breweries—not just for the tastings and tours, but for other local highlights, too!

SEASONAL COOL IT! By Charlene Rooke

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If you’re packing up a cooler of drinks for a weekend away, check out our four distinctive lists; each will satisfy a wide range of tastes and includes cocktails, wine, beer and cider.

IN EVERY ISSUE

EDITOR’S NOTES

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A SPLASH OF BEER Classic Canadian beers add crisp clean flavours to liven up barbecued chicken nachos. WHAT’S NEW A selection of proudly Canadian new products, available at the LCBO and Vintages. MUST-HAVES Things we love for entertaining and around the house. TRENDSPOTTING From svelte hand-helds to hulking power machines, the blender is the “it” appliance of the moment.

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RECIPE INDEX

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SOURCE RESOURCE

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FIVE QUESTIONS WITH… Wayne Morris, chef and co-owner of Boralia in Toronto, whose menu celebrates the historical origins of Canadian cuisine.

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