LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2018

KEEP YOUR COOL WITH THESE HANDY HELPERS FOR SUMMER ENTERTAINING. MUST HAVES BY BRENDA MORRISON • PHOTOGRAPHY BY VINCE NOGUCHI

GRATE FIND Whether for yourself or your favourite griller, the Grate Scrape ($19.99, Home Depot) is ideal for keeping barbecue grates clean, without the worry of wire bristles getting in your food. Use after grilling when the grates are still warm. With time, the wood takes the shape of the spacing between grill bars.

FRESH FRUIT Ripe for the picking, water-resistant Ban.do Super Chill Cooler Bags (21½ x 10 inches, $43.95, 416•607•6766, orangefish.ca) are a fun way to tote food and drinks around all summer long. Choose grapefruit, lemon or watermelon to make a delicious statement.

SNACK STATION The best pieces for entertaining offer versatility. We love the smartly designed OMMO Hoop Bowl ($54, 195 × 80 mm, drakegeneralstore.ca), featuring two food trays, along with a container for crudité or bread sticks and a cup for dipping sauce that can be configured several ways. For parties, set each piece out on a table. For more intimate tête-à-têtes, nest the smaller pieces inside the trays.

FOOD & DRI NK SUMMER