LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2019

41 CORN OFF THE COB

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Departments FOOD 41 IN SEASON CORN OFF THE COB By Amy Rosen Nothing is better than fresh local corn—and these delectable recipes make the most of every kernel. 61 LOCAL FLAVOURS PERCH PLEASE By Victoria Walsh Riffing off dishes from three renowned restaurants, these fresh Ontario perch dishes— matched with local brews— will make your day.

67 basics TOMATO TIME By Michele Sponagle Bursting with flavour and colour, Ontario tomatoes taste like sunshine and summer—we’ve got the goods on growing your own and the best ways to enjoy them.

117 budget vs splurge SATURDAY SUPPER By Christopher St. Onge

No matter if you’re on a budget or ready to splurge, we’ve got a surf-and-turf combo for you, with wines priced just right to match.

129 ONTARIO ROUNDUP WORTH A STOP! By Renée Suen Food trucks offer amazing

delicacies and are often the best deals in town—so check out our top picks if you’re near any of these four Ontario towns this summer.

DRINK 51 HOSTING 101 PLAYING TO THE CROWD By Food & Drink staff

121 EASY ENTERTAINING BEER TALES By Charlene Rooke In a snap, easy add-ins turn an ordinary six-pack contribution for a BBQ into envy-inducing beer cocktails.

An easy guide to party planning, with crowd-pleasing wines, a fab big-batch cocktail, non-alcoholic options, plus heaps of practical tips.

109 ORIGINS THE MOSCOW MULE By Michelle P. E. Hunt & Laura Panter

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Noticed how everyone around you is ordering a MoscowMule? Get the lowdown and back story on this drink to find out why.

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12 EDITOR’S NOTES 19

166 RECIPE INDEX 166 SOURCE RESOURCE

168 THE BACK PAGE PULL IT TOGETHER By Signe Langford

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

Decide to have the gang over at the last minute? Assemble a few ingredients with just the right bottle and you’re ready to host!

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