LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2023

EDITOR’S NOTES

Fire & Ice

Depending on when you are reading this, Canada Day cele brations are either imminent or in the rear-view mirror. Either way, we know what lies beyond that amazing weekend of food, friends and fun—the long, hot, lazy dog days of summer. Whether it’s lounging by the pool, sitting around the firepit late into the evening or planning trips around our beautiful province, we hope you’re able to take the time to get the most out of these precious days. And when it comes to what to eat or drink, the choice is pretty simple: will it be fire or ice? We have plenty of options for fire—all centred on the barbecue. In “Thrill of the Grill,” on page 70, recipe developer and food stylist extraordinaire, Christopher St. Onge, shares the latest trends, techniques and flavours for a parade of bites that are sure to delight, from appe tizers through to the simplest of desserts—plus a couple of cocktails too! Then, in “Living on the Veg” (page 57) our Food Editor, Eric Vellend, has developed an entirely plant based menu for the grill that reinterprets all your favourite BBQ treats—we swear you won’t miss a thing. Finally, one of our newest recipe developers, Kris Osborne, has come up with the best ways to transform any leftovers from your grills into fantastic dishes in their own right. Don’t miss the

time to wind down for the evening, we’ve transformed some of your favourite coffee- and tea-based drinks into frozen nightcaps (page 100) that will hit the spot when the heat just won’t break. Oh, and be sure to check out our Inside Scoop section in this issue (page 19): it’s full of icy tips, tools and techniques (and a few sweet treats too) that will help keep you cool all summer long. Beyond fire and ice, seasonal produce takes centre stage in recipes for now—and later—on page 78. If you’re throwing a back yard games party we have a clever menu of hand-held bites starting on page 94; and when you’re hosting the gang, “The New Potluck” on page 86 has four party ideas that make sharing the load a snap. No matter the temperature or the occasion, we hope this issue provides plenty of seasonal delights.

Leftover Burger Bowl on page 41; it met with rave reviews from our team when it was being photographed. We know all that grilling makes you hot—and thirsty—so now it’s time to chill down. Start with what we think is going to be the drink of the summer, the Michelada, on page 35. Anyone presented with a frosty mug of this super-simple, beer-based concoction is sure to sip it with appreciation. For the wine drinkers, summer doesn’t have to be just about whites and rosés. Starting on page 47, we share the best red varietals for chilling (and the best ways and temps to chill them to) then go beyond the wine glass to wine cocktails that may well become your new summer go-tos. Lastly, when it’s

COMING SOON- ISH

Can you believe it’s been 30 years??? That’s right, our Autumn issue marks 30 years of Food & Drink ! We are celebrating with a special themed issue that you won’t want to miss. Look for it in stores and online Wednesday, September 13.

JODY DUNN Editor, LCBO Food & Drink

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PHOTOGRAPH BY JAMES TSE

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