LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2024

CONTENTS

33

Departments

In Every Issue

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SPIRITS Pops of Flavour Gin is the special ingredient in these unique grown-up popsicles. BY CAROL DUDAR

Editor’s Notes

12

Inside Scoop The latest bits, bites and sips to keep you in the know. BY ERIC VELLEND

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BASICS Make It Easy

Recipe Index

134

Super-simple apps and drink ideas for casual entertaining. BY VICTORIA WALSH

136

BARTENDER’S DAY OFF

Playing Favourites Collingwood native Cassie MacKell shares her top picks for dining and drinking up north this summer. BY JESSICA HURAS

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SEASONAL Garden Variety

Transform the humble zucchini into four delectable summer dishes. BY MICHELLE LUCAS LARVING FLAVOURS Give it a Swirl Flavoured wines add versatility to your summer bars and coolers. BY DOUG WALLACE

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TWISTS Shaking Up Dessert Sweet treats take their

inspiration—and flavours— from your favourite cocktails. BY MICHELLE RABIN

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DINNER FOR ONE Solo Suppers

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Singular sensations—quick and delicious single-serve dinners. BY ERIC VELLEND

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WINE All Play Rosé

Forget big reds—rosé can be fabulous with meats off the grill. BY JESSE VALLINS

107 BEER

Chill Out Beer meets ice—from slushies to floats and more. BY CHRISTOPHER ST. ONGE TRENDS Heat Wave Turn up the temperature—spicy heat enhances everything!

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BY JESSICA HURAS & CHRISTINA FRANTZIS

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAYA VISNYEI (TOP AND BOTTOM RIGHT); ROB FIOCCA (BOTTOM LEFT)

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