LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2025

INSIDE SCOOP

To boost your food and drink game this summer, we’ve assembled a quartet of cool hacks. There is a savoury spin on a campfire treat, the best ice-cream topping, a clever trick for peeling peaches, and an easy way to deodorize ice-cube trays. 4 Hacks for a Better Summer

SHOP & EARN SUMMER DEALS

While shopping at the LCBO, you can earn Aeroplan® bonus points on every purchase (one point for every $4) plus extra on limited-time promotions. Here are three great Ontario VQA wines to help rack up some points. They’re all perfect for summer entertaining, and the offer is good until July 19th. For more information, including other offers and how to sign up, visit LCBO.com/aeroplan.

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Ramblers The Chiller Unoaked Chardonnay VQA LCBO 37961, $14.95 100

SAVOURY ’SMORES ’Smores, but make them savoury. This viral trend swaps out marshmallows Babybel—carefully flame-roasted on a stick—chocolate for preserves like fig jam, and graham crackers for regular ones. Think of it as a fireside cheese course. – JESSICA HURAS for mini cheese such as brie or

EastDell Black Cab VQA LCBO 609875, $14.95

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2 3 SHELL GAME Simple, quick and a fun party trick, our DIY Chocolate

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Fresh Moscato VQA LCBO 341776, $14.95 80

FRESHEN UP Silicone ice-cube trays have a bad habit of picking up off smells. As long as they’re 100% silicone, deodorize by washing them in hot soapy water then baking on a tray in a 350ºF (177ºC) oven for 30 minutes. If they still smell off, continue baking, checking every 10 minutes, until it’s gone.

PEEL OF FORTUNE Whether you’re making pie or jam, there is an easy way to peel peaches. Halve, pit and place ripe peaches skin side up on a parchment- lined baking tray. Pop into a 350ºF (177ºC) oven for 3 to 5 minutes. Cool and slide the skins right off.

Hard Shell Topping (p. 115) is the only ice-cream acces sory you’ll need this summer. Made with just chocolate and coconut oil, it transforms into a crackable, fudgy shell in seconds.

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