LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2025

CONTENTS

Departments

In Every Issue

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Editor’s Notes

BETTER FOR YOU

FLAVOURS

Lighten Up Lighter, healthier weeknight dishes balance the indulgence of the season. By Lindsay Guscott

Mint Condition Peppermint is front and centre in these delectable desserts. By Michelle Lucas Larving

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Inside Scoop

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

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FLAVOURS

GIFTING

Fruit With Punch Deep, sweet dried-fruit flavours inspire holiday cocktails. By Charlene Rooke

Scotch & Shortbread Whisky and shortbread cookies—best friends forever! By Charlene Rooke

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Recipe Index

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SEASONAL SIPS

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Making Spirits Bright Pop-ups with a festive twist are lighting up Ontario’s bar scene this season. By Jessica Huras

BAKING

TWISTS

The Upper Crust Make your own focaccia, then turn it into something sensational. By Eshun Mott

Putting on the Spritz Summer’s favourite sipper is just as welcome in wintertime. By Christine Sismondo

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES TSE (LEFT), MAYA VISNYEI (RIGHT)

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SEASONAL

TWISTS

After Dark Celebrating the winter solstice with dark ales and scrumptious dishes. By Jordan St. John and Kris Osborne

Feeling Nostalgic Beloved old-time favourites get a smart

modern makeover. By Megan Powell

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FESTIVE

FOR THE HOST

On the Bubble Add some sparkle to your life, whatever your budget may be. By Doug Wallace

Gift Shop Smaller bottles and accompaniments for after-the-party thank-yous. By Charlene Rooke

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SEASONAL

Sweet Stuff What could be more seasonally irresistible than eggnog-flavoured desserts! By Christina Frantzis

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BASICS

Martini Master Class Raise your Martini-making skills to the next level. By Charlene Rooke

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