LCBO_Food_&_Drink_-_Spring_2020

INSIDE SCOOP

2 0 SPRING 2020 FOOD & DRINK

What can I do with

zested oranges?

When you’re left with denuded oranges after a few rounds of Negronis,

the simplest way to enjoy them is with a glass of fresh squeezed o.j. the next

morning. Or use them up in our Moroccan-style Orange Salad with dates,

almonds and mint (recipe at lcbo.com/fdspring20).

The urge

to splurge

Alida Solomon, chef-owner of

Tutti  Matti (tuttimatti.com) in Toronto,

uses 90  percent organic produce at her

acclaimed Tuscan restaurant. Here,

she dishes on why certain fruits and

vegetables are worth the organic premium:

THE ENDORSEMENT

Root Vegetables

“They’re just sweeter, and they tend to
be a lot smaller. You know how there are
those giant parsnips and celery roots?
You don’t get that with organic.”

Lettuces

“Organic lettuce is not overwatered, and
the more the plant suffers, the better it
will get. You won’t get the same quantity;
you get a better quality. Those hydroponic
lettuces don’t taste like anything.”

Citrus

“We buy organic citrus from California all
year round. We use the skins, and there is
not as much wax on organic. Plus the fruit
itself is way tastier.”

PORTRAIT BY RACHEL SIMPSON; TERRACYCLE SHOT COURTESY OF TERRACYCLE; CITRUS BY ISTOCK.COM/STUDIOCASPER; LETTUCE BY ISTOCK.COM/CHVIROJ; ROOT VEGETABLES BY ISTOCK.COM/BDMCINTOSH

TRENDSPOTTING

Thinking outside the blue box

Just because it doesn’t go in the recycling bin doesn’t mean

it can’t be recycled. TerraCycle Canada offers recycling of

everything from cereal bags, to makeup containers, even

cigarette butts. Some brand-specific programs are free,

while other more comprehensive recycling boxes require

a fee. Visit terracycle.com and get started!