Chocolateries, patisseries, confectioneries: Quebec-style indulgence
What do our chocolate, pastry and confectionery shops have in common? Throughout the province, the craftspeople who make them are proud to use local ingredients or ingredients processed in la Belle Province. 🍫 🍰 The term artisanal evokes the use of traditional methods, as opposed to the industrial process. Each stage is carried out with […]
Ice wine: history, production, and how to taste it
Ice wine: history, production, and how to taste it Say hello to the king of the Quebec table: Ice Wine! This sweet little gem is produced thanks to winter’s magic, patient winemakers, and grapes brave (or reckless) enough to endure fall and the start of winter outdoors. The result: a golden, velvety wine that manages […]
Ice cider: Quebec’s fruity gold
Ice cider: Quebec’s fruity gold! A true treasure of Quebec’s terroir, ice cider is a direct result of the province’s harsh weather conditions. Here’s the story of this beverage, which “sweetly” embodies the spirit of Canadian winter. ❄️🍎 A French recipe…all from Quebec! It was in the Dunham region that the first ice cider recipe […]
A guide to little-known Quebec flavours
A guide to little-known Quebec flavours Isn’t it amazing that products from other parts of the world are so well known (bananas, almonds, chocolate, mango, olive oil…), while other local flavors, such as those discussed in this article, are less well known? Let’s remedy the situation by shining a light on local products that deserve […]
À la découverte des aliments fermentés d’ici
Texte de Véronique Boyer, Ferment Fest Mtl Qu’ont en commun le kombucha, le kimchi, le fromage et le cidre? Ce sont tous des aliments fermentés! En plus de regorger de saveurs, ces aliments ont de nombreux bienfaits et témoignent du savoir-faire des artisans d’ici. Qu’est-ce qu’un aliment fermenté? Un aliment fermenté, c’est un aliment qui […]
La petite histoire des vignobles d’ici
Texte d’Audrey Lavoie issu du Magazine CaribouIllustration d’Anne-Julie Dudemaine Bien qu’elle soit toujours en train de s’écrire, la jeune histoire vitivinicole du Québec est déjà jalonnée de plusieurs événements importants. Retour en arrière. 1535 En arrivant chez nous, par le fleuve Saint-Laurent, les premiers explorateurs et colons français remarquent la présence abondante de vignes sauvages, […]
Honey isn’t just for toast!
HONEY IS GOOD AND IT’S GOOD EVERYWHERE! I often add honey to punctuate my gourmet creations. In desserts, vinaigrettes, marinades, on vegetables and in beverages. Adding honey creates unique flavors every time! And let’s not forget all the other bee products, such as pollen harvested by bees, which can be added to a smoothie to […]
Eating Local: 15 International Foods Grown in Québec
Today, we’ve invited Julie Aubé, local nutritionist and author, to talk to us about her favorite subject: eating local! 🤗🌿 As we all know, transporting food has an impact on the environment. At the same time, what a pleasure it is to discover all the unique flavours our region has to offer! The aim of […]
Product under the microscope: Quebec spirits
To the delight of our taste buds, the Quebec spirits industry has literally exploded in recent years. The products offered by our distilleries are avant-garde, surprising, tasty or, better still, diversified. It’s all down to the boldness and determination of pioneers who have dared to blaze a new trail. We’ve come a long way since […]
Le temps des poires
Chaque automne, on « va aux pommes » en famille ou entre amis. Bien qu’il soit plus rare qu’on emploie l’expression « aller aux poires », de nombreux vergers diversifiés offrent ce fruit tendre, juteux et parfumé à souhait. Voici un article pour, savoureusement, tomber dans les poires. Survol des variétés Si on connaît plusieurs […]
