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  Beaver tail recipe

  Posted in: Recipe from Canada, Desserts

  Pam and Grant Hooker went to the Killaloe Fair in 1978 to sell pastries called "beaver tails". The Canadian recipe itself comes from the Hookers. Today, “beaver tail” no longer refers to a simple preparation, but also to a chain of restaurants. We will discover everything about this specialty of the country.

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  Classic S'mores Recipe

  Posted in: Recipe from Canada, The morning toast, The entrees

  S'mores, what would you say they are? Well, this name designates a classic dessert, but very popular among English Canadians and Americans. S'mores are sandwiches made of cookies, melted chocolate and toasted marshmallow. They are traditionally eaten in summer around a nice campfire. This delicacy would have been popularized by American girl scouts who added it to their annual recipe book in 1927. S'mores translates as "some more" or "even more". In fact, this delicacy is so irresistible that...

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  Indigenous Canadian cuisine: a little-known culinary history

  Posted in: Explore Canada

  The term indigenous refers to the nations that inhabited the territory of Canada before the arrival of European settlers. It includes Inuit and all First Nations tribes and communities. As in all other European colonies, the natives were systematically oppressed. In Canada, they have been reduced to the rank of minorities on their own territory. The history of Indigenous cuisine reflects the history of colonialism in Canada.

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  Speaking French in Canada: 10 Quebec expressions

  Posted in: Explore Canada

  To our unaccustomed ears, Canadian French is sometimes very funny. Beyond the accent, it is above all the expressions used which are sometimes confusing. However, it is essential to understand a minimum of these pure Canadian products if we want to converse with the inhabitants of Quebec. Are you planning a trip there soon? Maybe settle there? Or just curious to learn more about this Frenchman from across the Atlantic? We have prepared a list of typical expressions of the province, which you...

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  Timbits

  Posted in: Recipe from Canada, Desserts

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  Taste Canadian timbits for have a maid amount of sugar. A bite of this sweetness will make you melt thanks to its jam or cream filling. Easy to prepare, these little balls appeal to young and old alike. Let's read the recipe in the following lines.

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  Canadian specialty Donair recipe

  Posted in: Recipe from Canada, Main dishes

  Are you on the sandwich, taco, kebab team? Have you ever had the Canadian specialty? If the answer is no, find out how to prepare a delicious Donair, with all the sauces and ingredients.

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  Canadian-style Beef Wellington Recipe

  Posted in: Recipe from Canada, Main dishes

  Impress your guests with this fabulous beef Wellington recipe, straight from Canada. Rich in protein, this dish stands out for its tender and tasty meat. Let's take a quick look at this typical preparation from the far North.

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  What are the cultural differences between Americans and English-speaking Canadians?

  Posted in: Explore Canada

  Cultural differences between Americans and English-speaking Canadians are deeply rooted in their history, governance and values. Although sharing a common language and close geographical ties, these two countries have distinct nuances that speak to their unique identities. Their traditions, customs and attitudes towards diversity reflect different approaches to everyday life. This exploration of the cultural differences between Americans and English-speaking Canadians will provide a better...

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  How to compose a real Canadian brunch

  Posted in: Recipe from Canada, The morning toast

  Brunch is a meal between breakfast and lunch. Copious and rich, it is a late breakfast or an early lunch. Brunch is usually taken during the weekend. It is more substantial than the usual breakfast and it sticks enough in the belly to be considered as a lunch. Are you planning a special Canada brunch? Or are you looking for original ideas for your next brunch? Find out more about the Canadian brunch through our article.

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  Canada's favorite drinks

  Posted in: Canadian spirits

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  Every country has its own consumption habits and preferences. In Canada, it is safe to say that the population's drink of choice is coffee. Canadians have a very special relationship with coffee, which they enjoy in all its forms. Then come non-alcoholic beverages of all kinds. They also enjoy certain spirits and alcohols. We tell you more about it in this article.

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  Why do Canadians build their homes out of wood?

  Posted in: Explore Canada

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  But it's not just a question of availability, there are practical and economic reasons why Canadians prefer wood for their homes. It dates back to early French and British settlers who used local resources to construct homes and buildings. Nonetheless, wood is a building material with several advantages, making it a natural choice for builders and homeowners. Even today, wood continues to be a very popular building material throughout the country.

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  Canada, a country rich in native plants

  Posted in: Explore Canada

  Canada is a country that abounds in natural wealth, including its native flora which presents exceptionally varied and diversified plants. Native plants are those that have evolved naturally in a given environment, without human intervention. Their presence in an ecosystem is therefore important for maintaining the natural balance and the survival of the animal species that depend on it. Canada has many native plants, some of which are endemic to certain regions of the country, meaning they...

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  Canadian trappers, stories and evolutions

  Posted in: Explore Canada

  Trappers have played an important role in Canadian history. Also known as "coureurs des bois", they were excellent explorers and hunters, scouring vast expanses of wilderness to find furry animals to trap. At the beginning of the 17th century, brown gold fever reached the settlers, and the beaver fur trade quickly developed, confirming the importance of this activity which has become a Canadian heritage. Trappers were often forced to venture alone into the depths of Native American...

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  Spices from Canada's boreal forests

  Posted in: Explore Canada

  The term spices certainly conjures up images of exotic lands such as Asia, Mexico, the Middle East or archipelagos in the oceans. However, the countries of the North also have their own spices, some of which grow wild. In Canada, it is the spices of the Canadian boreal forests. They are mainly found in Quebec, in Gaspésie or in the Lac Saint-Jean region. Most of them are medicinal plants. We invite you to discover some of them in this article.

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  Sugar time in Quebec

  Posted in: All you need to know about maple syrup

  Products made from maple sap are at the heart of time, or the season, of sugars. You should know that Quebec supplies more than two-thirds of the world's maple syrup production. The sugaring off season is thus a very Quebec period. The traditions attached to it are of particular importance for the region and its inhabitants.

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  Canada's Best Beers

  Posted in: Explore Canada

  Do you like Canadian beers? Or would you like to discover them? We have prepared a small list of our best suggestions in terms of beers produced in Canada. You will mainly find the big names in Canadian beer, some of which are available on our site. You will also find craft beers and more amazing flavors.

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  The best ice ciders produced in Canada

  Posted in: Explore Canada

  Ice cider is obtained thanks to the intense cold of the country, just like ice wine. In Canada, it is mainly produced in Quebec. Good apples and harsh winters are needed to produce this complex drink. Rich in aromas, it is also syrupy, acidic and sweet in taste. We have prepared our selection of the best ice ciders for you. Some are available on our online store, do not hesitate to discover them.

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  Canada, the country with the most lakes in the world

  Posted in: Explore Canada

  Canada concentrates 60 % of the world's natural lakes and 9% of its territory covered with fresh water. It contains more than 20% of the world's fresh water. It is the country with the largest number of natural lakes in the world, and it is followed by Russia and the United States. Natural lakes, like those found throughout Canada, form in mountainous regions and rift zones, as well as in areas of glaciation - all of these regions occur naturally in this country.

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  Harvesting wild blueberries in Canada

  Posted in: The wild berries of Canada

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  Blueberries are Canada's most widely grown and exported fruit. It grows there in cultivation or wild in some regions. The wild blueberry has more taste and would also have more benefits than its cultivated version. It is found in impressive quantities in the region around Lac Saint Jean. These small, fleshy, fragile and robust berries must be carefully picked when picked. Find out more through this article.

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  How is maple sugar made?

  Posted in: All you need to know about maple syrup

  The Anishinaabeg and the nishnaabeg, indigenous peoples, often divided the year into six and not into four. They choose pre-spring to collect maple sap. This period is also called “the sugar season” or the “maple moon”. The full sugar moon appears to signify the start of the maple sap harvest. The sugaring off season is one of the traditions rooted in the customs of the First Nations. It persists to this day. Maple sugar arrives on our tables to bring flavor to our dishes. How do you get...