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  Canada's Lobster Eldorado

  Posted in: Explore Canada

  The lobster is an animal that is mainly active at night. Generally, it takes shelter, in crevices or under rocks during the day and provides for its needs in depths of less than fifty meters. In Canada, the southern St. Lawrence and the waters of Nova Scotia are teeming with lobsters. Quebec and New Brunswick are also places rich in these crustaceans.

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  Bacon and maple syrup burger

  Posted in: Recipe from Canada, Main dishes

  How about biting into a tasty Canadian burger? Discover the recipe which consists of bacon and maple syrup. It mixes the country's emblematic ingredients in a burger with a unique taste. Let's find out more about this way of cooking the hamburger.

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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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  Bacon confit with maple syrup

  Posted in: Recipe from Canada, The morning toast

  Bacon is an ingredient that Americans and Canadians consume almost daily. These perfectly grilled strips of pork are indeed delicious. In North America, they are available in maple syrup, which makes them both crispy and sweet. According to fans, it's a divine recipe! We share this original discovery with you to impress your guests at breakfast or for brunch.

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  Discover Canadian ice cider

  Posted in: Canada vineyard

  Ice cider is not apple juice on ice, it is a delicate, delicious and sweet liqueur made from frozen apples. It is also necessary to know how to drink ice cider.

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  Focus on sugar cream, a typical Quebec delicacy

  Posted in: Recipe from Canada, Desserts

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  Do you want to know the secrets to a successful sugar cream? Then read this article! It also contains useful information on its nutritional values and on the top 10 best fudges. Focus on this specifically Quebec treat!

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  How to use maple sugar?

  Posted in: Recipe from Canada

  Maple syrup is a traditional and popular food in North America. We owe its origin to the Native Americans who already used it as a source of sugar, long before the arrival of the settlers. A legend attributes the discovery of the syrup to the dogs who would have licked a branch of maple, thus giving the idea to their master to taste it in turn. When the first settlers arrived in North America, the Amerindians taught them the art of pruning the trunks to collect the sap. The syrup is obtained...

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  Grilled chicken with maple syrup

  Posted in: Recipe from Canada, Main dishes

  With the beautiful days coming back, we also bring out the barbecue for convivial lunches. Chicken is a meat that everyone loves, especially when it's grilled! Bring a little something extra and originality with the recipe for grilled chicken marinated in maple. Our tip: let it marinate overnight for maximum flavor and tenderness. The marinade does not go to waste: we make a nice sauce with it.

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  Cut maple syrup: diluted or poor quality maple syrup!

  Posted in: All you need to know about maple syrup

  Cut maple syrup refers to a sweet, golden syrup that tends to mimic maple syrup. We talk about "post" because it is not made from maple. A syrup that does not come from maple sap is called "cut maple syrup".

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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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  Discover Quebec rums

  Posted in: Canadian spirits

  If Puerto Rico has always been the first producer of rum in the world, Canada is now becoming one of the most powerful distilleries. The province of Quebec has indeed played a major role in this transition, notably with the creation of the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ). Currently, Quebec rum is doing perfectly well and is enjoying great success with both local and foreign consumers. Let's discover Quebec rums: the specificities as well as the different types.

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  Cranberries and urinary tract infections

  Posted in: The wild berries of Canada

  The cranberry, or cranberry, is traditionally consumed in North America to fight urinary tract infections. It would contain active ingredients helping to protect the body against the pathogenic agents responsible for these infections. We tell you more in 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...

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  Maple marinated salmon

  Posted in: Recipe from Canada, Main dishes

  Salmon and maple syrup are two products found extensively in North America and Canada. You can combine these two ingredients with a fish marinade made with maple syrup. This bold and modern recipe gives the fish a sweet and mild taste. To balance your dish, choose one or more side dishes with character. You will find the recipe for this dish and our best side dish ideas

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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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  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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  Typical Canadian jams

  Posted in: Recipe from Canada, The morning toast

  What would a breakfast be without a good jar of jam? And why not let yourself be tempted by the delicious Canadian jams? They stand out for their delicate flavors and their aromas reminiscent of the Far North. Let's discover them together.

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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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  Apple butter with maple

  Posted in: Recipe from Canada, Desserts

  Do you know maple apple butter? This Quebec culinary specialty is characterized by a texture similar to that of compote. However, it is much tastier. Try this original recipe to cook your beautiful harvest of apples. We will learn more about it in these few lines.

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  Quebec vodkas: a worldwide reputation

  Posted in: Canadian spirits

  The Quebec scene never ceases to amaze spirits lovers with its distillation techniques operating between modernity and tradition. Vodka is considered a flagship product of Quebec. The first bottle was put on the local market in 2015. Highly appreciated by local consumers, spirits manufacturing companies in Quebec have increased their production to be able to meet demand.