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  Blueberry Pancakes

  Posted in: Recipe from Canada, The morning toast

  We all know pancakes, this American variant of our Breton pancakes. They are smaller in size, but different in taste and texture. Pancakes - literally pancakes - are fluffy thanks to the addition of yeast. There are several variations of pancakes in the United States and Canada. Among them, blueberry pancakes even have their national day in North America: January 28. Discover our recipe for blueberry pancakes, as well as some little information about this pancake in this article.

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  Guide to the best online Canadian grocery stores

  Posted in: Explore Canada

  Sample items from Canadian grocery stores without having to travel to Canada. These online sales sites offer many Quebec culinary specialties. Let's take a quick look at the products sold on these Canadian brands online

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  Pork ribs with maple syrup

  Posted in: Recipe from Canada, Main dishes

  Honey is generally used for marinating and lacquering caramelized or lacquered meats and fish. Did you know that maple syrup can very well replace honey in the recipe for pork ribs? If you like sweet and savory dishes and meats, quickly discover this recipe. Maple syrup marinades and sauces are recent inventions. It is an ingredient that adds an incomparable flavor to meat and fish. You will enjoy more than one!

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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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  Acadian hole poutine

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  A lover of Quebec culinary specialties, you are certainly familiar with the famous poutine. However, have you ever heard of the hole poutine? We invite you to discover more in these few lines.

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  Canadian Icefields Parkway: Icefield Parkways

  Posted in: Explore Canada

  What's better than a snowy winter? An ice highway, of course! The Canadian Icefield Parkways (CIP) is a self-guided tour that lets you explore the Canadian Rockies. This virtual route includes over 70 points of interest and takes approximately four hours to complete. During your trip, you can admire several breathtaking sites and learn about the natural history of the region.

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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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  Sugar cream from Maison Sainte Julie

  Posted in: Recipe from Canada, The desserts

  Sugar cream is a gourmet inseparable from the holiday seasons in Quebec. Each family has its own recipe and besides, it is not always easy to succeed in the preparations. Fortunately, there are ready-made products with all the flavors like the sugar cream from Sainte Julie.

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  Pan-fried duck breast with maple sauce

  Posted in: Recipe from Canada, Main dishes

  Maple syrup is an essential cooking ingredient, used to enhance the flavors of many dishes. It can be used in the preparation of marinades, glazes and sauces, adding a touch of sweetness and character to your preparations. Today, we are going to discover one of the preparations that features this famous syrup: duck breast with maple sauce. This sweet and savory recipe, as delicious as it is daring, will delight your taste buds.

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  The Quebec Carnival

  Posted in: Explore Canada

  The Carnaval de Québec is the largest and oldest winter carnival in the world. This festival, which celebrates the cold season, is generally held for a fortnight in Quebec City. Many events take place there over three weekends in January and February: parades, outdoor concerts, sporting events, etc. The 2023 edition started on February 4: the opening date had to be postponed due to bad weather. For the 70th edition, the planned dates are from February 2 to 11, 2024.

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  The best icewines produced in Canada

  Posted in: Canada vineyard

  Icewine is made from the harvest of frozen grapes. Although this technique is not Canadian, the country is today known for the quality of its ice wines. The conditions are indeed met there to allow the production of ice wine. This complex drink is a real concentrate of tastes, smells and flavors. Do you want to discover this sweet wine from the great cold? We have prepared our list of the best ice wines produced in Canada.

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  The health applications of maple water

  Posted in: All you need to know about maple syrup

  Maple water, made from the pure sap of the maple tree, is not as sweet or syrupy as the maple syrup we are all familiar with. Apart from its particular and very slightly sweet taste, it is also loaded with plant-based nutrients and minerals. In addition to being a very hydrating drink, maple water also has many other health benefits.

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  Lobster poutine

  Posted in: Recipe from Canada, Main dishes

  Lovers of good Canadian cuisine, try the lobster poutine. This is a variation of the traditional poutine. This preparation enhances the highly prized taste of lobster and combines it with one of the tastiest Quebec recipes. Culinary orgasm guaranteed at the rendezvous. We will know more about it in this article.

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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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  Chef Martin Picard launches an amazing range of grocery products

  Posted in: Explore Canada

  The Quebec chef who owns the famous restaurant "Au Pied de Cochon" has developed a range of grocery products. Mustard, sauces or condensed milk with maple: he put his culinary know-how and his love of local specialties into it. The result is products with original flavors reminiscent of Canada. We tell you more!

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  The specificity of Canadian cranberries

  Posted in: The wild berries of Canada

  This small red berry with a sour, bitter and acid taste is endemic to the Americas. It is mainly grown in the United States and Canada. The latter is the second largest cranberry producer in the world after the United States. Are there any notable differences between the Canadian cranberry and those found elsewhere? We answer you through this short article.

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  The best beaches in Canada

  Posted in: Explore Canada

  Beaches are not the first type of place that comes to mind when talking about Canada. The country still has some beautiful beaches. We invite you to discover them with us. Through this article, we will go from coast to coast to the lake beaches of Canada. If the ocean beaches are the most beautiful and spectacular, the beaches of its innumerable lakes - excluding glacier lakes - are the most suitable for swimming.

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  Roasted Maple Sweet Potatoes

  Posted in: Recipe from Canada, Main dishes

  Sweet potatoes, you may already eat mashed potatoes or fries. In this article, we share a recipe with maple and roasted in the oven. Add maple syrup, lemon juice and butter before letting them grill quietly. They can be served as an original accompaniment, but also as an aperitif. We share this original recipe full of sweetness.

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  Cave exploration in Canada: Impressive geological formations

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  Canada has a large number of caves that attract many cavers from around the world. The country's most impressive caves are found in western Canada, as well as parts of southern Ontario. This part of the country is particularly rich in caves given that limestone predominates there.

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  Organic maple syrup (the standard to be respected)

  Posted in: All you need to know about maple syrup

  Quebec authorities have noticed that the overproduction and overuse of maple trees in maple fields has degraded the quality of the soil and led to tree dieback. Acid rain was first mentioned as the cause, before realizing that overexploitation was the cause. This observation led to the creation of the first standards and regulations for organic maple syrup. The initial objective was to protect trees - and nature in general - as well as consumers, by regulating the products used during the...

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