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  Cuisine of Canada - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Generally, the traditional cuisine of English Canada is closely related to British and American cuisine, while the traditional cuisine of Québec and French Canada has evolved from French cuisine and the winter provisions of fur traders.
The cuisine of the western provinces is heavily influenced by German, Ukrainian, Polish, and Scandinavian cuisine.
Noteworthy is the cuisine of the Doukhobors: Russian-descended vegetarians.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cuisine_of_Canada   (677 words)

  
 Cuisine of Quebec - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Catherine's taffy, Quebec's traditional cuisine is today being rediscovered as rich and diverse as its immense territory.
The temps des sucres (sugar season) is one of the oldest of Quebec culinary traditions.
Contemporary Quebec cuisine is characterized by an innovative use of all things native to the land which are then prepared following all contemporary trends of the world.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cuisine_of_Quebec   (242 words)

  
 Culture of Quebec   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Quebec now has the highest number of unmarried couples on the continent; there is also a high number of single-parent families and a high rate of divorce.
The architecture of Quebec is characterized by the juxtaposition of the old and the new and a wide variety of architectural styles, the legacy of two successive colonizations by the French, the British, and the close presence of the architecture of the United States to the south.
Quebec has a number of classical music festivals, such as the Festival de Lanaudière, Festival Orford chamber music festival held at the Orford Art Centre, and where the distinguished ensemble the Orford String Quartet was first formed.
culture-of-quebec.ask.dyndns.dk   (4161 words)

  
 Log Cabin Chronicles Greg Duncan's Quebec Cuisine Column
Quebec is distinct all right and some of our favorite foods you won't find elsewhere.
This concoction of ground pork and lard with a dash of allspice is everywhere in Quebec but I have yet to see it outside of this province.
Ah...such is Quebec, a place where even breakfast requires a referendum before ordering and where crecirc;tons serve to spread the word.
www.tomifobia.com /quebec_cuisine.html   (752 words)

  
 Québec Cuisine
French tradition remains at the heart of Québec cuisine with Québécois cooking remaining much the same for centuries, until the beginning of the 1960s.
The second event that contributed to the development of Québec 's new culinary landscape was the advent of Nouvelle Cuisine.
They toil to continue the development of a modern cuisine that retains the spirits of its origins but is enriched by all that our era has brought.
www.quebeciscooking.com /cuisine.htm   (515 words)

  
 Law.com - Quebec's Casino Cuisine
Among the signature dishes that have helped it earn five diamonds are such appetizers as house-smoked salmon with potato galette and mascarpone, and a veloute of mussels and clams, served in puff pastry.
Lac-Leamy's Le Baccara restaurant is noteworthy for executive chef Denis Girard's creative interpretations of traditional French cuisine.
Although Quebec is primarily French-speaking, staff at the casinos and restaurants are bilingual, and language is never a barrier.
www.law.com /jsp/article.jsp?id=1076428412115   (814 words)

  
 Quebec City : In Depth : Cuisine | Frommers.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
At first, the food of the colony was the country cooking of the motherland adapted to the ingredients found in New France: root vegetables, dried legumes, apples, maple sugar and syrup, and whatever catchable fish and game were available.
As time passed and food became more than sustenance, the gastronomic fervor of the old country was imported to Québec, and replications of Parisian bistros and manifestations of the epicurean teachings of Brillat-Savarin arrived and multiplied.
The entire range of Gallic cuisine was then available, from lowbrow to upper crust.
www.frommers.com /destinations/quebeccity/0142020529.html   (963 words)

  
 Quebec Association of Convention Bureaus (QACB) - Our destinations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Its narrow, winding streets are an invitation to discover Old Québec on foot in a safe environment.
Window shop the boutiques or settle into a friendly bistro where the hearty fare is part of the city's reputation for fine cuisine.
Québec City's convention center, with a capacity to welcome up to 4 000 delegates, is an ultra modern 426 000 sq.
www.congres.com /PagesAng/template.asp?bureauID=21   (338 words)

  
 Cuisine of Quebec   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Most famous for its tourtière pea soup baked beans ham dishes ragoût of pig legs and maple desserts Quebec's traditional cusine is today rediscovered as rich and diverse as its territory.
Contemporary Quebec cuisine is characterized by a use of all things native to the which are then prepared following all contemporary of the world.
There are many methods for making yogurt and keeping it at the proper temperature for long periods of time (wrapping in towels, setting in oven with pilot light, throwing into a thermos wrapped in a blanket, etc.) to properly set it up, but I wasn't too t...
www.freeglossary.com /Cuisine_of_Quebec   (260 words)

  
 Travel to Quebec Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Quebec City is the closest one can come to being in France without leaving North America.
The blend of French culture with other traditions has produced an amazing city of timeless treasures and memories to be shared.
A magnificent castle-like structure with copper turrets and stone towers, Le Chateau Frontenac is over 100 years old and is THE landmark of Quebec City.
www.traveldealz.net /destinations/Quebec_City__Canada.html   (494 words)

  
 Quebec Cuisine
The Québecois have strived to preserve their individuality and in doing so have protected over 400 years of history.
Golf, skiing, cycling – all are at your fingertips in the nearby Laurentian mountains; meanwhile wine lovers should explore the "wine route" in the Eastern Townships – a dozen small vineyards producing a delightful variety of red and white wines, aperitifs and liqueurs, as well as Québec’s renowned ice wines and late harvest wines.
Regional delicacies such as magret de canard (duck cutlet), white fish caviar and delicious edible ferns from the Abitibi region and the asparagus-like fiddlehead gives Québec cuisine its own identity and worldwide acclaim.
www.balesworldwide.com /Quebec   (499 words)

  
 Packages - Portneuf regional cuisine - Québec City Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Discover the lovely Portneuf countryside lots of greenery in these wide open spaces, ideal Laurentian foothills farming country.
Treat yourself to tasty regional cuisine in one of our inns, charming witnesses to this region’s heritage lifestyle.
A vast expansion of lakes, cascading rivers and falls, forestland and quaint village communities, all providing a great selection of cultural, educational and outdoor activity programmes.
www.quebecregion.com /e/vac-prog-portneuf.asp   (102 words)

  
 Summer
Québec's rich and varied nature, including a million lakes and rivers and some 500 locations for hiking, is the ideal setting for enjoying outdoor activities.
And, as always, you can find first-class accommodations and fine cuisine in Québec's cities and villages.
Observe seals lazing in the sun, climb mountains, stroll along cliffs overlooking a spectacular fjord, cycle through vast forests, canoe down winding rivers… These are just a few of the activities that await you at the 27 national parks that show off Québec's natural attractions!
www.bonjourquebec.com /uk-en/ete0.html   (349 words)

  
 Quebec City - Liberty Travel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
History and Old World, European charm are Vieux Quebec's greatest attractions.
Book a Quebec City Inn or Hotel Vacation Package.
Quebec City Inn - Copyright Liberty Travel, Inc., 2001-2004.
www.libertytravel.com /travelspecials/quebec.html   (280 words)

  
 Quebec City: Sainte-Anne Hotel - Traveler Reviews - Simply the Best! - TripAdvisor
This was my second visit to Quebec City, Canada June 13 - 17, 2005 and remembered it just as it was ten years ago.
We were able to walk around old Quebec City without taking a taxi as the hotel is in a perfect location.
We stayed for two nights in a lovely suite with beamed ceilings, exposed brick and a luxurious bathroom with a soaker tub.
tripadvisor.com /ShowUserReviews-g155033-d483317-r3708386-Sainte_Anne_Hotel-Quebec...   (1425 words)

  
 Kitchen Cabinet manufacturer Cuisines Beau Regard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Cuisines Beau Regard et Frères, entreprise manufacturière oeuvrant dans la vente d'armoires de cuisine et d'armoires de salle de bain.
Cuisines Beau Regard, manufacturier armoire de cuisine, Granby Quebec
Cuisine et salle de bain armoire de rangement Beau Regard
www.beau-regard.com /index2.htm   (82 words)

  
 TransCanadaHighway.com Drummondville, Quebec
Interactive theatre and music events are staged throughout the village.
Regional cuisine and Quebec specialties are featured at village restaurants (reservations required).
Off-season events include sugaring-off parties in March and April; the Wonders of Fall in October; and cross-country skiing and the Village of Lights in winter.
www.transcanadahighway.com /Quebec/Drummondville.htm   (415 words)

  
 Best Quebec Romantic Getaways and Places   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Quebec City's Carnaval is a monumental effort to tame winter.
If your idea of romance is clinking glasses over an intimate dinner with your lover—after you’ve already tasted the wine, swirled...
La belle province is noted for exceptional French cuisine.
www.allgetaways.com /top_getaways.asp?AreaId=101065   (769 words)

  
 Cuisine Workshop   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
(During your visit to Quebec City for the cuisine workshop, visit La Grande Allee, pictured above, where a myriad of pleasant cafes line the street).
"Les Artistes de la Table" in Quebec City's Old Port is a special school providing custom cuisine training programs for groups of 8-12 people.
At these chef-supervised workshops, you try your hand at one of those savory slow-cooked dishes you never thought you could prepare.
www.postcardsforyou.com /quebeccuisine.html   (97 words)

  
 quebec « WordPress.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Québec Cuisine Lessons (Part Deux): La Cabane à Sucre
Québec cuisine is based on good ol’ meat and potatoes.
Here’s a pict from my trip to Quebec City in March.
wordpress.com /tag/quebec   (621 words)

  
 Douglas & McIntyre - Books
Internationally acclaimed chef Anne Desjardins, recently hailed as one of Canada’s best chefs by the New York Times, celebrates seasonal cooking and the best of fresh Quebec ingredients in this collection, her first book.
Twenty years later, it is one of Quebec’s top restaurants and one of only three Canadian members in the select Relais Gourmands network.
In this lavishly illustrated book, chef Anne Desjardins shares some of the recipes and the philosophy that have created her award-winning restaurant.
www.douglas-mcintyre.com /book_details.asp?b=862   (242 words)

  
 Le Guide Cuisine,recettes,french recipe,cuisine,french cuisine,french food recipe,Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Welcome to the web site of LE GUIDE CUISINE, the quebec magazine dedicated to the simple pleasures of food.
If you are interested in advertizing in LE GUIDE CUISINE you can easily browse our advertizing information page.
We also offer a vast bank of culinary photos and recipes of excellent quality.
www.leguidecuisine.com /indexENG.html   (91 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Les grandes dames de la cuisine au Québec: Jehane Benoit, soeur Berthe, Lorraine Boisvenue, Monique ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
This item is not eligible for Amazon Prime, but over a million other items are.
I own the rights to this title and would like to make it available again through Amazon.
Find Deals on la cuisine and other Home and Garden at DealTime.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/2890431339?v=glance   (347 words)

  
 HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Consider Quebec Cuisine Cranberries, caribou and cattails flavor traditional, modern dishes.(Food Plus)
In an effort to raise the profile of Quebec cuisine, two of the province's top chefs visited Chicago recently, cooking up a storm with...
This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?docid=1G1:75717409&refid=ink_tptd_np   (162 words)

  
 Toto's - Resto Pasta Bar, italian cuisine Laval Quebec
Toto's - Resto Pasta Bar, italian cuisine Laval Quebec
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