Food can not only reflect cultural difference, but time periods as well. When war cast its shadow over Canada, every element of society saw it's effects. The economy, the workforce, the political sphere, social relations, and even the food that Canadians were making reflected the troubled times that they were facing. I think I'll jump … Continue reading Canada War Cake →

It's important to recognize that Canada has always been a pluralistic nation. Pre-contact, there were language and cultural differences between Indigenous tribes, and after colonization, there were both English and French populations that had their own distinct cultural differences that extended as far as their eating habits. As seen in the last posts, I've been … Continue reading Beignets aux Conserves (Jam Fritters) →

If you've been exposed to British culture, either through personal experience or the media, you may know that a popular English side dish is the Yorkshire pudding. Traditionally served with meat and gravy, this crisp and airy pudding has been a staple in England for centuries. My personal fascination with British cooking shows has always … Continue reading Yorkshire Puddings →

Pemmican is a food made of protein, fat, and berries that originated with Indigenous tribes in North America. The nutritional density and long shelf life of this food made it ideal for hunters that wanted to travel light. The name of the food comes from the Cree, Pimikan, which means fat/grease. Although it is difficult … Continue reading Pemmican →