Month: August 2009
Did you know that #2
In 40 years, Canadian red meat imports have risen 600%.
A trip back to the heart of Montreal’s first public market
Take a journey back in time this weekend – to an 18th-Century public market. This unique event is taking place in Old Montreal’s Place Royale and the area around the Pointe-à-Caillère Museum. In fact, this is the exact location of Montreal’s very first public market, which took place in 1750.
An 18th-Century Public Market in Montreal
Happening in Montreal’s Old Port, this market gives you the opportunity to discover local farmers, craftspeople, and entertainers as they existed in 1750, at the time of Montreal’s very first public marketplace.
Cool off with a nice soup
Summer is already starting to come to an end, but we finally have some hot and sunny days to take advantage of. Instead of reaching for the usual foods to cool down – cold desserts and drinks – I suggest trying a cold soup.
Did you know that?
In Canada, we import more than 53% of our vegetables and almost all of our fruits!
National Acadian Day
Today is National Acadian Day. August 15, the day celebrating the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, was the date chosen in 1881 at the first National Convention of the Acadians to remember the Acadians who were deported from New Brunswick by the English between 1755 and 1763.
SOS Tips: How to Store Fresh Herbs
Storing in the Fridge If you are not going to use fresh herbs immediately after buying them, you should put them in the fridge. Simply wrap them in a moist paper towel and put them in a plastic bag (like a Ziploc). They should keep for about a week.
The “Sputnik” vegetable
Even if the name “Kohlrabi” is not familiar to you, you have certainly seen this vegetable at public markets. Its shape is reminiscent of the Sputnik satellite, launched into orbit by the Russians more than 50 years ago.
Video: How to organize your cooler
Cinzia did her fourth report on the popular French TV program Par-dessus le marché this summer. In this episode, Cinzia explains how to pack your cooler when you go camping. Watch the video (in French).
SOS Tips: Organizing Your Camping Weekend
This article was originally written on August 3, 2009 and updated on July 14, 2021. Summer is the season for picnics and camping. Eating in the great outdoors is fun, but always poses problems when it comes to getting organized. For example, when packing up food, you should be able to pack for large appetites […]
Saffron: A Golden Spice
The saffron spice comes from the dried stigmas of the “crocus sativus” flower. Extremely fragile, the spice is harvested from these flowers at dawn, before the rays from the sun reach them and alter the quality of the flower. A delicate hand is necessary, in order to remove the red stigmas from the flower.