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  How to use maple sugar?

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  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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  How to use cranberry juice?

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  Cranberry is a small tart red berry the size of a cherry, native to North America. Today, very popular, this berry is consumed in many forms: raw, dried, in powder, in tea, in jam, in compote, in syrup, in vinaigrette, coated in chocolate and of course in juice! Like most fruits, consuming them whole provides better nutritional results. So here are the reasons and benefits why you won't want to part with your cranberry juice and especially the best ways to use it!

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  Canada's Lobster Eldorado

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  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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  The culinary specialties of the island of Orleans to taste

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  Quebec is a bastion of the Francophonie in the northern part of America. Quebec City is recognized for its historical richness, its cultural value and for its Aboriginal, British and French influences. Île d'Orléans, affectionately nicknamed "The Garden of Quebec", is rich in gourmet products. It is a city where you always have something to do, to discover and in particular always some culinary specialties to eat. Certainly, the city of Quebec is full of many addresses for all budgets, where...

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  Top 20 expressions from Quebec

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  Quebecers use expressions that are both funny and colorful at the same time, which are often difficult to understand without a little explanation. That's what this article is for, to make sure you understand conversations the best you can.

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  Focus on sugar cream, a typical Quebec delicacy

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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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  Main products grown in Canada

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  Whatever the country, agriculture is one of the pillars of the national economy. The same is true for Canada, where agriculture plays a very important role. True, only 7 % of the country's land area is used for cultivation, but that does not hinder Canada's productivity. Indeed, thousands of products are grown there every year, including corn, canola and fruit.

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  maple taffy on snow

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  This traditional recipe from Quebec consists of making melt-in-the-mouth confectionery from maple syrup. It is heated and then fired over snow, hence its name. The soft candy thus obtained is traditionally eaten with a stick, or quite simply with a spoon. We tell you all about maple taffy on snow.

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  Canada's maple syrup cookie recipe

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  Maple syrup is an emblematic product of Canada. If it is popularly eaten topped with pancakes, crepes or waffles, several recipes can also be made with it. Today we share with you some Canadian maple syrup cookie recipes.

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  The maple leaf, the emblem of Canada

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  The maple leaf immediately calls Canada when seen. How did it become such a strong symbol of the country, and what place does it occupy there today? We give you more explanation in this article.

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  Cranberries and urinary tract infections

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  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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  Canada's Wild Salmon

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  Wild salmon is one of the most popular and consumed species of fish in Canada and around the world. It is now considered a true local emblem, due to its cultural importance to the indigenous populations. Raised in aquaculture or living in the wild, this salmonid is a high value-added product that greatly contributes to the country's economic growth. Due to its special place in Canadian culture, wild salmon are currently the focus of many conservation strategies.

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  Native American art in Canada

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  First peoples of North America, the Amerindians have a culture of their own. This term is used by anthropologists to refer to Indians who once lived in America and are considered Aboriginal. For those who are from Canada, the designation of First Nations people is much more appreciated. What can we say about these people? Origin, history and art? Focus on the subject.

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  Beaver tail recipe

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  Canada is a country rich in culinary specialties and beaver tail is one of the essential recipes. It is distinguished by its soft texture as well as its oval, elongated and flat shape. This Canadian donut has its own cooking method. In addition, the ingredients used during its preparation are well defined. But what can be said about the true story of the beaver tail and how is it concocted?

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  Sea buckthorn: an unknown fruit

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  Introduced to Canada in the 1930s, sea buckthorn is a fruit shrub belonging to the Eleagnacea family. Although it is often unknown to the general public, this shrub nevertheless contains significant energy and nutritional resources. Sea buckthorn indeed has many health benefits, due to its multiple bioactive components. What are the origins of this shrub and how is it exploited in Canada? Why should we consider the virtues of sea buckthorn more? Overview of the different characteristics of...

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  Zoom on the monarch butterfly in Canada

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  The monarch butterfly is one of the most recognized butterfly species in the world. In Canada, this animal species is found from Alberta to Newfoundland. Its most important breeding grounds are in the southern regions of Ontario and Quebec. A small portion of the monarch butterfly population also lives in the southern part of British Columbia. Zoom on the monarch butterfly in Canada!

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  Focus on the caribou, an emblematic Canadian animal

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  The caribou is a mammal belonging to the Cervidae family. Its dark brown color makes it easy to identify. Its belly, mane and neck are creamy white in color. In this article, you will learn about the three species of caribou in Canada. Zoom in on this emblematic Canadian animal!

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  Recognize the different types of maple

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  There are three categories of maples according to their origin: American maple (we are talking about Canadian maple in particular in this article), European maple, Eastern maple, the most famous of which is Japanese maple. You will learn about the different types of maple in each category after reading.

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  Blueberry Pollination in Canada: The Magic of Bees

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  Some bees are among the good pollinators, they greatly contribute to the transfer of pollen. As a result, they undoubtedly play a crucial role in the production of blueberries. What are these species? And what are their respective roles in blueberry pollination in Canada?

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  How is poutine cheese made?

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  It is a typical Canadian curd cheese. It is obtained by adding certain additives to milk to make it acidic and trigger its coagulation. The curd is then cut, heated and drained to separate the liquid from the solid. This last part is what will become the cheese. We give you more details on the process of making the so-called couic-couic cheese in this article.

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