After work, I came home happy with the Quebec day I planned for my kiddos at school but bummed out that I didn't get to eat my usual Quebec dishes. Well, my husband came to the rescue by picking up cheese and French fries on his way home, giving me the great pleasure of making… Continue reading Poutine on Quebec Day
Today is one of my favorite days of the year! A day when I get to celebrate my Quebec heritage, even if I'm far far away from home. As early as I can remember, Quebec National Day has been a very important event. When I was little, I would walk with my parents to the… Continue reading Happy Quebec Day! Bonne St-Jean-Baptiste!
As Quebec National Day is coming up, I have been craving some traditional recipes for the past few weeks. One of my cravings was sucre à la crème, which is basically sugar fudge. Back when I lived with my parents, my aunt (well, mom's aunt) Berta would bring a big container of it as she… Continue reading Sucre à la Crème: A Traditional Quebec Dessert
As I mentioned in my last post, my parents planned their yearly trip to Virginia to coincide with my college graduation. They left the slightly colder temperatures of Quebec to come spend a week with me. I hadn't seen my dad in two years and my mom in one year so this was some much-needed… Continue reading My Parents’ Visit (+ the Goodies They Brought For Me!)
The Hungry Quebbie 