Thursday February 19th saw the public launch of the ‘Flavours of the Places We Call Home’ project in the Salle Bon-Pasteur, Maison de la Culture of Rivière-du-Loup. The event was a success, with over 30 members of the community in attendance. Participants brought samples of the recipes showcased in the films, including Nepalese momo, seal […]
Frédéric Hartog is a hunter, marine biologist, and professional diver based in Sainte-Flavie, Québec. His interview took place in September 2025. Ready in: 25 minutesServes: 2 Ingredients Method
Patrice Fortier is the founder of La société des plantes in Kamouraska, Québec. Since 2001, La société des plantes has specialised in cultivating and selling seeds for plants, flowers, vegetables and fruits that may have been overlooked in the modern world…a treasure trove to discover and grow. He also offers monthly Ateliers Gourmands between May […]
Colette Meehan, originally from Ireland, is an artist and jeweller, specialising in fine enamel pieces. She reflects on how food can represent feast, celebration, and ritual all while serving fresh pancakes at her home in La Pocatière, Quebec, in Fall 2025. Ready in: Prep time – 75 mins; Cook time: 15 – 20 minsServes: 18 […]
Isabelle Simardis La Cueilleuse indigene and devotes her life to opening up the world of plants indigenous to Bas St Laurent. Her interview was filmed at a HLSL Plants&Paths guided walk in Saint-Simon-de-Rimouski in Fall 2025. Ingredients Method
Ting Zhang is originally from China and now lives with her family in Rimouski, Québec. She was filmed in conversation with Muriel Moukam from the Marché du Monde in Rimouski, which specialises in bringing international ingredients and foodstuffs to Bas St Laurent. Ting is the HLSL Rimouski Regional Manager. Ready in: 60 minutesServes: 4 people […]
Becca Scarratt lives in Rimouski, Québec. In January 2025, she was the winner of the inaugural Great Métis Shortbread Bakeoff with this very recipe! The Bakeoff was part of the Burns Night Celebrations in Métis-sur-Mer, honouring the Scottish heritage of many residents in this area. Ready in: 60 minutesServes: 8 pieces Ingredients Method
Pratistha Shrestha is originally from Nepal and now lives in Rimouski, Québec. She prepared these traditional momo dumplings as part of a HLSL Dynamic Discussions potluck supper in March 2025. The Dynamic Discussions sessions had brought more than 30 participants to the HLSL Resource Centre in Rimouski to practice their language skills in both English […]
Yvonne Chen is originally from Ontario, and studies at UQAR in Rimouski, Québec. She prepared this fried rice as part of a HLSL Dynamic Discussions potluck supper in March 2025, and describes it a fusion between her Canadian and Chinese identities. The Dynamic Discussions sessions had brought more than 30 participants to the HLSL Resource […]