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 […]
Rita Turriff and Micheline Williams help to organise the regular Senior Friendship Lunch, a wonderful community initiative that regularly brings residents of Métis-sur-Mer together to share hot meals. They were interviewed in Métis Town Hall in July 2025. Ready in: 45 minsServes: About 10 scones Ingredients Method
Daphné Brunet is originally from the Lower St. Lawrence, and was the co-owner of the Café sur Mer on Rue Principale in Métis-sur-Mer with her partner Jessy, from 2023-2026. Daphné is a dedicated coordinator with HLSL, helping to manage the senior programming. Ready in: Lemon curd – 1 hour + chilling time (2 hours to […]
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