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Savignac Tomato

February 27, 2014 by Bobby Gregoire 1 Comment

The Savignac tomato is a medium to large sized tomato native to the Lanaudière region of Quebec. Lanaudière is situated northeast of Montreal, between the St. Lawrence River and the Laurentian Mountains. The variety is well adapted to Quebec’s cool climate and short summers. The fruits are round (8-10 cm in diameter) with a reddish […]

Filed Under: Vegetables Tagged With: Canadian, Québec, Tomato

Ice Cider by Cryoextraction

February 27, 2014 by Bobby Gregoire Leave a Comment

Ice cider is a fermented beverage made from the juice of frozen apples. It is primarily produced in the Eastern Townships in Quebec. Cryoextraction is similar to the traditional method used to produce ice wine. The apples are left on the trees to freeze. The frozen apples are dried by the cold, sun and wind. […]

Filed Under: Drinks Tagged With: apples, cider, Québec

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