Cooking Traditions
Years ago, a typical family on the Lower North Shore consisted of 12-15 children. With limited financial resources, people fished, hunted and harvested their food in order to survive. Luxuries such as grocery stores or the means to acquire fresh foods were not always accessible. Long days on the water and traveling inland by foot or dog team meant that people faced many challenges and worked hard to provide for their families.
In effect, residents had to be resourceful and creative – never letting anything go to waste and always making the most of what they had. Meals were often prepared with the simplest of ingredients, with flour and molasses being at the core of many. Despite these challenges, people worked together and shared what they had – a true reflection of the generous nature and strong work ethic of local residents.
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Timeless Traditions Cookbook
In recognition of this resourcefulness and to preserve the knowledge passed down through generations, QLF worked with local residents to collect traditional recipes and stories to create a 174 page booklet called “Timeless Traditions Cookbook.”
Excerpts from cookbook:
Traditional Sweets and Treats (.pdf) »