Happy Canadian thanksgiving!

It’s the second Monday of October, which is a crucial date in the Canadian calendar: it’s Canadian Thanksgiving!

Contrary to common belief, Thanksgiving was not first celebrated in America, but in Canada, by an explorer from England called Martin Frobisher.

If you’re keen to embrace Canadian tradition and practice your turkey roasting skills in time for Christmas, check out turkey with maple and pear glaze.

For pudding, we can’t think of anything we want more than Jamie Oliver’s pumpkin and chocolate brûlée pie. Find the recipe here:

http://www.jamieoliver.com/magazine/recipes-view.php?title=chocolate-pumpkin-brulee-pie

Jamie Oliver’s pumpkin and chocolate brûlée pie

Did you know?

Québec exports its maple products to more than 50 countries

Everywhere it goes, consumers of all ages appreciate maple’s unique flavour.

Scientists are studying maple’s potential health benefits

Studies now underway include those on the antioxidant properties of the polyphenols naturally present in maple syrup, with a recent study indicating that maple syrup is better for cardiometabolic health than refined sugar.

Maple syrup can be used as a sugar substitute in most recipes

In cake and most dessert recipes, for each 250ml (1 cup) of syrup used, simply reduce the stipulated amount of liquid (water, milk, juice, etc.) by 60ml (1/4 cup).

A natural source of energy

Maple syrup is a natural source of energy. Check out our recipes for food and drinks before, during, and after exercise.