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Acadian delicacies
Sorry about the delay! I just couldn't bring myself to sit at the computer with the weather we've been having in London! Over 25 the last 3 days in a row, trust me - that just doesn't happen in London! I've been very busy with trips to village fêtes, museums and, of course, lots of shopping! I'll tell you all about it in due time, of course.
But! Today I wanted to wrap up my New-Brunswick posts by talking about some of the amazing food I had while I was there. Let's start with the most obvious, lobster!
You can't go to the east coast without trying lobster.
It really is a delicacy, and there's nothing like picking it up almost straight off the boat. Unfortunately, this year, the shells were quite empty (which means a lot of work, for little meat), but the meat was sweet and tasty. Before you tackle lobster for the first time, it's worth reading up on technique. It can be quite daunting for first time eater, especially in a posh restaurant. We eat it as is - just boiled. We can't be bothered with warmed butter sauces or anything like that, but they are delicious!
Another of my favorite Acadian delicacies is fried clams.
There's no beating around the bush: this dish doesn't look pretty. And it's definitely not high class food! This is the kind of food you buy after laying on the beach all day at the local greasy spoon. In the small village where I was staying there is a big competition between two restaurants for who serves the best friend clams. My family's loyalties lie with Chez Camille. They serve a big plate of fried clams and french fries. The fried clams themselves are quite what you would expect. Clams, that are deep fried. The chewy clam is covered in salty, crisp batter - there's nothing like it. It's usually eaten with ketchup and/or tartar sauce. Just ask a local, they'll tell you where to get them!
And lastly, my very favorite, poutine (also called poutine râpée).
My Québec readers might be confused by this. Yes, Acadians have their own version of the famous québecois poutine and no, it's nothing like it. This is another case where the picture looks horrible, but it is so tasty. It's in essence a ball of grated potato, with a pork filling. It's eaten all over the Acadian coast, but the toppings of choice are particular to the region. I have heard of it eaten with maple syrup in northen New Brunswick, or simply salt and pepper, but where my family is from (southern New Brunswick), brown sugar is the way to go (Hey! Don't knock it till you've tried it!)
I really hope you do visit my little part of the world. It's not my home, but it's my home away from home. The Acadians are known for their hospitality. The beaches are warm, the food is good, what more could you ask for?
But! Today I wanted to wrap up my New-Brunswick posts by talking about some of the amazing food I had while I was there. Let's start with the most obvious, lobster!
You can't go to the east coast without trying lobster.
It really is a delicacy, and there's nothing like picking it up almost straight off the boat. Unfortunately, this year, the shells were quite empty (which means a lot of work, for little meat), but the meat was sweet and tasty. Before you tackle lobster for the first time, it's worth reading up on technique. It can be quite daunting for first time eater, especially in a posh restaurant. We eat it as is - just boiled. We can't be bothered with warmed butter sauces or anything like that, but they are delicious!
Another of my favorite Acadian delicacies is fried clams.
There's no beating around the bush: this dish doesn't look pretty. And it's definitely not high class food! This is the kind of food you buy after laying on the beach all day at the local greasy spoon. In the small village where I was staying there is a big competition between two restaurants for who serves the best friend clams. My family's loyalties lie with Chez Camille. They serve a big plate of fried clams and french fries. The fried clams themselves are quite what you would expect. Clams, that are deep fried. The chewy clam is covered in salty, crisp batter - there's nothing like it. It's usually eaten with ketchup and/or tartar sauce. Just ask a local, they'll tell you where to get them!
And lastly, my very favorite, poutine (also called poutine râpée).
My Québec readers might be confused by this. Yes, Acadians have their own version of the famous québecois poutine and no, it's nothing like it. This is another case where the picture looks horrible, but it is so tasty. It's in essence a ball of grated potato, with a pork filling. It's eaten all over the Acadian coast, but the toppings of choice are particular to the region. I have heard of it eaten with maple syrup in northen New Brunswick, or simply salt and pepper, but where my family is from (southern New Brunswick), brown sugar is the way to go (Hey! Don't knock it till you've tried it!)
I really hope you do visit my little part of the world. It's not my home, but it's my home away from home. The Acadians are known for their hospitality. The beaches are warm, the food is good, what more could you ask for?
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