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| Bookworm |
Posted - November 22 2008 : 3:05:13 PM
I recently read an interesting article about cranberries (it's not often you get to say that) and learned that, of "commercially important" fruits, there are three that are native to North America and were unknown to European settlers: cranberries, blueberries, and Concord grapes. Indians used cranberries not only for food, but also for dye and medicines. And there are "indigenous heritage varieties" of cranberries that are still grown, among them Howes and Early Black. So, if you're planning a colonial feast with, say, venison and other game and the "three sisters" (corn, beans, squash), you know which fruits to add. (Not sure what "commercially unimportant" fruits would be . . . persimmons, maybe.)
And you'll need soup, so check out this "habitant pea soup" from Vermont Country Store:
http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/browse/Home/Food-Candy/Food/Soup/Habitant-Pea-Soup/D/30100/P/1:100:1020:10270:100690/I/f07708?evar3=BROWSE
Actually, this sounds so hearty that it's probably better suited to being a meal in itself than a first course. Fitz, have you ever encountered anything like this? It's 32 degrees and windy here, so right now anything that's hot and sticks to the ribs sounds pretty good. |
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| Bookworm |
Posted - November 24 2008 : 06:17:52 AM
Thanks for the info, Fitz. For years I've seen that picture in the catalog and wondered if it was an authentic recipe -- now I know. |
| Fitzhugh Williams |
Posted - November 23 2008 : 2:06:30 PM
They really taste nothing alike, although both are good. As to pricey, well it's cheaper than steak and better, too. Besides it's French Canadien!  |
| Wilderness Woman |
Posted - November 23 2008 : 12:20:21 PM
That sounds wonderful, although a bit pricey.
I used to make homemade split pea soup using green split peas, when I was on the farm in W-a-a-a-a-y Upstate New York (which was only about 20 miles away from Canada). But, I've never had yellow pea soup.
Think I'll try that! Wonder if there is a difference in the taste? |
| Fitzhugh Williams |
Posted - November 22 2008 : 11:10:18 PM
I always keep a few cans of habitant soup in the pantry. I carry it to events as well. One can makes a nice meal. You can also add a little pemmican to the soup, too. It is the traditional meal of the French Canadien troupes.
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