When we hear the word “Maple Syrup”, the first place which comes to mind is Canada, the world’s largest producer of the sweet sauce! Canadians use maple sap as their staple food, and even the leaf itself is symbolic in the lives of Canadians. It is found on Canadian coins, emblems, coats of arms and even on the flag of Canada.
The culture of Canada is influenced by the Caribbean, France, Asia, Europe and Britain. The arrival of the French and English brought many new methods and techniques of cooking in Canada. Canada is a country with friendly and hospitable people. Within Canada I found two of my best friends who helped me to know more about Canadian cuisine and their culture, Captain Jeffrey Alan and Sarah. Jeffrey Alan is a pilot and social media personality from Toronto, Canada, and Sarah Roy is an ER nurse born and raised in Ontario, Canada. This lovely couple has a passion to travel and remain healthy and fit in life.
Captain Jeffrey Alan ( Instagram A/c –jeffreythepilot ) –
Q.) Which is your favorite Canadian food?
Jeffrey – My favorite is Nanaimo bars, Montreal bagels, Montreal smoked meat sandwiches and finally maple syrup! Maple syrup is Canada to me, the texture and sugary maple taste always takes me home when I am abroad.
Q.)When you go out with Sarah, which places do you like to visit for Canadian food?
Jeffrey - My personal favorite is Canoe, they offer not only the best of Canadian food, but probably one of the best views of the city. I highly recommend trying it but be sure to make reservations as they are very busy on weekends, and known to be a bit on the pricey side.
Q.)Why should people try Canadian cuisine when they visit the country?
Jeffrey - We are known to support our local economy a lot in the restaurant business using the term “Farm to Table”. The saying refers to special relationships between the restaurant and farmers, growers, food and beverage makers, craft breweries and wineries. We do our best to use this ethos to have the freshest produce and products available. I think people should try Canadian food because it truly defines our core food culture and showcase the produce, meats and beverages that we are known for around the world.
Sarah Roy ( Instagram A/c – nursesarah_belle_ame ) -
Q.) Why it is said that “Canadian cuisine is the collage of dishes from the cuisines of others”?
Sarah - This quote actually came from Prime Minister Joe Clark as Canada is noted “to have the cuisine of cuisines”. Let me exemplify it; Jeffrey and I have one favourite thing to do and that is watch Billions on Netflix and order from Uber Eats. We have Indian, Italian, Asian, Japanese Fusion, Greek, Chinese etc. choices and we always have our favourite restaurants on speed dial.
Q.) I have seen that Canadians take a large meal at breakfast, have snacks for lunch, and a heavy dinner. Why so?
Sarah - I think many Canadians tend to eat that way out of habit. I like to start with a healthy breakfast and juice, and “graze”, as Jeff likes to call it, with smaller little meals. I don’t necessarily monitor my caloric consumption, I try to eat healthy, workout and believe in the notion “everything is good in moderation”.
Thanks Captain Jeffrey and Sarah for sharing this fruitful information related to Canadian cuisine.
Canadian P.M. Joe Clark has rightly said: “Canada has a cuisine of cuisines. Not a stew pot but a Smörgåsbord”.
So next time when you visit Canada do have poutine and taste the delicious maple syrup!
By: – Rida Khan ( Aviation Author) ( Instagram A/c – aviationauthor.ridakhan )
