Along the Pacific Northwest Coast, herring spawn each Spring on water plants such as kelp or eelgrass. Some First Nations, including the Nuu-chah-nulth, harvest herring roe on hemlock branches, which offers a slight tannin flavour to the roe. My favourite way of enjoying this special food is roe spawned on giant kelp which is…
This healthy cranberry crisp is inspired by our shared wellness meals in Ahousaht, a community on the Northwest coast of modern-day Vancouver Island. While the recipe highlights the traditional low-bush wild cranberries if you don’t have access to them, any type of cranberry will do. One of the highlights of this recipe is the simple…
This fun twist on the classic chia seed pudding celebrates Indigenous ingredients, including antioxidant-rich wild rice, berries and hazelnuts. Many people are not aware that, along with wild rice, berries, and maple syrup, hazelnuts are Indigenous to what we now know as Canada.
This recipe for Corn Patties was adapted from the Sioux Chef. I love using them as an alternative for white bread – try topping them with pesto, eggs, or smoked salmon. When we think of traditional Indigenous foods on the West Coast our mind goes to salmon, seafood and berries. Corn was first harvested…
