Piquette, Rivière-Rouge

This grape-based drink is made by fermenting grape pomace – the pulpy residue from apples or similar fruit after crushing and pressing – and is crafted with materials that would otherwise be wasted. Known in the past as a table wine, today piquette embodies know-how, originality and respect for the terroir.

Haskap syrup, Saint-Faustin-Lac-Carré

The haskap is a small fruit from the honeysuckle shrub family. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins A and C, this elongated, blue-coloured fruit withstands the extreme temperatures of winters in northern boreal forests.

Cedar branch, in the Canadian forest

The white cedar, or Thuja Occidentalis, is widely cultivated in the Laurentians for its ornamental value. Rich in vitamin C, white cedar can also be used in a tea to cure colds or to decorate cocktails!

More from this author by clicking on her photo below