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15 idées cadeaux pour la Fête des Mères 2026 au Québec

15 Mother's Day 2026 Gift Ideas in Quebec — the best of local terroir delivered to your door

Looking for a Mother's Day gift that stands out — something local, artisanal, delicious, that tells a story? Here are 15 ideas that are sure to please, whatever your budget.
Sumac vinaigrier en poudre dans un bol blanc sur un comptoir, accompagné de citron tranché

Staghorn Sumac: Quebec's Tangy Spice That Replaces Lemon

Some spices make their presence known at first sniff. Staghorn sumac is one of them. Open the jar: a burst of fruity acidity, slightly astringent, somewhere between lemon and pomegranate.

Mignonnette pour huîtres au poivre clavalier d'amérique

Prickly-Ash Pepper Mignonette for Fresh Oysters

St. Lawrence oysters are at their best in cool weather — from fall through spring, when cold waters concentrate their briny, creamy flavour. To accompany them, nothing beats a bright...
Chili crisp au clavalier d'Amérique et piment gorria

Chili crisp with Prickly-Ash and gorria peppers

Looking to add a dose of heat to your meals? This chili crisp developed by Ardence will do just that, taking advantage of the extraordinary flavor and numbing effect of the prickly-ash pepper, sometimes called the "North American Sichuan pepper".

Clavalier d'Amérique : le poivre de Sichuan du Québec

American toothache tree

Il y a des épices qui parfument. Le clavalier d'Amérique, lui, fait quelque chose de plus rare : il transforme l'expérience en bouche. Une petite quantité suffit pour déclencher un picotement électrique sur la langue — suivi d'une vague d'agrumes, de zeste de citron, d'écorce d'orange.

Chanterelles déshydratées dorées disposées sur une planche de bois avec brins de thym frais

Recipe ideas for cooking dried wild mushrooms

Every year, the return of autumn heralds crisp, sunny mornings, long walks in nature, and comforting, delicious meals. Among these seasonal pleasures, there's one we celebrate with enthusiasm at Racines boréales: mushrooms! Whether you're a seasoned mushroom enthusiast or simply curious, here are 10 recipe ideas for cooking with dried wild mushrooms .

Morilles séchées entières sur assiette grise foncée avec serviette de lin, vue en gros plan

How to prepare dried wild mushrooms: our best tips

Wild mushrooms are harvested from May to October and then dehydrated: they can be eaten year-round. Lightweight and compact, they easily fit in a bag for a weekend camping trip or stay at a cabin.

Trempette chaude gratinée dans ramequin blanc, garnie d'aneth frais, servie avec craquelins de seigle

Warm dip of arctic surf clams, aged cheddar, and salted herbs

This recipe, perfect as a holiday appetizer, features a local ingredient that truly deserves to be better known: Stimpson's surf clam. A smooth, festive dip full of character… that's sure to surprise your guests.

Poulet entier rôti doré dans plat ovale, entouré de choux de Bruxelles, pommes de terre et thym

Whole roast chicken with sea buckthorn and sumac, served with seasonal vegetables

An elegant, comforting and easy-to-prepare recipe, perfect for impressing your guests while fully enjoying the magic of the holidays.

Plein feux sur le mélilot, la fameuse « vanille du Québec »

Spotlight on White Sweet Clover, Quebec's Beloved "Boreal Vanilla"

White sweet clover is a wild Quebec plant nicknamed "Quebec vanilla" — its dried flowers release an aroma of vanilla, almond, and fresh hay.

Assiette de crostinis dorés garnis de champignons marinés et houmous, brins de romarin frais

Crostini with marinated mushrooms, hummus and black garlic jelly

Looking to offer a vegan option to your guests during the holiday season? These marinated mushroom crostini are the perfect bite to add a local and refined touch to your appetizers.

Bol de cavatelli en sauce orange épicée, garni de chapelure, feuilles de sauge frites et nduja

Cavatelli with Pumpkin Sauce and Nduja with Blue Cheese and Pecan Breadcrumbs

We too often throw away pumpkins once Halloween is over. The truth is, they're delicious and can be cooked in countless ways.

This creamy pasta sauce version is simple, colorful, and full of flavor.