Canadian Food Focus

A recent short documentary from the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food highlights how wild rice continues to shape family life and Indigenous agriculture in northern Saskatchewan. In the film, the Mistickokat family describes wild rice not simply as a crop, but as part of a way of lif...

Crab cakes are one of those dishes everyone has an opinion about, and this version makes a strong case for becoming your new favourite. Sweet, juicy crab meat is folded with scallions, red pepper, a touch of mayo and Dijon, then coated in quick oats instead of breadcrumbs for a golden, gluten-free crust that’s crisp outside and tender inside.

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If you have ever heard about pesticides, a group of crop protection products that includes herbicides, fungicides and insecticides, and wondered how farmers can use them effectively, the answer includes both strict

This Jalapeño Cheese Cornbread is the kind of side that quietly steals the show at the table. Warm from the oven, it’s moist, gently sweet, and packed with just enough cheddar and jalapeño to stand up perfectly to a hearty pot of chili, a bowl of soup, or a backyard barbecue spread.

The batter starts with a classic cornmeal base, then adds all-purpose flour and

Wild rice is one of Canada’s most distinctive foods, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. Despite the name, wild rice is not the same as white or brown rice. It is the seed of an aquatic grass and is one of the few cereal grains native to North America, with deep roots in Canadian and Indigenous food traditions.

For many Canadians, wild rice appears as a sp...