The picnic season has finally begun. Here are some suggestions for local products that will greatly enhance your meal
Picnic around Magog
Alfred le Fermier cheese made at La Station cheese factory (Compton)
This organic farmhouse cow’s milk cheese is constantly awarded. Its fruity, caramel and honey aromas will satisfy the most delicate palates. (Sold at the cheese store and in many other outlets).
Pure duck rillettes flavoured with nature made at Ducs de Montrichard (Orford)
With their delicate taste of duck leg confit, these delicious duck rillettes are perfect for topping a loaf of artisan bread with its crunchy crust. A real treat! (Sold in many retail outlets).
Smoked trout sliced at the Ferme piscicole des Bobines, fish farm (East Hereford)
A perfect side dish for your picnics, this delicious sliced smoked trout will delight lovers of fine cuisine concerned with eco-responsible eating habits (Sold at the farm store and in many other outlets).
Delicious bagels made at the Bagel Factory – Café noir (Magog)
These artisanal bagels are made here and are baked in a wood-fired oven. They are simply divine served with smoked fish or fine charcuterie. People love the classic sesame seed bagel (sold in stores and many outlets).
Goat cheese with fresh olive oil and garlic made at Domaine de Courval (Waterville)
This certified organic fresh cheese, made from goat’s milk from the Domaine de Courval farm, will delight many people with its sweet fresh milk flavor and subtle aromas. (Sold at the farm; call 819 837-0062 for other points of sale).
Turmeric bread made at Boulangerie Artisanale Les Vraies Richesses (Sherbrooke)
You must try the turmeric, hazelnut and white artisanal flour bread made by a team of award-winning bakers. It is perfect to accompany your selection of cheeses, especially those with a stronger taste. (Call the bakery before you leave the house).
BioBon’s veggie pâté (Coaticook)
Finally, a really delicious and tasty veggie pie with an impeccable texture! It is excellent on bread or crackers, in a sandwich or on its own. A nice organic and healthy option. (Sold in many retail outlets).
Picnic around Sutton
One sunny morning, I had a stroke of genius! Why not take advantage of this ideal weather to have a picnic in the Eastern Townships? So, with my backpack, a cooler, my little family and I headed to the Eastern Townships in search of the best picnic spots with the most breathtaking scenery as a backdrop to our outing.
The best delicatessens can be found here
THE AFFAMED RUMOR – Sutton
Before climbing to the top of Sutton or going for a crazy mountain bike excursion on the newly opened trails, opened by the volunteers of PLEIN AIR SUTTON, please your taste buds at La Rumeur Affamée. This local grocery store offers delicious local products as well as a large selection of cheeses and artisanal breads. Note that they also have a point of sale in the city of Dunham.
LA MIE BRETONNE – Cowansville
This artisanal bakery has been all the rage since it opened in 2009 and for good reason. With an impressive professional background in the art of pastry both in the French region of Brittaney and in Montreal, chef and co-owner Jean-Sébastien creates true gourmet wonders. Once you’ve filled your basket with breads, pastries and Viennese treats, I invite you to head to Cowansville’s Nature Center, where you’ll find many fun facilities for the whole family.
For a colorful, nutrient-rich basket
LE PARADIS DES PETITS FRUITS – Dunham
If you want to balance the contents of your basket with even healthier products, rich in nutrients and vitamins, I invite you to discover this family organic fruit farm.
The Poitras-Charbonneau family welcomes you to pick your own fruit, taste their natural honey and supplement your fresh supplies with products grown in an environmentally friendly manner. A must before or after your trip on the WINE ROUTE or for a walk in a vineyard.
We hope you enjoy your visit to our region as much as you enjoy our beautiful nature as well as satisfying your stomachs with our delicious products! And if you want to celebrate this glorious day with a little more panache, add a tasty bottle of La Route des Vins to your meal. Bon appétit!… And here’s to your health!