For strawberry lovers (like me), during the months of June and July you can
never get enough strawberries. If you're in Quebec, luckily, you're in the right place
at the right time! There's an enchanting island right next to Quebec
City called Île d'Orléans. The island has a reputation
for its local produce and is known as the "Garden of Quebec"
("Jardin de Québec"). At this time of the year, one
of their most well-known products is strawberries. I have never seen
as many strawberries anywhere else as I have here!
Inheriting
the traditional French culture, people here are big into canning.
Plus, during the winter, which is so long and cold, there really
isn't much local produce grown. If you want to eat seasonally and
locally, summer is the best time to take advantage of all the
varieties of fruits and vegetables and to preserve them.
