<section><h2><h2><em>Out of Old Saskatchewan Kitchens</em> - A Food Quiz<br /></h2></h2><p><p>Saskatchewan has a rich food heritage - how much do you know about it? All of the info in this quiz is from Amy Jo Ehman's book <em><a href="https://my.saskatoonlibrary.ca/sm/search/item/2309933">Out of Old Saskatchewan Kitchens</a></em> (published by MacIntyre Purcell Publishing 2014). Click on the title to reserve your copy from Saskatoon Public Library!</p><p><br /></p></p></section><section><h2><h2><strong>The Doukhobors arrived from eastern Europe to escape religious persecution. They brought with them delicious bread (sold annually at the Saskatoon Exhibition) and vegetarian dishes. One such dish called <em>kvass</em> (not be confused with the fermented bread drink) is a cucumber soup. What makes this soup a great summer dish?</strong></h2></h2></section><section><h3><h2><strong>This dish is made with dried meat, berries, and fat. It was a staple of Indigenous people on the prairies for hundreds of years.</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>In the late 1800s, the Canadian government began making treaties with First Nations peoples on the prairies. What duress forced many leaders to sign them?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>European settlers found it difficult to make yeast bread in the winter because the dough often froze before it could rise. So they would make quick bread like <em>Irish Soda Bread</em>. What is the leavening agent - in other words, what makes it rise?</h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>This plant, sometimes called "pie plant," is one of the first edibles to appear in spring. It was so important that people emigrated with root bulbs. What is it?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Many Chinese people immigrated to western Canada in the 1800s, most to work on the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway. They adapted recipes from home with vegetables they found in Canada. A dish made with "this and that" ('tsap seui') is found in many Chinese restaurants today. The English name for this dish is:</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Potatoes were another important crop in kitchen gardens. Potatoes were the base of a lot of dishes, including baked goods. One such treat is a doughnut often sold at the Saskatoon Exhibition. What are these potato doughnuts known as?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>A small number of people emigrated to Saskatchewan from the Middle East in the early 20th century, bringing crops from their homelands. A century ago, many of these foods were unfamiliar to inhabitants of European descent. Now chickpeas, lentils and other dried legumes are grown in Saskatchewan. What is another term for dried legumes?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Hunting, fishing and trapping have always been important for Indigenous people. In the 1840s, Irish-born painter Paul Kane was travelling across the prairie and boreal forest region. What meat did he describe as "the most delicate eating I ever met with"?</strong></h2></h3><p></p></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Before refrigerators, people found many ways to preserve food. What is it called when vegetables (or other food) are preserved in brine (a mixture of salt and water)?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>What is the name of the delicious purple berry that grows wild (and is now cultivated) in Saskatchewan?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>A number of Black families settled in Maidstone, SK area in the early part of the 20th century. A recipe for <em>Potato Pie</em> was inspired by Mrs. Mattie Mayes, the matriarch of these pioneers. What kind of potatoes would she have used in Oklahoma that she couldn't find in Saskatchewan?</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h2><h2><strong>Good job! There's so much to know about Saskatchewan's food heritage. Why not try some recipes from <em><a href="https://my.saskatoonlibrary.ca/sm/search/item/2309933">Out of Old Saskatchewan Kitchens</a></em>? We suggest starting with an easy but delicious one - how about <em>Bigos </em>(on page 111)? It's a delicious Polish stew that basically involves dumping a bunch of vegetables, sausages and mushrooms in a pot.</strong></h2></h2></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Great job! There's so much to know about Saskatchewan's food heritage. Why not try some recipes from <em><a href="https://my.saskatoonlibrary.ca/sm/search/item/2309933">Out of Old Saskatchewan Kitchens</a></em>? We suggest trying the Saskatoon Berry Crumble Cake on page 146. A simple cake made extra-delicious with Saskatoon berries and a brown sugar topping.</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2></h2><h2><strong>Super job! There's so much to know about Saskatchewan's food heritage. Why not try some recipes <em><a href="https://my.saskatoonlibrary.ca/sm/search/item/2309933">Out of Old Saskatchewan Kitchens</a></em>? The recipe for <em>tour</em><em>tiere</em> (page 129), a traditional French Canadian meat pie, would be a great one to try!</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2></h2><h2><strong>Awesome job! There's so much to know about Saskatchewan's food heritage. Why not try some recipes from <em><a href="https://my.saskatoonlibrary.ca/sm/search/item/2309933">Out of Old Saskatchewan Kitchens</a></em>? Since you seem to be a pro in the kitchen, may we suggest trying the recipe for <em>Ra</em><em>bbit Rababoo</em> (page 109)? </strong></h2></h3></section>
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