Divisions within Canadian cuisine can be traced along regional lines and have a direct connection to the historical immigration patterns of each region or province.
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Divisions within Canadian cuisine can be traced along regional lines and have a direct connection to the historical immigration patterns of each region or province.
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French Canadian cuisine can be divided into Quebecois cuisine and Acadian cuisine.
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Some commentators, such as the former prime minister Joe Clark, believe Canadian cuisine to be a collage of dishes from a variety of cultures.
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In general, much of what is considered to be traditional Canadian cuisine contains strong elements of richness, breads and starches, game meat, and often stews and soups.
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Canadian cuisine has been shaped by the historical and ongoing influences of indigenous peoples, settlers and immigrants.
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In most of the Canadian cuisine West Coast and Pacific Northwest, Pacific salmon was an important food resource to the First Nations peoples, along with certain marine mammals.
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Indian and South Asian culinary influences are a relatively recent addition to Canadian cuisine, having gained wider prominence in the country during the post-1960's era of immigration, despite earlier South Asian settlement in British Columbia dating back to the late 19th century.
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Contributions from Southeast Asia to Canadian cuisine includes a style of medium-thick crust pizza Margherita in Toronto.
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Forage in Canadian cuisine cooking can include a variety of berries, mushrooms, Canada rice and herbs.
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Canadian cuisine cheese is mostly "firm", with cheddar and mozzarella being the most produced varieties in 2020.
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