Next Stop: Monteregie, Quebec



Next week, I'm off to the orchards and vineyards of the "Garden of Quebec," as Monteregie is called. Located just southeast of Montreal and filled with natural and gourmet delights, Montergerie is noted for wine, ice cider and tantalizing regional restaurants. My media tour includes visits to five vineyards, three cidreries, one chocolatier and one cheese maker so expect lots of dish sampling, cider sipping and wine tasting posts.  I'm also excited about biking along the St. Lawrence River, visiting a butterfly orchard and learning about the region's 18th century history. So stayed tuned for my exploration of Quebecois culinary culture.



Comments

Andrew Graeme Gould said…
Fabulous, Rosalind. Can't wait to see the posts. Have a good trip!
August 23, 2012 at 8:02 PM
Fly Girl said…
Andrew, thanks. I'll try not to drink too much cider and wine!
August 23, 2012 at 8:07 PM
Andrew Graeme Gould said…
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August 23, 2012 at 8:12 PM
Andrew Graeme Gould said…
Well it's ok if it's "reseach"... (And you can still stand up.)
August 23, 2012 at 8:14 PM
Fly Girl said…
Ha! I'll remember that.
August 23, 2012 at 8:46 PM
Catherine said…
the food is bound to be good - keep us posted on this fertile region
August 25, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Fly Girl said…
Catherine, that's what I hear but I'm curious about the details of the cuisine.
August 26, 2012 at 6:46 AM
Angela said…
Looking forward to your impressions, enjoy the food and the local produce :)
August 31, 2012 at 4:23 AM
Fly Girl said…
Angela, the food and wine were amazing, my posts are coming soon!
August 31, 2012 at 7:23 AM
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