Makes 8-12 scones Both Canada and the United States are home to many grain farmers, millers, bakers, and makers who grow and produce regional grain, flour, and goods. Growing up, my mother “never followed the recipe”, and always incorporated whole wheat flour in her baking. – Chef Laetitia Chrapchynski Ingredients Scones: 120g (1 cup) all-purpose […]

November 22, 2022

With Canada’s space tech sector growing at a fast rate, our Consulate General in Los Angeles designed and launched the first Space Tech accelerator program to further connect both the ‘legacy space’ and vibrant ‘New space’ sectors in the U.S. Southwest. Run in partnership with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and Arizona State University (ASU)’s […]

November 22, 2022

In September 2021, the Consulate General of Canada in Detroit was given a plaque by a relative of a former member of the U.S. Army stationed in South Korea which honoured the Canadian Fallen of the Korean War. An inscription states, “We will never forget you brave sons of Canada” to commemorate Canadians who fell […]

November 10, 2022

Canada has made many important contributions to the United States: strong trade and security alliances, Justin Bieber’s discography, poutine, insulin, Cirque du Soleil, snowmobiles, the Canadarm, and a steady stream of talented hockey players, to name a few! What you many not know, is that in 2017, to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, Canada […]

October 27, 2022

About this Recipe The fall has arrived and what better to celebrate the bounty of local orchards than in a naturally sweetened layered apple terrine. Paired with tea ice cream and bee pollen, this floral dessert will balance out many of the earthy flavours present at a traditional Thanksgiving dinner table. Both the terrine and […]

October 5, 2022

Netflix’s smash hit coming-of-age show, Never Have I Ever, has been one of the streaming platform’s surprise hits in recent years. Season 3 entered Netflix’s Top 10 in over 80 countries. Created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, the show is particularly acclaimed for the diversity of its cast, as well as its central theme […]

September 29, 2022

When you think about fighting climate change, “buildings” might not be top of mind, but did you know that our building sector is the third-largest source of emissions in Canada? According to the World Green Building Council, the global built environment is responsible for almost 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions. Since we’re aiming to […]

September 13, 2022

About this Recipe This recipe is made using fresh corn purée as the base. The purée, when made using local fresh corn, is sweet and reminiscent of warm Ontario summers! Recipe from Embassy Chef de Cuisine, Laetitia Chrapchynski. Servings: 4 bowls | Prep: 30 minutes | Cook time: 45 minutes Ingredients Soup Base 5 corn […]

August 29, 2022

Chef Laetitia Chrapchynski, Chef de Cuisine at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C, recently participated in a Canada-U.S. Culinary Diplomacy event with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology to explore Canadian products and Indigenous culture. In this two-part series, she shares some of her reflections. PART 1 I believe that food can tell a […]

August 23, 2022

Chef Laetitia Chrapchynski, Chef de Cuisine at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C, recently participated in a Canada-U.S. Culinary Diplomacy event with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology to explore Canadian products and Indigenous culture. In this two-part series, she shares some of her reflections. If you missed Part 1 in the series, you […]

August 22, 2022