The Habitant's Table: Daily Diet in New France

The Habitant's Table: Daily Diet in New France

Meat & Fish

Elk, moose, bear, beaver, caribou, muskrat, partridge, quail, rabbit, salmon, trout, whitefish.

Produce

Apples, beans, corn, grapes, melons, onions, peaches, peas, plums, potatoes, pumpkins, squash, turnips.

Staples & Preserved

Butter, cheese, eggs, honey, maple sugar, milk, salt, tea, vinegar.

Diet combined Old World staples with New World game and crops—seasonal, local, and calorie-dense for harsh winters.