Snowy Foodie

18/06/2026

We’re so excited to be returning to La Fête Nationale du Québec⚜️ in Sydney at The Hive Bar this Saturday, June 20. I look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting members of the Québec and Canadian community once again! 🍁

And I’m especially relieved to share that the books have finally arrived. After a few delays along the way, I’ll be able to bring all pre-orders, as well as extra copies for fellow expats and friends.

Québec Kitchen Abroad was written to introduce our French-Canadian culture to readers overseas, but also as a companion for Québécois and Canadian expats and their families, especially here in Australia. I hope it brings joy, comfort, and a few good laughs because, as we know, some Québec expressions and dish names are pretty out there.

This will be my very first book appearance, although not quite the official launch yet. Québec Kitchen Abroad will be released on June 24, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (Québec Day).

Books will be available from 5pm. If you’re in Sydney but not attending the party and would still like to see the book, feel free to stop by a little earlier to avoid the crowd.

À bientôt à tous ceux qui seront là! 🍁📚

13/06/2026

Exciting! 😄

Join Annemarie Bolduc for the launch of Québec Kitchen Abroad — a vibrant celebration of French‑Canadian food and culture.
Featuring 80+ recipes, photography, and stories from Québec to rural NSW, the book explores the flavours and traditions that shape La Belle Province.
Annemarie will be in conversation with former ABC journalist Moyra Shields.
✨ Conversation, book signing, celebration.

Please book your spot using the link below.
https://waggalibrary.com.au/whats-on?collection=wwcc%7Esp-waggalibrary-web&profile=events&meta_d3=&meta_d4=&query=cookbook

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10/06/2026

Two Québec Kitchen food and book events to come at Nest - Cinema:Cafe:Books soon! 🍁 I hope you can join me to one, or both! 😋

It will be a rare opportunity to discover a taste of Québec comfort foods and pick up a signed copy of the first edition hardcover of Québec Kitchen Abroad, fresh from the oven after years of slow cooking!

June 26 – Book Launch Evening:

From 5pm, come say hello, enjoy a drink, a poutine (with squeaky cheese curds!), or other Québec-inspired dishes prepared by the Nest team as we celebrate the official release of the book that week, on Québec Day (June 24).
Free event. Book your dinner table now https://cafe-nest.com/product/quebec-kitchen-book-launch-evening/

June 28 – Sugar Shack Brunch

Experience a Canadian sugaring season feast and learn all about the traditions and culture of Québec maple syrup. Ticket include a festive feast and demonstration.
Bring your red checked shirt and a hungry belly!
Limited ticket event. Book now https://cafe-nest.com/product/sugar-shack-sunday-brunch/

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05/06/2026

Québec Kitchen Abroad will be officially released in both eBook and hardcover on June 24, 2026, Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Québec Day). 🍁

I’m so thrilled to share that I’ve received samples from the first hardcover offset print run, and the book looks amazing! 🧡

The Australian shipment is now in custom clearance, and should arrive very soon and just in time for my local book events. The Québec allocation has already arrived, and I’ll be heading over in August for my little Québec tour.

This is all starting to feel very real! 😄

01/06/2026

What kind of food will you find in Québec Kitchen Abroad cookbook? 🍁

From simple everyday ideas to more elaborate recipes, the book brings together over 80 recipes inspired by Québec home cooking.

You’ll find indulgent comfort dishes, fast food-inspired favourites, much-loved vegetarian staples from the province, wild flavour suggestions as well as all sorts of recipes and preserves made with homegrown produce.

It’s a diverse and richly illustrated book, filled with stories, cultural insights, and delicious recipes for all seasons and occasions. Nothing intimidating, just authentic, homemade food made with accessible ingredients. And of course, some maple syrup! 😋

And while it’s a special hardcover edition, it’s also a book you’ll cook from again and again, with recipes designed to be practical, generous and worth having in your kitchen.

Out on June 24!

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26/05/2026

Less than one month to launch! 🍁

To celebrate the release of Québec Kitchen Abroad, a series of events and gatherings will take place across Australia and Québec. Details for each event will be shared soon.

In the meantime, you can save the dates for these free events:

🇦🇺 Australia

• June 20 — Sydney: Pre-launch at the Fête nationale du Québec (at The Hive Bar) https://events.humanitix.com/la-fete-nationale-du-quebec-a-sydney-462ufw4s

• June 26 — Tumbarumba: Launch evening at Nest - Cinema:Cafe:Books https://www.facebook.com/share/1FCti9kCvS/
(+ June 28 Sugar Shack Sunday brunch - tickets & info to come)

• July 1 — Wagga Wagga: Launch at Wagga Wagga City Library
https://waggalibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=228680

• July 4 — Tumbarumba: Celebrate Canada by the fire at Ladbroken Distillery Brewhouse

🇨🇦 Québec

• August 19 — Varennes at Marché Public Varennes

• August 29 — Thetford Mines at Marché public de Thetford

• September 19 — Montréal: Dédicace at Librairie Gourmande Mtl

Last minute pop-ups and ticketed events will be shared closer to dates.

I look forward to it!!!

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21/05/2026

After years of work behind the scenes, Québec Kitchen Abroad 🍁 is about to step into the world.

The first print run is now in transit to Australia, with launch events beginning in late June and the official release on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24).

A few free events are being organised for local pickup — all dates and locations to come soon.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this early chapter. It’s been a long road, and we’re almost there!

15/05/2026

Tomorrow marks the end of the apple season 🍎🍏, already!

If you’re around come say hi at Pippins Café Batlow, we’ll be helping serving Oliebollen Dutch Donuts and I’m sure you’ll enjoy the treat!

13/05/2026

Something that came into my life after moving to the Australian High Country was chestnut season. They’re so versatile! They are also comforting when the weather cools down, keeping your hands warm since the peeling has to be done while they’re still hot.

I roasted a batch this weekend… but being busy, distracted and tired, I learned a lesson from a little chestnut explosion: score them well with a sharp knife and don’t overcook them if they refuse to open! 😅🌰

I think my knives need sharpening.