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Friday, May 8, 2026

25 FORGOTTEN Meals Canadians Ate Living Off the Land (No Stores)






Few of us would eat most of all this unless survival was at stake.  Yet this is an excellent list of foodstuffs that do not make it into commercial markets.

I noticed that the obvious pemican soup is there.  How else could you eat it?

I would like to see a commercial pemican loaded with spices as well and even powdered bone broth.  a good use for beef meat.  Or even lactose fermented as well.  this has never been taken to its full application


25 FORGOTTEN Meals Canadians Ate Living Off the Land (No Stores)

https://youtu.be/_aiGkNvXnso

What did Canadians eat when there were no grocery stores, no supply chains, and survival depended entirely on the land? In this video, we explore 25 forgotten meals that people across Canada relied on to stay alive in harsh, remote conditions. From rugged wilderness camps to isolated homesteads, these dishes were built on resourcefulness, tradition, and necessity. Discover how early settlers, Indigenous communities, trappers, and loggers turned simple, local ingredients into filling meals. From wild game and freshwater fish to foraged plants and preserved foods, these recipes tell a powerful story of resilience and ingenuity. Some of these meals may surprise you—others might even inspire you to reconnect with simpler, self-sufficient ways of living. Whether you're interested in history, survival skills, or traditional cooking, this journey into Canada’s past is packed with fascinating insights. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more forgotten history, survival food, and old-world knowledge!


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