Hearth to Table: Dinner in 1648 at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

Description:
Savour 17th-century-inspired gourmet dishes by candlelight right on the grounds of historic Sainte-Marie. Hearth to Table invites guests to gather around a harvest table inside the chapel of the reconstructed Jesuit mission and enjoy a delicious, multi-course meal featuring historic seasonal ingredients. Start each course with an introduction from a costumed interpreter specializing in 17th-century cooking.

Learn to appreciate the many challenges and intricacies – from basic technology to limited vegetable options – of preparing an epicurean French-style meal in this era. Then enjoy your taste of history! June Menu: Indigenous June Dinner Three Sisters Pottage A comforting pottage celebrating the Three Sisters: corn, beans, and squash, slow‑simmered into a nourishing stew.

Served alongside freshly made fry bread Roasted Squash & Sunflower Seeds: Sweet roasted squash paired with toasted sunflower seeds, highlighting ingredients central to Haudenosaunee agricultural tradition. Maple-Brined Venison: Tender venison infused with a delicate maple brine, then roasted to bring out deep woodland flavours. Haudenosaunee-Inspired Strawberry Bread: A lightly sweet bread made with fresh strawberries and baked in a simple, traditional style. Wine and beer pairings available at an additional cost.

Select Saturdays: May 30, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 19, October 10
Cost: $95.40