About the Author
I’m Patrick Robertson, a Métis author, publisher and community advocate based in Fernie, British Columbia. I have been writing and publishing books and community stories for more than four decades.
The Métis Family Treasury grew from my desire to preserve and share the foods, stories, history and traditions that connect Métis families across the Homeland. This cookbook brings together familiar recipes, practical instructions and the cultural stories behind the food—creating something that can be used in the kitchen and passed from one generation to the next..
Foods of the Métis Homeland is a richly illustrated collection of 37 recipes inspired by the foods, families and traditions of the Métis Homeland.
From bannock, soups and slow-simmered meals to wild game, fish, berries, preserves and familiar family desserts, these recipes reflect generations of resourcefulness, hospitality and life shaped by the land and seasons. Each dish has been carefully prepared and presented with clear instructions and full-colour photography.
More than a cookbook, this is a celebration of the meals that sustained Métis families, brought people together and carried memories from one generation to the next. It was created for Métis families reconnecting with their heritage, home cooks exploring the food traditions of the Homeland, and anyone who believes that family knowledge is worth preserving.
The Digital First Edition includes:
- 37 complete recipes
- Full-colour food photography
- Clear, practical preparation instructions
- Traditional dishes and enduring family favourites
- A beautifully designed format for reading on a computer or tablet
- Permission to print one copy for personal use
Foods of the Métis Homeland is Book One of the Métis Family Treasury, a continuing collection devoted to preserving Métis food, stories, songs, history and family knowledge.
Written and compiled by Patrick Lafreniere-Robertson
Published by Ghost Rider Productions