Îles de la Madeleine accommodation – Braised lamb shoulder with garlic and herbs recipe

Braised lamb shoulder with garlic and herbs recipe

When you visit the Islands, by bike or by car, you drive on the 199, you follow the sea for miles, and that's good... Because that's a little, a lot for what we're going for. However, by venturing down the wrong path, you could make some great gourmet finds.

Tarte feuilletée à la tomate et au Pied-de-vent

Pied-De-Vent cheese & tomato puff pastry tart

Pied-de-Vent cheese is one of the culinary gems of the Magdalen Islands. If, like me, you're lucky enough to fly to the Islands, you must visit the cheese factory in Havre-aux-Maisons as soon as you arrive.

Îles de la Madeleine accommodation – Magdalen Islands steamed lobster recipe

Magdalen Islands steamed lobster recipe

Steaming lobsters preserves their tender texture and delicate flavor. And it's much easier than boiling! Follow these steps and our lobster steaming times chart to enjoy a perfectly cooked lobster worthy of the finest tables. Bon appétit!