Food Day Canada Menu

You can celebrate Food Day Canada (Saturday, August 5, 2023) with our special #EatAlbertaFirst Food Day Canada menu (see photos above and recipes below). The late Anita Stewart, founded this day in 2003. That makes this year the 20th anniversary.

Food Day Canada was originally called the World’s Longest Barbecue and was launched countrywide in response to sanctions on beef exports imposed by Canada’s largest trading partner. Anita organized chefs and groups across the country to buy Canadian beef and grill it in a show of support for the agricultural communities that were so badly affected by the sanctions. According to Food Day Canada, the day has grown into a celebration”when we share Canada’s rich culinary heritage, our delicious Northern bounty, and the best managed food system on the planet.” The celebration is not only a tribute to the flavours and tastes of Canada but also an opportunity for individuals to connect with their food heritage, build community bonds, and appreciate the efforts of those who contribute to the nation’s vibrant culinary scene.

It’s fun to plan a bountiful menu for Food Day Canada. In honour of all the people that grow our food and Anita Stewart’s legacy, our founder, Karen Anderson, is sharing a menu of recipes from her new cookbook, Eat Alberta First.  You’ll find it below.

Cook these scrumptious foods and post some photos. Tag us at @albertafoodtours or @eatalbertafirst and tag @fooddaycanada on Instagram. We’d love to see what you’re cooking. Shop. Cook. Dine. Celebrate. Canadian. That’s what Anita lived for. And, that’s what we are all about too!