"The meal is an immersive traditional Acadian experience in the 1772 Doucet Log House and on the grounds, showcasing how the Acadians lived. "
- Arnold Smith
The Friends of the Farmers’ Bank secured
style meat pie, fishcakes with chow or rhubarb relish, râpure, hand-chopped slaw, homemade bread, mustard pickles, and molasses. A seasonal dessert is served with homemade ice cream. The museum operates from early June to mid- September and offers off-season and school tours throughout the year by appointment. Reservations can be made through the website, www.farmersbank. ca, using the Locarius event booking platform, or by calling Arnold Smith at 902- 628-3131.
funding and support from ACOA (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) and HRDC (Human Resources Development Canada). The restoration work was carried out using original methods of construction as much as possible and construction commenced in January 2003. The museum offers a unique food experience aimed at attracting more visitors, educating the public, preserving and sharing Acadian culture, increasing school programming, and raising necessary funds. Smith describes it, “The meal is an immersive traditional Acadian experience in the 1772 Doucet Log House and on the grounds, showcasing how the Acadians lived. It consists of recipes passed down through generations using traditional ingredients, vegetables, and herbs from the heritage gardens.” The meal starts at 5:30 p.m. with guests churning their own butter and making bannock to be baked in an outdoor clay bread oven. The meal includes traditional Acadian chicken fricot with bannock, Rustico-
THE FARMERS' BANK OF RUSTICO & DOUCET HOUSE 2188 Church Rd, Rustico
902.963.3168 famersbank.ca
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