Annemarie Bolduc to Present ‘Québec Kitchen Abroad’ at Thetford Public Market

Annemarie Bolduc, an author originally from Thetford Mines living in Australia, is bridging cultures through her cookbook, Québec Kitchen Abroad.

The Bottom Line

• The Project: Québec Kitchen Abroad features over 80 recipes, personal narratives, and photography celebrating Quebec’s culinary heritage.
• The Creator: Written by Annemarie Bolduc, a Thetford Mines native who has spent the last decade living in the Australian highlands.
• The Homecoming: Bolduc will present her work and distribute pre-ordered copies at the Marché public de Thetford on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

Mapping Quebec’s Culinary Heritage Down Under

For expatriates, food serves as the most immediate tether to home. For Annemarie Bolduc, who has spent the last ten years living in Australia alongside her partner, capturing the essence of her home province meant setting up a home studio in the Australian highlands to develop, test, and photograph more than 80 traditional recipes.

Designed primarily for an English-speaking readership, Québec Kitchen Abroad operates as a hybrid cultural guide and recipe collection. Rather than simply listing ingredients, Bolduc weaves in personal stories and historical context. Readers encounter step-by-step explanations of the maple syrup production cycle, the cultural weight of traditional sugar shack gatherings, and the nuances of the boreal forest’s native ingredients.

The volume also tackles urban gastronomic staples alongside rural classics. From the precise mechanics of preparing a true homemade poutine and sourcing proper cheese curds to seasonal specialties and the distinct culinary footprint of Montreal, the book offers a comprehensive look at the province’s edible identity.

Bringing the Book Back to Thetford Mines

Though the project was built with an international audience in mind, Bolduc’s roots remain firmly anchored in the Chaudière-Appalaches region. Because her native area holds a central place in the narratives shared throughout the book, she made it a priority to host a local presentation.

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 9:00 AM to noon, Bolduc will appear at the Marché public de Thetford. Alongside a public book signing, she will use the morning to hand-deliver physical copies to family members, acquaintances, and local supporters who pre-ordered the work.

Project Overview: Québec Kitchen Abroad

Category	Details
Author	Annemarie Bolduc
Target Audience	International / English-speaking readership
Content Scope	80+ recipes, cultural narratives, photography
Featured Traditions	Maple syrup, sugar shacks, poutine, boreal cuisine
Launch Event Date	August 29, 2026 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) at Marché public de Thetford

The Global Appeal of Regional Canadian Narratives

Independent cookbooks rooted in hyper-local cultural narratives have carved out a resilient space in the modern publishing market. By anchoring global distribution in personal migration stories, authors like Bolduc transform regional comfort food into accessible cultural exchange.

As independent creators increasingly bypass traditional multinational distribution bottlenecks through direct-to-consumer digital platforms and localized author appearances, niche culinary titles are finding passionate communities far from their points of origin. For readers in Australia and beyond, Québec Kitchen Abroad offers an intimate window into a distinct culinary landscape, proving that local traditions travel remarkably well when served with genuine storytelling.