Canada
A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the south across an unfortified border. Its paramount political problem continues to be the relationship of the province of Quebec, with its French-speaking residents and unique culture, to the remainder of the country.

Canada is slightly larger than the US. The climate varies from temperate in south to subarctic and arctic in north.

Recipes

Orange (Pumpkin) Soup - Soup

Ingredients:
3 c pumpkin mashed
1 sweet potato
3 potatoes
4 carrots
2 cubes vegetable boullion
water to cover

Directions
Put vegetables in large pot. Cover well with water and bring to boil.
Stir in vegetable boullion cubes until dissolved. (If desired, use chicken broth instead of water and boullion.)
Simmer until all vegetables are very soft. Cool slightly then puree in batches in food processor.
This soup can be made with the amount of ingredients you have on hand. Measurements are not precise. It is very good with a big spoonful of plain, (low-fat), yoghurt on top, and accompanied
by pumpkin corn muffins.
Use any stock available if you don't have vegie-boullion.


Chocolate Mousse - Dessert

Ingredients:
3/4 cups chocolate chips (melted)
1 1/4 cup milk
1/3 cup sugar
1 tbsp gelatin powder (1 envelope)
1 cup whipping cream (whipped)
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup whipping cream (whipped)
1/4 cup sliced almonds (lightly toasted)

Directions
Melt chocolate chips. Add milk, sugar, and gelatin. Heat to boil, mixing vigorously or beating constantly. Remove from heat and refrigerate, mixing frequently with a whisk. When thick, (approximately 1-2 hrs), fold in 1 cup cream which has been well beaten with vanilla. Use whisk if necessary. Spoon into 4 serving bowls and chill. Beat 1 cup cream with a little sugar, to taste. When serving, spoon whipped cream onto each serving, and sprinkle some toasted almonds on top.