Cooking Up History: Rappie Pie!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats while margarine is a cost-effective substitute.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is a budget-friendly option.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose is typically cheaper.

Discuss the history of Rappie Pie and its origins related to the Acadian expulsion.

Mention the two types of Rappie Pie: Nova Scotian (more liquid) and New Brunswick (firmer, more like a casserole).

Explain that the Acadians used potatoes and onions, as they were easy to grow and plentiful after their expulsion.

State that chicken is used in the dish.

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