Since the time of New France, the summer has always been a plentiful period in terms of food. People can finally set aside the eternal turnips, cabbages, onions and peas and enjoy a larger variety of fruits and vegetables such as strawberries and raspberries, cucumbers, lettuce and asparagus. Even today, despite the fact that it is possible to import products year-round, nothing tastes better than freshly harvested fruits and vegetables.