Experience-1
Butter, Bannock, and the Bay
Every weekend in July & August, Saturdays and Sundays between 1pm-2pm, join us at the bread oven for hands-on food demonstrations and learn about Acadian food traditions. We’ll make butter, and Bannock in the outdoor bread oven enjoying the views over Rustico Bay. Samples provided. ( This is an outdoor event and weather dependent and may be canceled without advanced notice ).
Free with paid Admission, children under 12 free.
Comments “Thank-you Arnold for a wonderful tour and food demo today. We all had a great time.” Ken & Julie said, “it was one of their best days on P.E.I.”
– Saint John, NB
Experience-2
Experiential Traditional Acadian Meal in the Doucet House
Duration: 2-1/2 hours, (5:30pm – 8pm)
Price: $100 + HST / person (not including gratuity or alcohol)
Thursday, Fridays & Saturdays, June – Sept.
Call/text 902-628-3131 or email [email protected] for reservations, or BOOK ONLINE.
Min. 2 people, Max. 10 people. Meal served family style.
Join us for an immersive traditional experiential Acadian meal in the 1772 Doucet Log House kitchen and learn about their culture. With recipes passed down through the generations, in cast iron cookware, you will learn how to prepare the meal in the sandstone open hearth fireplace and outdoor bread oven using traditional ingredients, vegetables and herbs from the heritage gardens. Make your own butter and ice cream. The Bannock is baked in the outdoor bread oven. Apple cider (soft) will be served with the meal, which also includes traditional Acadian Chicken Fricot (soup), Rapure (potato pie with pork), Rustico Meat Pie, along with homemade bread, and condiments of mustard pickles, molasses, and maple syrup. Seasonal dessert with ice cream.
*Dietary and allergy restrictions should be indicated at the time of reservations. We will try our best to accommodate. Keep in mind our recipes are based upon traditional Acadian food.
To remember your time with us you can purchase a Souvenir Recipe booklet featuring our traditional recipes (French or English).
Wine and hard Cider available for purchase.
Comments “Hi Arnold, I wanted you to let you know that there were “rave reviews” for the dinner last night. They were so impressed with everything, you as the storyteller and historian and your students. They will be telling all their friends about the experience. It’s definitely a winner!” – an Island Innkeeper
Experience-3
The Rustico Charcuterie
Time: Wednesdays, 5:30pm
Price: $67 + HST for 2 people / $119 + HST for 4 people (not including alcohol)
Call/text 902-628-3131 or email [email protected] for reservations, or BOOK ONLINE.
Come experience The Rustico Charcuterie at The Farmers Bank & Doucet House Museums overlooking the scenic Rustico Bay. A delicious array of local and island products, The Rustico Charcuterie includes vegetable dip, cured meats, local cheeses, artisanal bread, island preserves and other tasty items. To finish, a selection of sweets and homemade ice cream.
( Island cider, wine, and beer available )
