Tourtière as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Tourtière is absolutely in that category. The fresh and clean quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. Quebec cheese curds does work that no substitute can replicate.

maple syrup production is a seasonal Quebec ritual celebrated at family sugar shacks. There's something about the a sugar shack cabane à sucre context that reinforces the comfort effect. Canadian rye whisky alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.