MEET CHEF JENNI
July 3 & 4, 2023
As a citizen of the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan and the the Interim Executive Director of the Indigenous Culinary of Associated Nations (ICAN), Jenni draws inspiration for her dishes from the boreal forest and lakes where she was raised and the plant and animal nations in the Qu’Appelle Valley, she now calls home.
Through her company, Inspired By Nature Culinary Consulting, Jenni creates immersive culinary experiences, menus and recipes. Some of her current clients include the Remai Modern Art Museum, Batoche National Historic Site and Wanuskewin Heritage Park.
Seasonality, work life balance and creating connections are the values that inform all her projects. Learning Michif and working the language into her menus is another goal.
But mostly, Jenni just loves to feed people!
Chef Jenni's Menu
Maachipayin (Begin)
Handheld Rabbit, Vegetable and Bacon Pie with Strawberry Chutney
Salaad li Salay (Salad of the Sun)
Grilled Endive, Toasted Sunflower Seeds, Mixed Greens, Roasted Squash, Charred Corn, Pickled Onion, Juniper Vinaigrette
Li soopii (The Supper)
Bannock Crumb Crusted Bison Cutlet with Rose Hip Aioli, Strawberry and Cabbage Slaw, Nettle and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
La Poochinn (The Pudding)
Red Rose Tea Custard with Wild Rice Brittle and Strawberry Rhubarb Compote