Women have been systematically removed from the Acadian past, particularly when considering silence, marginalization, and the creation of collective identities. This article explores how food has a central place in the reproduction of Acadian culture and how women primarily undertake food-related labour. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork conducted in Pomquet, Nova Scotia, I argue that Acadian identities do not derive from collective identity construction based within Acadian nationalism but from the social reproduction of culture, language, and heritage as sustained through the efforts of women at the local level. While the dominant Acadian narrative is masculine and promotes outdated constructions of women, local identities are more founded in domestic spaces where women were more impactful and built community. I examine local gatherings, kitchen spaces, and recipes to demonstrate how community members view and experience food in both the everyday and formal settings. The paper explores formal and informal domestic labour, women’s social organization, and care work. I combine ethnographic fieldwork and archival research to demonstrate how recipes tell women’s stories and allow their voices to emerge within the cultural discourse, contribute to community development, and generate feelings of collectivity. In this analysis, I highlight that despite their marginalization, the work women accomplished in a strong juxtaposition between the local and the collective narratives that highlight vital elements of ethnic identity reproduction in an Acadian community.