I’ve just been out at lunch. One of the nearby takeaway places must have a Canadian connection, because it was advertising special dishes today (1 July) for Canada Day. I’d heard about poutine from other posters here, so I thought I’d give it a try.
It’s rather yummy.
One of us! One of us! One of us!
… cough Sorry about that. Glad you liked it! 
See if you can find a Nanaimo bar next (God’s gift to Canada for being on its best behaviour these past 140-odd years).
You know, I really need to get around to trying poutine one of these days. I strongly approve of just about any combination of potatoes and cheese, so honestly I’m surprised I haven’t taken it upon myself sooner.
One of my friends is from Nanaimo, but he can’t find the ingredients for the bars here in Europe. It is a disappointment for us all!
I’m going to have to see if I can find some esdoornsiroop* in the shop today.
I remember the first time I ate poutine.
I was 21, she was 30. She had red hair and green ey…
Wait…
Did you say potatos and cheese?
Sorry, I misunderstood
Nevermind
Dear Cunctator - this would be an ideal day to try to talk your choir into singing some Healey Willan . It’s exquisite stuff.
I wouldn’t load up on the poutine before singing it, though.
Best wishes,
Le Ministre
Lived in Canada all my life (mostly Ottawa and Edmonton) and I’ve never had the stuff. Sounds weird. 
Good stuff, eh?
Glad you liked it, eh?
Happy Canada Day, eh?
The best part is, they don’t talk like that in the part of Canada where I live. Here it’d be more like:
"Canada Day? It’s Memorial Day, me buddy, don’t forget that, Canada only came later, thanks to Joey. Mainlanders, they always forget about us - 'course we’ve got the oil now.
Pass me a Black 'orse me buddy. Jesus it’s cold and rainy. No Black 'orse left? Then give me a Jockey . "
Whale oil beef hooked - oim olden art fur da screechin cod cheeks, meself.
I’ve only been to the Rock once, but Damme, what a fantastic place! Them people know how to live.
What can’t he find? If it’s not too heavy (expensive shipping!) I would be happy to help out.
I think there were a few things, but the one I remember offhand is graham cracker crumbs. He’s out of the country (uh, I mean, out of the Netherlands) at the moment, so I’d have to check when he gets back. 
What do you mean you “tasted” poutine? You don’t taste poutine, you gobble it, shovel it into your mouth as fast as you can while making sighing noises and rolling your eyes.
It’s available in many places in Manchester NH… now if I could just figure out where to buy the cheese curds so that I can make it at home, I’d eat a lot more of it.
Manchester is just too far from my home to go out for a plate of poutine. Even if it is cheesy gravy goodness from the gods.
I’ve always wanted to try poutine but I’m unsure about the ingredients. What type of cheese is used for the curds? Will packaged brown gravy suffice? Should the fries be crispy?
I know this isn’t Cafe Society but any help would be appreciated.
Hmm…maybe I’ll get there early next time I catch a flight–any places in particular where you can count on it being good?
Crispy fries, brown gravy, and mozza is common in the West, however, I’m certain a Quebecois will come in to tell you the correct way to do it.
C’mon, people, that’s funny! An applause smiley, please.
I’ll go start a thread in Cafe Society, because while I’ve tried to make poutine before, I have no idea if it’s authentic. Hopefully some nice Canadian will come along with a good recipe.
The thing about poutine is, even when it’s not very good, it’s still great. It’s french fries, gravy, and cheese - what’s not to like?
(Happy Canada Day all you other hosers!)
French fries, gravy and cheese… washed down with an ice cold beer…
I’d probably keel right over but I do believe I’d do it with a smile on my face!