Looks Like Canada Episode Two: Poutine (Canada's Food)
Many countries and cultures around the world have specialty food dishes that they connect with their culture. Food can act as part of a country or culture's identity. For Canadians, poutine is one such food. What is poutine? Let's take a look at a food many Canadians love.
An example of Quebec poutine. Mozerella cheese isn't used on true poutine. Fresh cheese curds are
the cheese of choice.
Fast food style poutine. this poutine is from Harvey's, a major Canadian fast food chain.
Sources for this show:
http://www.montrealpoutine.com/history.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poutine
This great article from the New York Times.
Poutine is considered one of Canada's top 50 inventions. Read the article here.
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Episode Two: Poutine: Canada's Food
Running Time (10:27)
Host: Kevin O'Shea
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Canadian, Looks Like Canada, Quebec, cheese, culture, curds, fast food, french fries, kimchi, poutine
Reader Comments (4)
Nice episode!
I have always been intrigued by poutine, but my only trip to Canada (so far, I hope!) was a 10-day stay in Toronto a couple of years ago, and the hot and humid July weather put me off.
After listening to your show, I regret this missed opportunity! It is only 11am and I am already hungry.
In the episode, you mention having poutine in Korea, but would you happen to have any good address in Kansai?
A quick google search seems to indicate that there are some options (e.g. Slices or Covent Garden in Osaka), but I have no idea whether they are worth a visit, especially for a "poutine newbie".
Being a native of distant Southern California I have never tried poutine. I hope to have the chance one day in the future. ~Kurt :-)
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