Canada day is quickly approaching and this means that my brain is thinking about “Canadian Foods“. It’s a problem. I wish that I didn’t think about food as much as I do but we can talk about that problem another time!!
Here’s a few food items that I identify with as being “Canadian”. I won’t be googling about the history of each item (although I’m sure it would be interesting)…just going to share a few photos with you. Is that ok?
#1 on my list: Beavertails: Have been eating beavertails since the 70’s.
I indulge in a Beavertail almost every time I visit Ottawa #fact
Item #2: The Buttertart
oh such goodness
My favorite treat but I will only have a buter tart if it’s a GREAT one. Not just a mediocre one. (I’m fussy that way). I love the buttertarts from Flaky Tart ( 711 Mt Pleasant) or from Marty’s World Famous Cafe. (5 Manitoba St. Bracebridge)
Item #3 Tim Hortons: I had one Tim Bit and a medium sized coffee every day for years.
My favorite: Banana Timbits or the powered sugared ones
Item #4: Maple Syrup
I head out the Maple Syrup Festival almost every year!!
Item #5; Ice Wine (sorry no photo)
Items #6: Poutine. Poutini’s (1112 Queen St. West) just celebrated their third birthday and it was very very hard for me not to go that day. (due to this carb free diet). The minute I decide to splurge..I will be going directly to Poutinis for their teeny weeny version (the best idea ev-uh).
another weakness of mine…specifically from Poutinis
I know I missing a few: Saskatoon berries, and a few other items. You can help me out by leaving a comment (hint).
Have a wonderful Canada Day. I will be in Ottawa walking thru the downtown core and catching the fireworks. Can’t wait.
