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Poutine at the Retro Café | eReader Entry |
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It was only after visiting Germany that I began to develop a taste for dark beer; it was only after driving across Ireland that I began to develop a taste for Irish whiskey; and it was only after living for four months in Quebec that I began to develop a taste for poutine. Acadian slang for mushy mess (but more often called a heart attack in a bowl), the unofficial national dish of Canada is, as we all know, a wonderous coming-together of French fries, cheese curds and gravy.While teaching in the town of La Tuque, my relationship with poutine (pronounced ‘peu-tin’, not ‘poo-teen’) was a passionate and very secret affair --- I would often return to my shadowy basement suite with a steaming bowl and tuck into it like some starved squirrel. These days, I’m a little more health-conscious. I don’t indulge my craving nearly as much as I used to. But, ever so often, when the north wind blows and the morning sky paints the snowy mountains crimson-red, I feel something almost animalistic build up inside me. Like a vampire that feels the need to feed, I too must occasionally venture out and taste the lifeblood that is poutine. Though A&W; and Dairy Queen offer up their version of the dish, the most authentic and by far the best poutine in town is at the Retro Café. When I walk into the Retro Café I know I’m in for a treat. Between ordering and the arrival of lunch, I can’t stop bouncing on my seat. It’s a little silly, but I’m not embarrassed. As my food arrives, I take a deep breath, gently nod my head as thanks, and then, as the first forkful is consumed, I feel the glory of heaven wash over me. Glory be to poutine. Have Comments? | |||||||
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Written by Tammy Hardwick - Manager - Creston & District Museum & Archives On 22 February 1946, the Creston Review reported the arrival of a wonderful new product, now available in Creston for the first time. Here's the full text of the newspaper item: "[Name of product here] arrived in Creston last Monday [probably 11 February] and were shown in one of Creston's leading mercantile and exclusive men's and ladies ready-to-wear stores." What was the product? Share your guesses - I'll post the answer on my blog later today. Have Comments? |
Mungall’s 100 Mile Feast Challenge Featured in 2012 BC Bridal Guide |
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Written by Michelle Mungall - MLA for Nelson-Creston Nelson- When MLA Michelle Mungall commissioned a report on the region’s food systems from UBC grad student Paris Marshall-Smith, she knew that she would be referring back to it many times for guidance on how to best support and advocate for local farmers and food producers in the region. When it came time to plan her 2011 wedding with her partner, Zak, she took to heart a recommendation from the report identifying “education as the critical issue in enhancing the local food system.” Born from this was her 100 Mile wedding feast challenge. “My husband Zak and I have been applying the principals of the 100 Mile Diet as much as possible in our lives,” says Mungall. “ For our wedding, we wanted to both show our commitment to our values and show off our region by treating our wedding guests with a meal on hundred percent source in BC, and mostly from the Kootenays.”Mungall’s wedding planning caught the attention of the British Columbia produced BC Bridal Guide and she was asked to contribute her story to the 2012 Guide. The article, entitled ‘The Best Wedding Feast is Within 100 Miles’ highlights both the challenges and successes of working with local seasonal offerings. “I think the most successful planning incorporates the ability to go with the flow. We had some challenges with a late season affecting what was available when we needed it. But working with our talented caterer, Annie Bailey, we managed a beautiful meal with the freshest of local ingredients,” says Mungall. The article ends with a list of the Mungall’s Top Five Tips For Your 100 Mile Wedding Feast, tips that could be used no matter how many people you are trying to feed. “The common theme here is to educate yourself about what is on offer in your region and then spread the word to others,” says Mungall, “You won’t be disappointed.” To view the article online visit www.bcbridalguide.net or drop by Mungall’s Nelson office at 204-402 Baker Street and pick up a magazine. Have Comments? |
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