Classic French-Canadian Fare: Poutine

Poutine

I love to discover the subtle regional differences in condiment use, especially toppings for French fries. I have always been a strict ketchup user, never quite comprehending the use of ranch dressing or chili as a topping for fries. And don’t come anywhere near my fries with mayonnaise! For that matter, just keep the mayonnaise off of my food altogether. Thank you very much.

But now, our neighbors to the north have introduced me to a whole new world of French fry bliss. It’s called Poutine.

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BBQ Chicken Pizza

BBQ Chicken Pizza

This pizza was inspired by our favorite local pizza place. They put all kinds of crazy toppings on pizza – mashed potatoes, peanut butter, pasta, cream cheese, scrambled eggs, and many more! My favorite pizza is topped with mashed potatoes, BBQ sauce, chicken, and mozzarella. Since I stopped eating industrially processed meat, I have missed eating this pizza.

Opportunities to purchase meat that satisfies my current standards (local, small scale, pasture raised, respectfully slaughtered) are few and far between. When I went on a farm tour at Quail Springs permaculture farm, I got the chance to order a couple of chickens from livestock manager Brenton Kelly.

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