Comments on: Poutine injuries in Canada

By: For the Olympic appetite : Canada's online magazine: Politics, entertainment, technology, media, arts, books: backofthebook.ca

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:42:39 +0000

[…] Invented closer to home, though not exactly nearby, is another British Columbian favourite: poutine. A Quebecois creation, this cheese curd, french fry, and gravy delight can be enjoyed locally at most Burger Kings and Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants. Apparently, it’s now also entered New York cuisine as “disco fries.” But be warned: it can be dangerous, and not just for one’s arteries, especially if you fall face first into it. […]

By: wfjag

wfjag — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:47:02 +0000

1. “. . . and fall face-first into their poutine”.

And, there’s something unusual about this occurrence?

2. “the stuff is disgusting in theory, but it tastes great in fact.”

Personally, wouldn’t know. My experience with poutine has been post-Molsen’s in signficant quantities.

By: GregS

GregS — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:45:09 +0000

Warning labels for poutine because it’s hot? That’s like putting warning labels on 1000 calorie cheeseburgers because of the risk of dripping ketchup on your shirt. Poutine consists of deep-fried french fries, drenched in melted cheese curds and gravy, often served with an equally fatty topping like ground beef or bacon or pulled pork. It’s a deadly (and delicious) assault on your cardiovascular system. And someone’s worried because it’s hot?

(Don’t get me wrong – I love the stuff and consider it one of the great triumphs of Quebecois cuisine).

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:35:10 +0000

More poutine for me!

Sorry, the stuff is disgusting in theory, but it tastes great in fact.