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Post by Fiddleford H. McGucket on Dec 12, 2014 4:18:42 GMT -5
On the topic tho, there's a restaurant/Diner near my home. The Owner/Operator/Head Cook us Greco-Canadian. They serve poutine. They also serve different variations of Poutine including Greek Poutine (Greek Dressing, feta and Gyro meat) and a Vegetarian version (Mushroom gravy and Curd
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Post by Mozenrath on Dec 12, 2014 4:19:46 GMT -5
I think it's because cheese curds (whether it's the idea of them, the look of them, or even just the name) turns people off. and they're Damn hard to procure in the states I usually only see it at fairs, and then, typically fried.
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Post by AFN: Judge Shred on Dec 12, 2014 4:31:06 GMT -5
I think it's because cheese curds (whether it's the idea of them, the look of them, or even just the name) turns people off. and they're Damn hard to procure in the states Never have a problem, they are on tons of restaurant menus, and I can walk in to almost any grocery store and snag them.
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Post by Fiddleford H. McGucket on Dec 12, 2014 4:32:56 GMT -5
and they're Damn hard to procure in the states Never have a problem, they are on tons of restaurant menus, and I can walk in to almost any grocery store and snag them. What region are you in? As I've heard some areas are easier than others. I'm in the Southeast
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Post by 4real on Dec 12, 2014 4:46:13 GMT -5
Loved poutine when I went to Canada wish it was more popular in the U.K.
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Post by Hurbster on Dec 12, 2014 5:44:55 GMT -5
Because gravy on fries should be a federal offense -_- Seriously though I've never had it never had any real inclination too... and well there really aren't many places to get it here... so in conclusion is it's because you Canadians are all weirdos -_- The entire North of England would like a word with you. Fried cheese curds. So it's fried cottage cheese ?
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Dec 12, 2014 6:47:54 GMT -5
On the topic tho, there's a restaurant/Diner near my home. The Owner/Operator/Head Cook us Greco-Canadian. They serve poutine. They also serve different variations of Poutine including Greek Poutine (Greek Dressing, feta and Gyro meat) and a Vegetarian version (Mushroom gravy and Curd joebeeverz.com/poutine-menu/A chain that launched in Brandon, Manitoba has opened 2 or 3 locations in Saskatchewan since 2011, their big draw is the variety of poutines available. And they're f***ing fantastic Also, this past Canada Day they made the worlds largest poutine coming in at 1949lbs. We really, REALLY love poutine here
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Post by Mighty Attack Tribble on Dec 12, 2014 6:50:25 GMT -5
From the country that figured out how to deep fry Coca-Cola... I thought you were joking about that, but then I Googled it.
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Post by Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!! on Dec 12, 2014 7:15:44 GMT -5
because we canadians were hording it like Smaug's giant-ass pile of gold.
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Post by Mozenrath on Dec 12, 2014 8:41:37 GMT -5
From the country that figured out how to deep fry Coca-Cola... I thought you were joking about that, but then I Googled it. If I recall, it's really not as weird as it sounds like it is, just being fried dough that had been infused with Coca Cola. Think something kind of like beer battering for fish, only this is with soda and the end result isn't much different from a donut with a soda flavor added to it, drizzled with syrup in the same flavor. I'm honestly rather surprised it wasn't already around, since it's pretty simple.
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Post by Mighty Attack Tribble on Dec 12, 2014 9:03:04 GMT -5
I thought you were joking about that, but then I Googled it. If I recall, it's really not as weird as it sounds like it is, just being fried dough that had been infused with Coca Cola. Think something kind of like beer battering for fish, only this is with soda and the end result isn't much different from a donut with a soda flavor added to it, drizzled with syrup in the same flavor. I'm honestly rather surprised it wasn't already around, since it's pretty simple. Oh I know that much now, but it still feels like another unnecessary confectionary fusion.
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Post by 'Foretold' Joker on Dec 12, 2014 9:04:44 GMT -5
Reminds me of late night university food.
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Post by Brandon Walsh is Insane. on Dec 12, 2014 10:41:07 GMT -5
It kind of is at Jack In The Box, just minus the gravy, with regular cheese instead of curds, and with Bacon. They also have a variation involving Chicken Nuggets and Ranch Dressing, but that one's only sold at 9 pm. (And, at In n Out, there "monster fries" are like Pontine, too) Animal Style Fries?
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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on Dec 12, 2014 11:10:34 GMT -5
It was definitely on my checklist when I went to Toronto. That and Burger Priest.
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Post by LastCall on Dec 12, 2014 15:11:52 GMT -5
Why aren't carne asada fries consumed on a global scale, let alone a national scale? They are like California's best-kept secret, apparently, because I haven't found them anywhere else despite being junk food perfection. Real talk. Carne Asada fries are the bomb dot com. Thirded. Used to have those almost every week back in the day. It kind of is at Jack In The Box, just minus the gravy, with regular cheese instead of curds, and with Bacon. They also have a variation involving Chicken Nuggets and Ranch Dressing, but that one's only sold at 9 pm. (And, at In n Out, there "monster fries" are like Pontine, too) Animal Style Fries? Yeah, those are nothing like poutine.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2014 18:15:50 GMT -5
Why aren't carne asada fries consumed on a global scale, let alone a national scale? They are like California's best-kept secret, apparently, because I haven't found them anywhere else despite being junk food perfection. *Googles it* Oh yeah those are great I always wondered what they were called but have you ever had a Canadian version of it? We call it Mexican Poutine? Like if you ever find a Poutine shop or anything try all different kinds of it I recommend it
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Post by No Longer a Produceman on Dec 12, 2014 18:44:42 GMT -5
First tried poutine in 2005. Ate it pretty much everyday for the week I was in Montreal. (La Belle Province had the best.)
Thought 2007 would be last time I'd ever have it until a new local burger chain had it on their menu. It's good, but not quite the same. Still its the best you'll find within 1000 miles.
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Post by Apricots And A Pear Tree on Dec 12, 2014 18:54:40 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2014 18:57:26 GMT -5
Ugh. That's why.
Its only a few steps worse than the uncivilized monsters who dip french fries in soft serve! BLAH
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Post by El Pollo Guerrera on Dec 13, 2014 1:10:21 GMT -5
The name isn't really the easier to market, either, considering people will be asking what poo teen means. It's named after one of our greatest leaders, Jean Poutine! (only Canadians will remember where that joke is from...)
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