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Default Canadian treats that I loved and grew up on . . .

On Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:03:36 -0500, Janet Wilder
> wrote:

>Lynn from Fargo wrote:
>
>> Canada - Our Good Neighbor to the North. Responsible for my diabetes,
>> cholesterol level and dental problems. Gotta love 'em!
>> Lynn in Fargo

>
>The Red Rose brand tea they sell in Canada is far superior to the same
>brand they sell here in the US. The Canadian brand is much stronger.
>It's the only tea that I will consider putting milk in. Without milk it
>jangles my teeth.
>
>I am a huge fan of butter tarts. The plain ones not the wannabee pecan
>pie ones. I also love a bag of Tim Bits from Tim Horton's but I
>understand they have franchises in the US now.
>
>The very first bison burger I ever had was at a truck stop on the way to
>Banff. It was wonderful! They make awesome dry wines from berries in
>Newfoundland, too, and while we are talking about wine, let's not forget
>the Ice Wine from the Niagara area.
>
>Toronto has an excellent China Town and we've eaten there several times
>while visiting. Vancouver's China Town has the best dim sum in the
>West---bar none!
>
>The sourdough bread in Whitehorse is legendary as are the pancakes they
>make up there with sourdough starter.
>
>There is lots of good food in Canada, but the brown gravy on the French
>fries is not my idea of cuisine or even acceptable food.


That's ok, you don't have to eat it...we like it..