Wednesday, 2 June 2010

Warning - high fat content ....

It's fair to say that North American food is very uninspiring and loaded with fat.  But, because an important part of travel for me is tasting the local foods, what could I do?  My wheat-free diet totally went out the window as I indulged in a variety of local specialities in North America.  

Pumpernickel bagel with cream cheese and jelly - A very cheap breakfast ($3 for a bagel and huge cup of tea)


Typical American burger - Note the lack of vegetables, tomatoes and lettuce on your burger came at an extra charge


Reuben sandwich - corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on rye bread




Boston beans - They passed the taste test of this bean lover



Half a shot (my camera is being temperamental) of Indian Pudding, a traditional New England pudding made from molasses, cornmeal, nutmeg - it's kind of like a baked custard.  Looks terrible, tastes wonderful

The much raved about poutine (not to be confused with putin, the French word for prostitute) - french fries topped with cheese curds and gravy.  It was definitely a once only dish, although I can see its appeal at 3am after a night out.



You can't visit the French section of Canada without eating croissants ..... 


.... or crepes.  The savoury crepes were delicious.  This one was filled with spinach, asparagus, mushrooms, Swiss cheese and ham


Dessert crepes - filled with strawberries, chocolate sauce and icecream ..... 

.... or Crepe Suzette - orange and Grand Marnier sauce


Iced chocolate and raspberry chocolate muffin at the Chocolate Museum in Quebec



Brie and salad baguette in the park in Montreal

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