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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