You’ve heard the saying, “it’s as American as apple pie”. But what about Canada? What would we Canadians use in place of apple pie? It’s as Canadian as…poutine? As a double-double?
I over-heard someone on tv the other day referring to the iconic American apple pie, and it made me think. As Canadians, we aren’t famous for our apple pie, but we sure are famous for many other culinary delights.
So, in honour of Canada Day 2013, and to celebrate all things Canadian, I’ve come up with a list of classic Canadian foods made famous right here in Canada. See if you can recognize all of these yummy Canadian food products:
- TIM HORTON’S DOUBLE-DOUBLE COFFEE
- POUTINE
- BACK BACON
- NANAIMO BARS
- KETCHUP CHIPS
- MONTREAL SMOKED MEAT
- SCREECH
- RED RIVER HOT CEREAL
- MAPLE SYRUP
- BEAVER TAILS
- CHEESE CURDS
- JOE LOUIS CAKES
- THRILLS GUM
- KRAFT DINNER
- SUGAR PIE
- ALBERTA BEEF
- SMARTIES/MR BIG/AERO/COFFEE CRISP/CRUNCHIE CHOCOLATE BARS
- BLOODY CAESAR
- BUTTER TARTS
- OKA CHEESE
- RED ROSE TEA
- PEI POTATOES
- BRETON CRACKERS
- CANADA DRY GINGERALE
- FRENCH CANADIAN PEA SOUP
- ONTARIO/BC WINES
I can’t talk about Canadian foods without mentioning my niece and nephews who all live in the United States. Whenever they come to visit in Canada, a visit isn’t complete without a meal or two at Harvey’s, and doughnuts from Tim Horton’s. What’s stuffed in their suitcases on the way home? Ketchup chips, Aero Bars & Smarties Shhhhh….don’t tell Canada Customs!! LOL
What all-Canadian foods do you love? Are there any you would add to my list?
