tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post8775544452075779104..comments2024-01-14T05:25:06.236-06:00Comments on The Macs: canadian cusinethe mcclenahanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03669168107355178867noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-48566523825003263692009-09-28T13:15:05.441-05:002009-09-28T13:15:05.441-05:00As a canadian girl, I had to laugh at this post. ...As a canadian girl, I had to laugh at this post. Poutine...foreign to people??? WHAT??<br /><br />I had it for lunch today...well..the baby wanted that for lunch :D<br /><br />Poutine is great..if you don't abuse it. It's quite the artery blocker! LOL!!<br />Enjoy!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02237535292399414538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-14528428207199265872009-09-08T13:03:48.682-05:002009-09-08T13:03:48.682-05:00Hmmm... I'm not so sure about that gravy eithe...Hmmm... I'm not so sure about that gravy either :)dealightfulsavingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18350141570547947184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-16036566686793457492009-09-07T14:28:07.118-05:002009-09-07T14:28:07.118-05:00Poutine is sold even in school cafeterias here in ...Poutine is sold even in school cafeterias here in Ottawa-Canada.<br />I don't like it myself, but love fries and gravy- Don't Americans eat fries and gravy?Lucienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-23539750778486929512009-09-06T18:39:05.550-05:002009-09-06T18:39:05.550-05:00hey who does you template for your blog? I really ...hey who does you template for your blog? I really need someone to edit mine b/c I have no clue how to do it? Will you help?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-23785971645132201092009-09-04T21:07:45.505-05:002009-09-04T21:07:45.505-05:00Oh I love poutine , it is frech canadian you know ...Oh I love poutine , it is frech canadian you know , you really need to wait for the cheese to melt , quite amazing , I know it looks dreadful but it is a real treat , actually I turned it down today a little bit much when your trying to lose weight like I am . <br />EH!<br />Chris from CanadaChris Kauffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484823325531182507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-52478980382158966902009-09-04T17:29:35.777-05:002009-09-04T17:29:35.777-05:00Joel seems to be quite the adventurous guy! I thi...Joel seems to be quite the adventurous guy! I think I would pass on the poutine. Cheese curds just don't seem like they would hit any hunger spots for me. <br /><br />I was taking some extra time I had today to once again read back on your blog and look at some pictures of Cora. While reading I realized that your b-day was just recently. Happy (belated) Birthday to you. I hope that you were able to find some happiness on a day that I am sure came with many difficult moments. You are in our hearts and prayers everyday. <br />Love and Hugs to you and Joel.Rebeccanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-45742795291750411042009-09-04T17:21:54.989-05:002009-09-04T17:21:54.989-05:00I finally tried it after living here for like 5 ye...I finally tried it after living here for like 5 years. Not that great. Cheese curds are rubbery.Nan in Canhttp://www.shawnanigans.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-68380555995204143992009-09-03T22:45:02.756-05:002009-09-03T22:45:02.756-05:00Poutine is so Canadian, that you can even get it a...Poutine is so Canadian, that you can even get it at Burger King. Just make sure if you go to Montreal, don't try to be "french" and call it Pootan....its just like it sounds...POOOOTEEEEEEN. And I love me some poutine!!! However, cheese curds, beef gravy and french fries are one of those foods that you say a minute on the lips, a lifetime on the hips :)Kimberly Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17342503677467211620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-64732117767368207352009-09-03T19:08:36.912-05:002009-09-03T19:08:36.912-05:00My hubby would love that but it does not look to t...My hubby would love that but it does not look to tasty to me. Your trip sounded so wonderful though. COntinue to be in my thoughts and prayers.<br />Summer & family in CaliforniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-88520543816644420252009-09-03T17:37:32.363-05:002009-09-03T17:37:32.363-05:00cheese, fries, and gravy...count me in! Um I mean,...cheese, fries, and gravy...count me in! Um I mean, I'll have a salad..dressing on the side.Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00781690430185067716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-26610698182273664622009-09-03T17:12:42.129-05:002009-09-03T17:12:42.129-05:00Dear Jess,
don't really know if i should do th...Dear Jess,<br />don't really know if i should do this, but you've so great and courageous... you've been there and done that... this family in norway is now going through terrible times. can you in any way help them? <br />http://mali-mo.blogspot.com/<br />If you think it's not the time (do not want to bring pain in any way), nor the place or just don't want to do it i do understand. <br />Thanks and just be happy,<br />Rosabikimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16853548700964701982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-66694008387794426522009-09-03T17:08:31.101-05:002009-09-03T17:08:31.101-05:00Hi... Long time no talk uh??? My computer has bee...Hi... Long time no talk uh??? My computer has been on the brink.... LOVE the playground! Miss you guys lots! Several of my friends told me about your interview on TV.... sorry we missed it! THings here are good, just crazzzyyy busy with school, and three kids..... Kali's first VB game will be next week, so from there we are somewhere different every week! <br /><br />Hope you are all doing well! enjoyed reading and looking at all of the posts! keep in touch! I am still amazed and honored to be a part of your strong faith.... I still feel myself drawn to your words of wisdom and it seems to humble me and remind me of what is truely important! Thank you for that!<br /><br />Tell your families hello for us!<br />love you!<br /><br />AMIEThe Schilling's from Cimarronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14418039112942621156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-59824800883004788152009-09-03T16:28:05.307-05:002009-09-03T16:28:05.307-05:00Ha! That sounds just like a silly man I know:)...m...Ha! That sounds just like a silly man I know:)...my husband. He's always wanting to try weird things & then loves them & wants to make them. They make me laugh...The Mershawn'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17932397953327994592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-38800813058135285692009-09-03T16:12:30.839-05:002009-09-03T16:12:30.839-05:00We went to Montreal for New Years. It was COLD!!!...We went to Montreal for New Years. It was COLD!!! We ate poutine and I can say that after walking around all day out in the cold, it was a very welcome, warm treat. I enjoy reading your blog so much, Jess. Kelly<br /><br />p.s. do you have a Culver's near you? We have said that since they sell fries, cheese curds and things with gravy that you could probably get them to make you (or rather Joel) a poutine. Just a thought.Miss Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08219700435273352618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-75122966103099685412009-09-03T16:01:24.475-05:002009-09-03T16:01:24.475-05:00that looks like a tummy ache to me! xoxothat looks like a tummy ache to me! xoxoRLGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18081490873508722406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-53337232259118431172009-09-03T15:35:48.136-05:002009-09-03T15:35:48.136-05:00Hilarious! I am Canadian, so I do understand. I pe...Hilarious! I am Canadian, so I do understand. I personally love cheese curds, but I'm not wild about the gravy. But I happen to know those who are addicted to poutine stay REALLY addicted. As another person pointed out, Joel might not be able to see his feet for long if you give in to that particular fancy...But what the heck, he could join you as you grow with baby! (Only problem is, he wouldn't necessarily be able to see his feet again after the nine months are up!)Karinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-54745990682990858272009-09-03T15:33:13.573-05:002009-09-03T15:33:13.573-05:00oh oh oh oh oh I LOVE poutine! And while I am a do...oh oh oh oh oh I LOVE poutine! And while I am a down home 100% AMERICAN girl.. I totally have convereted since moving to canada when it comes to the poutine thing! <br /><br />Making it is so EASY! (it wont be as good as some places, but still, it's yummy!) Just used a packet of gravy mix & mozza cheese! I promise he'll love it all the same! :) <br /><br />Have a great long weekend!Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01927080772144331446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-6024944657434988462009-09-03T14:34:18.290-05:002009-09-03T14:34:18.290-05:00you could use mozza cheese instead of curds.....th...you could use mozza cheese instead of curds.....they even sell it at costoc! good for you for trying it, i'd eat it but I like to see my feet...<br />canada friend,<br />sassy<br />(we are next door to alberta in saskatchewan-next time you visit we'll meet you at the icecream store!)sassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086164978583892354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-49586914908888757072009-09-03T14:05:40.383-05:002009-09-03T14:05:40.383-05:00Another Canadian weighing in on the poutine topic ...Another Canadian weighing in on the poutine topic - And definitely 2 thumbs up here. I live in Michigan now and whenever I go home I hope there are curds at my parents. And I have to admit Poutine cravings do come and go here... just thinking about it makes me want some.. yummy...Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553296716915625345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-49574013584886276252009-09-03T12:41:34.185-05:002009-09-03T12:41:34.185-05:00We live in western Canada and my family loves pout...We live in western Canada and my family loves poutine! We prefer shredded mozzarella to the cheese curds though....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-75363253507945922592009-09-03T10:28:24.893-05:002009-09-03T10:28:24.893-05:00as a Canadian it is true people here love them mys...as a Canadian it is true people here love them myself not such a big fan but most guys I know love them... i think its all the gravy but who knows... glad Joel enjoyed a little taste of Canadian food!Katie Spinkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01688530544975471836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-63438536534780221492009-09-03T10:18:21.010-05:002009-09-03T10:18:21.010-05:00Yuck.Yuck.Micahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05785024480981244507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-68796794683846230642009-09-03T10:04:22.186-05:002009-09-03T10:04:22.186-05:00I'm a Canadian living in San Diego. My husband...I'm a Canadian living in San Diego. My husband and I crave poutine! There's just nothing like it here. That particular portion looks amazing!Garrett Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12031823348252803754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-30501877229329383252009-09-03T09:51:52.822-05:002009-09-03T09:51:52.822-05:00I have never in my life heard of such a thing! Loo...I have never in my life heard of such a thing! Looks interesting, haha!!! :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08257352882657911252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-73026449499670283222009-09-03T09:49:18.275-05:002009-09-03T09:49:18.275-05:00Well, I am a good ol' southern girl living in ...Well, I am a good ol' southern girl living in Canada, and poutine is now a fav of mine! They call the cheese curds "squeaky cheese". Vinegar is good on it too! Some people will use mozzarella instead, but it's just not the same. I used to think it was gross too, but now I definitely have my poutine cravings! My family in Tennessee are hooked on it too!Savannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15400148172787721872noreply@blogger.com