If you want comfort food, you should try poutine. Poutine is a dish of french fries, cheese curds, and gravy. It’s like your favorite meat and potatoes.
The dish originated in Quebec in the 1950s and is now a symbol of Québécois culture. it is COMFORT FOOD! As shown here (in Saint John), local is GOOD!
History
According to an article by Allrecipes, “Poutine is a Quebecois slang word that means ‘mess.'” In essence, it’s a beloved comfort food from Canada.
Although there are a few Canadian restaurants claiming to have created the dish, the following is believed to be the truth about this famous comfort food.
“Fernand Lachance, restaurateur and owner of Le Lutin qui rit in Warwick, Quebec, created the dish in 1957 at the request of a regular customer named Eddy Lainesse. This dish has become the epitome of comfort food.
“Warwick is located near Victoriaville midway between Montreal and Quebec City in a region dotted with dairy farms and famous for its fresh cheese curds which Mr. Lachance displayed in small cardboard boxes on the café’s counter,” according to a 1997 article that appeared in The Globe and Mail. “Craving something rich and tasty, Mr. Lainesse suddenly had a brainwave. Why not put the cheese and fries together?” This rich combination certainly qualifies as comfort food.
As the legend goes, Lachance exclaimed, “Ca va faire une maudite poutine!” (Roughly translated: “It will make a damn mess!”). This ‘mess’ turned into the ultimate comfort food for many.
Nevertheless, he quickly added the “damn mess” to his menu. By 1962, he was topping the fry/cheese curd mixture with gravy to keep it warm.” Of course Allrecipes offers a recipe you can make yourself. If you have one, send us your receipe! Enjoy your homemade comfort food!