When I decided to go to Montreal for Fall break, I quickly realized that it would be the opportunity to eat a meal that I truly missed. A meal that can only be found in French Canadian regions, more specifically Quebec and New-Brunswick. It is probably the most famous meal of this culture. Whenever someone asks me if there are any typical French Canadian dishes, one thing always comes up to my mind; poutine. This wonder in taste is actually very simple. It consists of fries that are usually homemade, curd cheese, and brown sauce. It is served warm and the hot sauce melts the cheese over the fries. When I describe poutine to someone, I usually get the same response, eww! Although it might sound disgusting, people usually love it once they try it. For example, I brought one of my friend from Cornell, who is Costa Rican, to a bar in Montreal in order to share this meal with him. His first reaction was "wow, this tastes amazing!" His last reaction was "wow, I think I'm gonna have a heart attack now!". It is true that poutine is not very healthy.
Poutine is definitely a very popular regional meal. It can be found almost everywhere, even in fast food restaurants. It is quite fascinating for a foreigner to find out that it can be found in places such as McDonalds, Burger King and A&W. Now that I have described this meal and its importance in my culture, it is time to unveil my true feelings about this meal. I actually don't like it as it is and I always make people turn their head when I order a; poutine without sauce!
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