Smiling at my dinner companion across the table
Two heaped up plates; wondering if we'll be able.
Deep porcelain dishes piled with golden handcut fries
On the red checkered tablecloth between us lie.
Thick gravy and melted cheese smother potato spears
In this hearty dish that we've enjoyed for years.
Smiling, toasting each other with smooth white wine
Sated by the mounts of poutine on which we've dined.
Author notes
Poutine is a hearty meal that is widely eaten in the area where I live, especially by people of French-Canadian descent. Seeing it on the menu is often a sign of a good restaurant.
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Excellent
A delightful poem. It would have made me hungry, but I just ate. Imagery rhythm and rhyme are just fine. I'm sitting here eating a dish of Breyer's A & W (Allen & Wright) Root Beer Float Ice Cream. As a teen-ager, I worked in an A&W Drive Inn, as a car hop, soda jerk and cook. This ice cream has the real taste of the root beer I used to mix from concentrate at that A&W stand, so many years ago. If you like ice cream, I hope you get a chance to try it.
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It sounds really good. I dont know if I would like it if it was made by anyone else. I think Breyer's makes the best ice cream there is.
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Yes, it certainly is. I first tried it two nights ago, I found it at our local QFC grocercy store here in Seattle. I was very surprised, cause the last time I had this ice cream was in Salt Lake City, however, it was a Meadow Gold Brand, which was also quite good.
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nice
nice write on a new topic . . liked "wondering if we'll be able" and "toasting each other with smooth white wine" . . congrats on the trophy . .
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I had heard the word 'poutine' but now I know what it consists of and it sounds delicious. I love fries with white gravy too, this poem made me hungry!
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I have seen it made with whitish gravey, but most commonly I have had it with a thick med. brown turkey gravy. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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This was a cute poem, really beautifully expressed imagery and feelings. Great descriptions too! Good luck in the contest
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I am glad you enjoyed it. If you are ever in northern New England or Quebec, you should not be afraid to order a plate of poutine.
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Maybe I should eat dessert first while I still have room? Liked your poem, especially when you've told me about the subject so often in the past.
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Dessert is definitely best eaten first - or after a long break. Perhaps dancing? Then a late dessert?
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Count me in!
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Strawberry shortcake and a bit of sorbet?
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haha seeee, another one didnt know the curd thingy lol
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I know. Until I learned the recipe i thought curd cheese was cottage cheese.
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oh oh ohh YUMMY
I want some, right now please
A great, tasty write here, thank you so much and good luck
Cindy
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Thank you for commenting. It is a really hearty dish. Look at the previous comment for the recipe.
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My friend your culinary skills and knowledge amaze me
Loved the write, enjoyable as usual
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It is actually very easy to make. I can even do it. Slice Fries
Cook in hot oil til golden brown.
Put on a deep plate.
Put a generous amount of curd cheese (not cottage cheese) on top.
Pour on thick hot brown gravy (turkey base gravey works nicely.
The gravy melts the cheese.
It is especially good in the winter.
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Wowo oh my sounds so gooooood
Will definetly have to try make..but what is curd chesse..in australia, not sure I have heard of curd cheese, can you explain more etc
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Curd cheese is the way cheese forms when it is made before it is pressed into a shape. It is random roundish balls known as curds. The dish is French-Canadian and the best cheese for this meal is curd cheese from Quebec. It comes in a sack marked Fromage, which I think just means cheese But I have seen it made with mozzarella and cheddar. Mozzarella is stringy but is a bit bland for the dish. Mild cheddar is closer to the canadian cheese.
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oh cool tht explains it more, thank you
I know and love mozzarella and love so many different kinds, so I know I could definelty find and use something..and so love this dish
and perfect as we are hving cold autumn right now
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I like to eat it when it is cold out as it is kind of heavy. It is served locally year round and is popular in the ski resorts around here as we get many Canadian visitors from Quebec.
Best of luck with it. Let me know how it turns out.
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