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Many of the very small country's cuisines I haven't had and probably never will. Of the ones I have had, I don't unpalatable. I do have a little problem with the thought of eating bugs, but no country lives on bugs. I also have a problem with pigeons which is something they eat in Egypt I have heard, from reliable sources. I can't imagine eating a cat either, but if I didn't know it was cat I might enjoy it.
We eat pigeons in America, too. We just call them squab. First of all, you're probably thinking about Morocco, not Egypt. And second, the dish you're probably thinking of is called pastilla, or pigeon pie. And if you ever have a chance to eat pastilla, it would be foolish to miss out on the chance.
Why not? Much of the world thinks we survive by eating deep-fried butter with lard sauce. And then wash it down with beer that tastes like flavored carbonated water. Most of our restaurants are utter rubbish -- chains, fast food, and we literally eat our weight in really bad pizza every year.
I don't think even one in 10 Americans could make their own mayonnaise without first consulting a recipe. And most people are probably scratching their heads and wondering, "Make mayonnaise? Whatever for? The jar of Kraft is right there in the 'fridge."
So, sure, American deserves to be there with the other regions.
What about those who are old-fashioned or have family members who are and know how to make things from scratch? Or those who can't afford to eat out all the time? They can't be that much of a rarity. I might be biased, though, having a lot of family members who were were frugal and/or grew their own food.
What about those who are old-fashioned or have family members who are and know how to make things from scratch? Or those who can't afford to eat out all the time? They can't be that much of a rarity. I might be biased, though, having a lot of family members who were were frugal and/or grew their own food.
What about them? They're a dying breed.
We live in the opening lines of A Tale of Two Cities. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way"
Americans have access to the absolute best food money can buy. For the most part, they pick the cheap food instead. We have access to some of the best restaurants in the world. And for the most part, we eat at chains. The fact that there is serious debate going on RIGHT NOW about the declining size of Burger King hamburgers is all the proof you need that Americans in general are not the people to ask about food-related issues.
Americans have access to the absolute best food money can buy. For the most
part, they pick the cheap food instead. We have access to some of the best
restaurants in the world. And for the most part, we eat at chains. The fact that
there is serious debate going on RIGHT NOW about the declining size of Burger
King hamburgers is all the proof you need that Americans in general are not the
people to ask about food-related issues
Ugh. Chains. Chains have the worst food. They tend not to do well up here.
That being said, I am spoiled rotten, living where I live. Did anyone catch Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown show, when he came to Quebec? The food is decadent, extravagant, and unapologetically over the top.
The trick is not to eat too much of it; not to pig out.
Ugh. Chains. Chains have the worst food. They tend not to do well up here.
That being said, I am spoiled rotten, living where I live. Did anyone catch Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown show, when he came to Quebec? The food is decadent, extravagant, and unapologetically over the top.
The trick is not to eat too much of it; not to pig out.
I have spent a great deal of time in your fair city. (Even in the winter.) You're right, you have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to food. Montreal isn't just one of the leading cities in North America when it comes to food. It is one of the leading cities in the world.
I have spent a great deal of time in your fair city. (Even in the winter.) You're right, you have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to food. Montreal isn't just one of the leading cities in North America when it comes to food. It is one of the leading cities in the world.
That it is. From the 300 artisanal cheeses made right here, to the decadent patisseries and boulangeries, to the plethora of authentic ethnic restaurants in every neighbourhood, it's definitely an embarrassment of riches.
You'd think we'd be fatter, but we try not to overdo it. We also eat a lot of salads.
I've also spent time in YOUR fair city. I lived in Vegas for about 8 months. Good thing I don't gamble. I did partake in a lot of cheap buffets.
I can't stand Las Vegas. I'm here because of family issues and no other reason. Otherwise, I'd move someplace near the ocean. I prefer coastal living to desert living.
And while we, too, have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to food, most people don't partake in the best we have to offer. (Enough do that I'll never have to worry about finding a job, though.) They go the el cheapo route.
I can't stand Las Vegas. I'm here because of family issues and no other reason. Otherwise, I'd move someplace near the ocean. I prefer coastal living to desert living.
And while we, too, have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to food, most people don't partake in the best we have to offer. (Enough do that I'll never have to worry about finding a job, though.) They go the el cheapo route.
I love the ocean and I miss it, but I keep coming back to Montreal. I love this place. It's like no other on earth.
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