During the election, New York Fries marked the occasion by holding an election, asking Fry Society members to vote for the candidate they feel would make the ideal Fry Minister.
Now, that is an election I can get involved in.
They were three candidates running for the positon of Fry Minister:
Bacon Double Cheese Veggie Fries Classic Poutine
The polls closed on October 20th at 5pm. And the results are in!
The people have spoken and the Classic Poutine won by a landslide. Proper thing! With 54% of the vote, CP has a clear majority and receive twice as many votes as Bacon Double Cheese. Finishing 3rd, unable to crack the 20% bar, is Veggie Fries.
So now that one election is settled, you can pick up a Classic Poutine, your new Fry Minister, and watch the results coming in tonight!
Ms. Waffle has an early hospital appointment, for which she had to fast for 32 hours prior. In solidarity, I didn’t eat in the morning either. I’m basically a White Knight.
So we got on my horse and headed to the hospital. Once she went through the appointment, I had to feed her. How did I know? She had started gnawing on her arm.
I had thought of a great spot to break her fast.
Not too far from the Gatineau hospital, there is a spot claiming to be opened 25 hours a day and offering all-day breakfast: Deli Chenoy’s.
Chenoy’s is a small delicatessen chain, the first store opened in Montreal in 1936, in the old Jewish neighborhood near the Main on Saint Laurent, near Marie-Anne. You won’t be surprised to learn that its original claim to fame was the smoked meat sandwich.
Chenoy’s would succeed and later franchise, opening restaurants in the Montreal and Laval area. Most of them are now closed, leaving only two standing. The oldest remaining Chenoy’s is in Dollard-des-Ormeaux and was opened in 1974 by Morty Chenoy and the Sigounis brothers. And there is the Gatineau location, openeed in the Complexe Lumière in 1997.
Deli Chenoy’s breakfast menu is quite extensive. There are 62 different meals on the offer, excluding the optional sides and other variations. Classic eggs, omelettes, pancakes and french toasts, in many declinations.
Ms. Waffle selected the Bacon Omelette ($9.25), served with home fries and coffee. Two slices of orange accompanied the dish, and, much to Ms. Waffle’s displeasures, some of the home fries were touching the fruit. “I don’t want my potatoes to taste like oranges!” she exclaimed.
Before pointing out that she was overreacting since only 3-4 pieces of home fries were touching the oranges, I remembered that she had not eaten all weekend, I remembered how much I loved her and I remembered how much I loved being alive and would rather not die. So I stayed quiet and looked down at my plate.
Which was quite the sight.
Lo and behold, the Breakfast Poutine! A new menu on the item, at $7.25 for 12,000 calories, it was quite the deal! Home fries, fresh cheese curds, topped with hollandaise sauce.
Now talk about breaking a fast! This was huge! A large dish, filled with crispy home fries, squeaky curds and a very rich hollandaise sauce. I needed a Coke to cut through the richness!
It was quite delicious, but my oh my how rich! I was quite glad I resisted the temptation to upgrade my poutine with extra garnishes, such as the bacon, sausage or smoked meat as gently suggested by the menu.
Ms. Waffle quite enjoyed her omelette, with plenty of bacon and cheese. She especially enjoyed the coffee. I don’t get it.
We paid up and went straight back to the Gatineau hospital so I could get an echocardiogram.
They are golden, they are crispy, they are delicious and they are bad for you!
No wonder they are a staple food across the country.
They are golden, they are crispy, they are delicious and they are bad for you!
No wonder they are a staple food across the country.
You may prefer to call them frites, fries, chips, finger chips or French-fried potatoes: no matter what, you are talking about deep-fried potatoes.
They come in many cuts and styles, from the matchsticks to the wedges, and are enjoyed with different condiments like ketchup, aïoli, mayonnaise, vinegar or whatever you see fit.
Why are they called French Fries?
Blame the Americans. As the story goes, the term “French” was apparently introduced to the potatoes when American soldiers arrived in Belgium during World War I. Belgians are quite fond of fried potatoes, and since French was the official language of the Belgian Army, the American soldiers began calling the fried potatoes “French” fries.
So much for hurting France’s feeling with the Freedom Fries!
But of course, it cannot be that simple, since the expression “French Fried Potatoes” first appeared in print in the 1856 book Cookery for Maids of All Work by Eliza Warren.
So, if you’d like to observe this made up Holiday, there are a few promotions out there for you to enjoy some for FREE!
At McDonald’s, you can get a free Medium Fries with any purchase made today with the My McD’s app.
If you are a member of New York Fry’s Fry Society, a Free Small Fries was loaded on your account – and you can redeem the freebie until July 16th.
If you are in Chapeau, Trimmers is hosting a potato peeling contest, a Mr. Potato Head contest, games, music, entertainment and a french fry eating contest at 8:00pm. All proceeds from the event will go towards the Chapeau Recreation Association.
McDonald’s added Fish and Chips to its menu, albeit temporarily, as part of their “Great Canadian Tastes” menu. They announced their catch of the month on May 14th and it’ll be gone by June 17th.
The promotion comes following a successful pilot project in Atlantic Canada last year, which saw 86,500 fish & chip meals sold in just three weeks. This time around, McDonald’s is estimating it will use around 260,000 pounds of haddock.
Considering the poor reputation of the Filet-o-Fish, this is an interesting move by McDonald’s. But contrary to their fish sandwich, which is made of Alaskan pollock, McD’s Fish and Chips hails from Nova Scotia: Atlantic haddock. Not cod. Haddock. Another interesting move, considering cod is usually seen as best for Fish and Chips.
I stopped by the Golden Arches in Stittsville and gave them a try, for $7,29.
First, let me point out that the contents comes in a cardboard box, similar to the ones you’d get from a fish and chips wagon. Second, let me add that this menu item is considered sustainable, having received a certification from the Marine Stewardship Council.
Two pieces of very golden fish were sitting on top of McDonald’s regular fries. On the side, in a plastic cup, came the tartar sauce. No fresh lemon wedge here. Of note, the Fish and Chips box doesn’t come with a drink.
Don’t expect a flaky, buttery batter here. What you get is a very crispy, crunchy coating instead. If at first bite, you are thinking you have tasted this before, it is because you have: the fish is supplied by High Liner Foods, out of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
It feels and taste like similar High Liner products. If you were served fish sticks as a kid, this is in the same vein, but a notch higher. Perhaps the Signature Cut?
The flavour is quite mild, inoffensive, familiar. It certainly is a tad more fishy than the Filet-o-Fish. It is definitely more crispy. Dryer? I’d say that.
The side of tartar sauce is a typical, industrial mixture of relish and mayonnaise. Nothing revolutionary here. A lemon wedge would be nice. Too much to ask?
All in all, this was not the most satisfying thing ever. For the price you pay, the quantity you get and the lack of flavour experience, you might as well buy yourself a box of your favorite frozen fish filets.
I had to get to a location in Nepean for a video shoot around 1 PM. I decided to head out early, the 417 being the mess that it is, and to grab lunch nearby.
I settled for the Centrepointe Café & Deli, conveniently located in a small mall on Centrepointe Drive.
The Centrepointe Deli’s specialty is pita wraps. Their moto is “why have fast food when you can have good food fast?”
A good point.
On the menu, a variety of pita wraps to choose from, including classics like Tuna, Smoked Meat and Veggie; and fun offerings like the Roast Beef Twister, La Piazza and The Athenian.
I decided to go with the Centrepointe Club (6.99$), on whole grain.
I ordered, it was made quickly, grilled perfectly and served immediately. For 2$ extra, I added a bag of Doritos and a can of Coke Zero.
This Centrepointe Club was made with a European trio of deli meats: Genova salami, capicollo and mortadella. It was garnished with mozzarella, topped with lettuce and tomato and finished with their special sauce.
It was a simple, but solid sandwich, as far as pita wraps go. The deli meat was of good quality. The mozzarella seemed industrial, but was fine. It didn’t melt much in the press, however.
The veggies were fresh. The lettuce, iceberg, was crisp. The special sauce had a little zing and sweetness to it, halfway between mayo and donair sauce. Not bad, but I think I would have preferred mayo better.
And, it being a Club, it could have used some bacon. But what doesn’t?
It feels and taste like similar High Liner products. If you were served fish sticks as a kid, this is in the same vein, but a notch higher. Perhaps the Signature Cut?
I settled for the 
For what it is, the Centrepointe Deli delivers.