KrissyL's Profile
In search of Escargot
Has anyone been to a resto in YYC that serves great escargot? Thanks!
Greek Style Roasted Potatoes
ooo great idea!!! I always forget how versatile Rosemary is!
Native American Restaraunts - do they exist?
I like bannock with fresh blueberries - because they are grown around a lake where I'm from. Caribou stew is also a popular dish, the reason I like caribou is because it doesn't have the 'wild meat' taste and it's good for you (really lean). Moose, Musk Ox, Buffalo, Dall Sheep (depending on the area) are local game that people eat but tougher meats that definitely need to be cooked properly and practiced to get it right. Dried meat with lard is also a favourite but not mine! I need to have some flavour and can't get past the pure lard. If you're ever in the NWT - try the Wild Cat Cafe in Yellowknife (Summer Only Restaurant), Cabin Lounge at the Finto Hotel in Inuvik - they both have wild meat on their menus. Be warned that dining in the north is expensive and there really isn't a way around it. If you find yourself in a smaller community - take advantage of the opportunity and by all means tell them you're interested in the local food! There's a good chance someone will invite you to dinner and "Mahsi" is how you thank them :)
There are some great bannock recipes here:
http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/rsi/fnb/FNB.htm#intro
Greek Style Roasted Potatoes
I need your help foodies! Does anyone have a killer recipe for greek style roasted potatoes that uses fresh lemon juice?? Thanks!!!!
Any news on Sandros?
We've been eating at Sandros since the early 1990s - and it would be heartbreaking if they didn't rebuild. The atmosphere is fantastic and the food...well, if you've eaten there - you know!
Native American Restaraunts - do they exist?
I'm originally from the Northwest Territories, where the primary population is Native American. If you are looking for authentic NA food - I recommend making friends with an elder who would be willing to show you the ways. Recipes are passed down in their culture, and everyone adds their own little twist. Bannock is an anytime treat, and can be made just about anywhere. Dried/smoked game and fish are also big in northern Canada - their ingredients are local and very simple as the access to fresh markets and spices are limited even today. My own favourite is dried and smoked caribou (much like deer - but better, I think) which you could make with your own dehydrator and liquid smoke. I would really recommend having someone teach you if you are interested - normally they are quite willing to share their culture and homemade bannock over a fire is worth it!
