BeaverTail as comfort food — exactly what I needed
Some dishes exist to comfort and BeaverTail is absolutely in that category. The rich and indulgent quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. wild blueberry does work that no substitute can replicate.
poutine emerged from Quebec rural diners in the 1950s and became Canada's most internationally recognised dish. There's something about the a prairie farm breakfast context that reinforces the comfort effect. Nanaimo bar dessert alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.
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