What is Canadian food?
Most people assume that Canada must have "Canadian food", yet, that really isn't the case. Sure, I suppose you could argue that since maple syrup is produced in Canada, that it's a "Canadian food". Yet, most Canadians would agree that it's not really a daily part of the Canadian diet. As well, some people might claim that "poutine" (fries with gravy and cheese curds) is a uniquely Canadian dish only found in Canada. While it's true, poutine is only found in Canada, it's a junk food dish that originated in Québec and has only recently been introduced to the rest of the country. Being junk food, it's more of a treat and isn't a part of anyone's daily diet. The problem with this whole mentality is that, Canada's populations are so diverse, there really isn't a traditional "Canadian food". Canada is also very regional. With different climates and different geographies spanning 5 time zones,...
