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Canadian Food: What's in a name?
Is there such a thing as Canadian cuisine? The idea of ordering "Canadian" may have some scratching their heads. But Canada has given the world its share of gastronomic delights. From peameal bacon to poutine to pemmican, CBC Archives digs in to some distinctly homegrown fare.
• Winnipeg goldeye is a silvery freshwater fish which is particularly popular as a delicacy in Manitoba. It turns reddish gold when smoked.
• A Nanaimo bar is a famous layered dessert of chocolate, butter cream, cookie crumbs, coconut and sometimes nuts which originated in Nanaimo, B.C. in the 1950s. Nanaimo is a port city on Vancouver Island.
• Poutine is a popular Quebec fast food consisting of fries, gravy and cheese curds.
Program: The National Magazine
Broadcast Date: June 29, 1999
Reporter: Katherine Barber
Duration: 4:22
This piece has been edited due to copyright.
Last updated: February 13, 2012
Page consulted on April 16, 2013
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