Types of Poutine Fries, gravy and cheese are the essential components of poutine, but these basics are rife for riffing. Here are some simple ways to make it your own.

I throw in a story I've heard, that "poutine" once meant "mess" in Québécois slang. There are other theories, too – poutine's etymology being, it seems, almost as bottomless as its origin story.

Poutine nation: Quebecois cuisine is having a moment — but what makes it so palatable to the rest of the country? Try to define Canadian cuisine and, more often than not, you will think of poutine ...

Cut potatoes into steak fries and deep-fry until golden brown. Toss in bowl with all-purpose seasoning. Top fries with ground ...

This story is part of a week-long series exploring how we as Canadians define "Canadian food," and how it has evolved in modern Canada. It’s a true Canadian classic: the combination of fresh salty ...

Poutine at La Belle Province restaurant in Montreal, Canada. (dbimages/Alamy) The message buried in the results of our national poll on Canadians’ favourite homegrown foods may seem elusive.

Poutine is a bar snack that originated in Quebec that traditionally involves French fries, squeaky cheese curds and gravy. Poutine Week in Calgary is all about artisan poutine.

Burger King’s poutine, for instance, is 740 calories with 2,500 mg of salt. The caloric count can double with larger servings and exotic toppings at non-chain eateries.

While living in Vancouver, she worked as a server, formed a band named Ayasen Canada, bought a motorcycle, and travelled ...

It’s Poutine Week every week at La Banquise. The annual grease and gravy marathon draws to a close Feb. 7. Tens of thousands of calories and a ton of potatoes later, Montrealers will go back on ...

Poutine is not just a word used to describe a national dish. It also qualifies as a geographical indication of origin. Much like the French prohibit the use of the word “Champagne” for non ...