Poutine anyone?

Any Quebecois will tell you, you HAVE to try the poutine. I guess you could call it a type of initiation rite. This food is a huge thing here. And only Québec serves it the right way. You can find similar versions other places, but Québec has the true poutine. It looks and sounds disgusting, but in my opinion, it is unbelieveably good. It's definitely a comfort food and fills you up on a cold day. I can see why the Québécois fill up on this during their winters. It's made up of french fries and cheddar cheese curds, topped with brown gravy. It isn't the healthiest of foods. I once heard it described as a "heart attack waiting to happen". But, if you don't eat it all the time, there is no harm in having it. Almost every restaurant you will find will serve this traditional plate. Chez Ashton (sorry, the only link I could find was in french) was a favorite of mine. It is a simple fast food restaurant. The dish came in many sizes and you could also have the option of different toppings, such as sausage or peas, or onions. I liked the original the best. Whether you like it or not, when in Quebec, it is something you just have to try. Now, of course, I'm addicted to it. It is hard to come by in the States. I can't even find cheddar cheese curds to make it on my own!