Results: Famous Food Invented in Canada (Part Three)

Prince Edward Island - According to locals, fries with the works (FWTW) originated in 1975 when a potato warehouse employee was about to begin their night shift. They went to the popular eatery Pat's Take-Out and ordered fries with gravy. Pat Pineau, the owner at the time, thought that the meal wouldn't be substantial enough and added ground hamburger, extra gravy, and canned peas to the meal. FWTW rapidly became popular on the island, and many restaurants around the small province today serve the dish. After Pat Pineau's passing, the eatery was sold and renamed G&E Restaurant, where you can still find the famous dish. Have you ever eaten this food?

Quebec - What do you get when you put a bunch of French fries with cheese curds on top then drowned in gravy? Well, that is what Canadians call "Poutine". The origins are often debated but where it was born is not. Poutine is Canadian and originated in the province of Quebec. Since its inception back in the 1950's, creative hands have put their own mark on this Canadian dish. Have you ever eaten this food?

Saskatchewan - Saskatoon berries look like blueberries, but are more closely related to apples. The berries have a sweet almond flavor, and the plant is indigenous to western Canada. Saskatoon berries have long been a key part of the regional diet starting with the First Nations. Today, many people from Saskatchewan go out and pick wild berries themselves. One of the most popular uses is Saskatoon berry pie made with the berries, lemon, and almonds. The pie is so popular it even has its own postage stamp. Have you ever eaten this food?

Yukon - Sourdough pancakes served as an important staple during the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 19th century. An estimated 100,000 prospectors made the difficult journey up north, and whipping up a batch of sourdough pancakes was a quick and efficient meal. Interestingly, Yukon is also home to Canada's oldest sourdough starter, belonging to a woman called Ione Christensen in the territorial capital of Whitehorse. The sourdough starter is thought to be at least 120 years old and was passed down from Christensen's great-grandfather who was a prospector during the gold rush. Have you ever eaten this food?