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Memories and the Comforts of Food
Memories and the Comforts of Foods; By Anne Lebrecht.
Growing older has many good points I suppose. Maturity brings a
lot of knowledge and experience one can share, with others but
mainly with our children. Most are not in need or want of what
we have learned in the past and prefer to experiment and learn
for themselves.
With this in mind, it occurred to me that one thing most
accepted and shared is a joy in food. Sharing the experience of
foods enjoyed, cooking, and sharing tastes of the past are
always welcomed.
At this stage in my life after seventy one years I find that
many happy memories seem to dwell on foods of my past. I thought
I would share some of the more unusual ones with you.
I was born in Montreal, Canada, and though I left when I was
only sixteen I have to admit I left my heart in that beautiful
city of my past. I now live in California and no one would say
that we do not have good food. Our salads alone could fill an
entire recipe book. The diversity of foods in this state is
overwhelming.
Ah! but still, I dream and re visit my past only to find and eat
the foods I find comfort in. Every trip I make to Montreal
consists of meals I long for and every time I travel back there
I find it a bit harder to find. So I feel a need to document
some that I would hate to see lost.
A chocolate bar I simply adore is called "Cherry Blossom."
Hershey, Canada makes this. It comes in a small square yellow
box. One bite is so delicious my words can hardly describe it.
Milk chocolate, mixed with chopped nuts covering a small amount
of liquid and a cherry in the middle. The right amount of
sweetness, not too much and the right size to consume with
comfort. When I bite into this candy my mouth is overwhelmed by
its taste and how much pleasure this candy brings. I tasted this
bar over sixty five years ago and have loved it ever since. How
often can you find a product unchanged in this much time?
A sandwich called smoked meat is unique to Montreal. It is a
delicatessen delight enjoyed by many visitors and Montrealer's
as well. This meat is similar to pastrami or corned beef, but I
hate to even mention those meats as smoked meat has a taste that
is unique and really cannot be compared. The best is that of a
delicatessen called Schwartz's on The Main. The original with
some fat, sliced by hand served hot is what to eat. Heaven for
sure. If comfort is what you want, there is nothing better than
a hot corned beef sandwich. Can you imagine the agony I suffer
knowing I can only have this on yet another trip to Montreal?
The recipe is unknown and not shared so in California or any
other part of this world, no one has a clue.
Montreal is home to French Canadian food. Some foods only served
at certain times of the year. Their foods are all delicious but
I favor a few that I find irresistible. There is a meat pie
called Tourtiere Pie that is usually served at Christmas and
after the Midnight Mass. Good Lord, I could never wait to eat
this perfection once a year. Luckily many restaurants offer this
delight daily. Each restaurant along
with every homemaker has
their own proven recipe. I have yet to taste a Tourtiere pie I
did not love. In fact I searched for years to find and perfect a
recipe which I shared in my second published novel, "Discoveries
of a Hidden Past." I will add my recipe at the end of this
article.
The other French Canadian dish I love is a Maple Sugar pie. This
dessert is very unique as it has the splendid taste of pure
maple sugar. Canada has some of the best maple syrup produced
today. Of course I must also mention the delightful and hardy
Pea Soup. This is made of yellow split peas and cooked to a
thick soup that can only be the best soup for a feeling of
complete comfort and satisfaction.
There is a large Jewish population in Montreal and some
wonderful tastes of the unhealthy foods; so we are told, can be
found, and eaten to everyone's pure delight. Potato knishes,
chopped liver, kasha varnishkes, potato varenikas, blintzes, and
cheese begalla, and we all share in eating bagels, cream cheese,
and lox. No bagels can compare with Montreal St Viateuer Bagels.
They have a chewy texture and wonderful taste, almost worth
visiting for them alone. Most are found in local delicatessens.
One food though that is unique is a Rib Steak at Moishe's on The
Main. This restaurant has been there since my childhood and
still remains a place for this unique steak and rare treat.
Frequented by so many people you definitely need a reservation.
Many of their extras include some of the Jewish style foods I
mentioned above.
Okay, I'm obsessed on food and all are for me comfort foods from
my past. I have shared them with you and I do hope the next time
you visit Montreal you try some. Until then, my mouth will water
as I long for these delicacies and contemplate on how and when I
may take my next trip back to indulge once again.
http://www.annelebrecht.com
Tourtiére Pie
1-pound ground sirloin 1/4-pound ground pork 1/2 to 3/4 Cup of
cold water 1/2 cup of finely chopped onion 1/4 cup finely
chopped celery 1/2teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon
dried savory 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg Pinch of cinnamon 1
large potato cooked and mashed One double 9-inch pastry crust In
a large heavy frying pan, combine beef, pork, water and heat to
boiling point. Add seasoning and spices then cover and simmer
for 1 ~ hours. Stir and check that mixture does not dry out, add
water if needed. Stir in the mashed potato and transfer the
mixture in to the bottom unbaked crust in a 9 inch pie plate.
Place the top crust on top and seal. Cut slits to vent for
steam. Bake in a pre heated oven 400 degrees for 15 minutes then
reduce the heat to 375 degrees and bake an additional 25 minutes
or until golden.
This pie serves 6 and freezes well. Enjoy!
About the author:
Anne Lebrecht is an author who lives in Southern California on
Balboa Island. She has two published novels, "Memories of a
Forgotten Past" and "Discoveries of a Hidden Past." She also
writes poetry, short stories and articles. Visit at her web
site: http://www/annelebrecht.com
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