This is way outside my usual wheelhouse. It's a food review.

So, #Loblaw and its umpteen variants and brandings have a new series of President's Choice potato chip flavours. It's called the "Canadian Series" in their "World of Flavours". Trying to cash in on the newfound Canadian patriotism, I guess.

I don't remember all the flavours. There's poutine, of course, though I haven't bought that one.

There's "Halifax Donair", which I did try. Was not impressed. Kind of a mystery meat-ish base flavour with some not-too-specific seasonings on top. I really like donairs, but this didn't remind me of it very much.

The other one I bought was "Spicy Caesar". I like the cocktail, but I was worried that this one would end up tasting like ketchup chips (which I dislike) with a bit of something else added. I was pleasantly surprised; it doesn't taste of ketchup chips. The tomato tastes like actual tomato juice. Presumably there's a note of clam in there, though it's too subtle for me to pick up. There's definitely some celery salt (or at least celery root) flavour. And there's a little spice kick to it, like tabasco (and maybe worchestershire). Surprisingly good!

So, cocktail-flavoured potato chips: works, at least for this cocktail.

#PresidentsChoice #PotatoChips #crisps #Caesar #SpicyCaesar #cocktail #review #food #donair

The #nytimes #spellingbee crew has not realized that #donair are available in the US too!

#maine

It's a fairly bonkers story from the start, but then it's revealed that Steve "Hunker Down" Wallis was pipped at the post by $5, perhaps robbing us of the opportunity to see a man trying to go stealth camping while dressed as a sandwich.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/16/donair-fast-food-costume-fetches-more-than-16000-in-canada-auction

#Canada #Donair #CampingWithSteve #Cosplay

Some Tuesday Absurdities: Donair costume sparks bidding war between Halifax, Alberta restaurants.

The Whale House -Architect Michael Carmichael envisioned a home that tells the story of a whale swallowing a ship.

#Food #Fashion #Culture #Marketing #MassMedia #TheDonair #Donair #Canada #Absurdist #AbsurdTuesday

https://impliedspaces.wordpress.com/2023/07/25/absurdist-tuesday-of-bicycle-visions-and-beyond-donair/

Massive bidding war for a donair costume is continuing in #Alberta. Fun Fact: The costumewas at BunMum’s disposal when it was at her department originally, but she opted not to wear it..

Another odd fact: Edmonton could be the donair capital of Canada with over 100 donair shops and more offered at restaurants, rivalling Halifax, which is the birthplace of the #donair.

https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6912247

Toronto Star Fri., Jul. 21, 2023

#donair !
#Canadiannews

https://torontostarreplica.pressreader.com/article/281595245016588