6/8/11


Oh goodness, I am happy to be posting again. I missed it, although there was hardly anything (interesting) to post about my life during my absence. But here we are, photos (finally!) from an inaugural visit to Smoke's Poutinerie on Monday night. After a busy week and an even busier weekend, it felt long over-due, but also especially sweet to spend an evening with Mike.

I'm not sure the extent to which Poutine (a Québécois masterpiece) has captured the heart of the American general public, so allow me to explain: Fries topped with gravy and cheese curds. Smoke Poutinerie actually also offers a variety of other toppings, but Mike and I favour the traditional poutine. It may sound gross, but the first half of that poutine is pure magic (after the halfway point, you start becoming uncomfortably full and consequently a bit gross).

After our poutine in the park, we took a stroll to burn off some of the calories (if you're interested in a blow by blow account of how bad poutine is for you, look here. I sort of wish I hadn't). The Poutinerie is located in an area of the city that I don't spend enough time in. It's an artsy neighbourhood filled with cute shops and restaurants and features beautiful turn of the century architecture. As it turns out, our wedding venue is located in this area, which makes us feel sort of hip!

Well look at that, I don't post for a week and then I end up writing more than I have in the last ten posts combined!
xo
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44 comments:

  1. And KathleenJune 8, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    I'm happy you're back too!

    Poutinerie hasn't made it's way to the heartland yet but I'll definitely make a point to try it one of these days.

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  2. Cara EdwardsJune 8, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    you guys are super cute, loving your haircut :) i've never heard of this poutine business, sounds interesting. i'm surprised it doesn't soak thorough those paper containers. great to see your posts again!

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  3. Nathan WilliamsJune 8, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    poutine is the only dish I can ever think of when describing something uniquely canadian

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  4. KristinaJune 8, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    happy you are back! lovin the pictures of the reflections - and btw, your pictures are on their way to Canada :)

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  5. Janelle HaskinJune 8, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Beautiful photos!!

    xo
    Janelle

    www.janellehaskin.etsy.com

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  6. LLJune 8, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Yay! You're back! This looks just like a little place near the place I've been housesitting for for the past two months. There are picnic tables to eat on, and everything is served in the same cardboard boxes... and, like this place, everything they serve is absolutely terrible for you. (But the do have THE BEST croissants... kind of ironic for a sandwich and fry shack.) As always, your photo collage is beautiful.

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  7. cazJune 8, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Welcome back! You've been missed!

    Poutine... I definitely agree that it gets a bit gross after the halfway mark! Took a while to grow on me... as did ceasars mind you.. but I miss them now that I'm not in Canada anymore.. But I will get my fill this Summer when I'm back for a holiday!! Hoorah!!

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  8. between 7 and 9June 8, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Welcome back! I've missed the photos of your life. :)

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  9. tifsongJune 8, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    welcome back!
    you're beautiful.

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  10. ShirleyJune 8, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I'm happy that you are posting too!

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  11. CarolineJune 8, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Your blog makes me smile!! You guys are so cute and I love the stories you tell. Honestly, lets meet one day!!!!!! Love these photos they are simply gorgeous!! xo. Oh and glad you like the Maui email .. :)

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  12. Iris VankJune 8, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Amazing pictures. Looking at them makes me feel a bit like being on a vacation.

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  13. Nicole MarieJune 8, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    these are AMAZING photos!!

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  14. OlivillaJune 8, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    At least you have a great afternoon!

    Hawai soonly will come!

    KS from spain!

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  15. MaggyJune 8, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    these photos are beautiful, hope you enjoyed the time off :)

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  16. HowieJune 8, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Lovely portraits. You guys look great.

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  17. UnknownJune 8, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    your photos are always so stunning!! glad you're back :) and those fries sound pretty awesome.

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  18. amanda janeJune 8, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    yay! you're back! I'm glad you're having time to have fun.

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  19. paddle to shoreJune 8, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    OH. MY. GAWD----

    POUTINE!!!!

    my obsession from back home.

    officially starving right now.



    Kim
    xox

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  20. BrittanyJune 8, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    love that last photo of you. you are beautiful!

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  21. she.June 8, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    I love youe post always look forward to them, and poutines are the best. I think I want one now.

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  22. Jenni Austria GermanyJune 8, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    your photos are so pretty....mmmm i love them.

    and i am hungry now, along with the rest of the world (or rather, everyone else who also read this post)

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  23. one claire dayJune 8, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Looks devilishly good!

    You're so beautiful. Fiancé isn't too shabby either. Can't wait to see this wedding!

    x claire

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  24. kylieJune 8, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    that last photo is darling. to die for. love you two.

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  25. Laura NelsonJune 8, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    love LOVE your photography style :) beautiful photos

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  26. KuleighJune 8, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Poutine! My boyfriend raves about it all the time. Wish I could give it a try but it's not available here. I guess I'll have to go visit his Canadian family sometime.

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  27. Kevin BJune 8, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Love These photos Jan. Can't wait to hang out with you two. Also, that bug.. c'est malade!

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  28. isabelleJune 9, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    oh I love this set!
    and i want to taste poutine:)

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  29. nikaela marieJune 9, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    damn! you make our city look hot (as in both: attractive and smokn' and as in temperature wise).

    good job you. i love the shot of the car in front of the peasant (just ate there last night:)

    xxx

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  30. AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    mm do they have vegetarian poutine there? is there even such a thing? your photos are lovely.

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  31. JulieJune 10, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    fantastic shots! Usually food that makes me feel a bit gross after eating it is well worth it!

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  32. Ann MarieJune 10, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    beautiful shots! yes, all that work will definitely pay off in hawaii :)

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  33. minaJune 10, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    i would have never guessed these photos were taken in winnipeg. you make it look pretty. this is the exchange, right? i spent a lot of time there in high school/university and this is not the exchange i remember!

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  34. Cara-MiaJune 11, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    These photos are just so beautiful. I'm so glad you are back. :)

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  35. galatea.June 11, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    you remind me of amelie! soo gorgeous xx

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  36. LaurenJune 12, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    welcome back! its weird how it sounds gross, but looks really good!

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  37. RhianneJune 13, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    I've missed your beautiful photos, that last one is just lovely :)

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  38. naomiJune 14, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    i love this. your photos are so so so beautiful.
    ps. i love poutine.

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  39. Becka RobinsonJune 15, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    i had poutine for the first time last year when I was shooting in Quebec. Not gonna lie, it's a bit strange to me. In the US we usually put cheddar cheese or chili on fries, not gravy, so it takes a bit to get used to. :)

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  40. Alice TollbringJune 16, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    this is so nice!!
    xx

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  41. Mandy KosterJune 17, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    That last photo is so cute!! X Mandy

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  42. shopgirlJune 23, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    You guys looks so sweet and the french fries look awesome!

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  43. Kelly P.July 1, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    that poutine is making me drool...and your blog is super adorable, glad I found it! :)

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  44. Carolynn CeciliaJuly 5, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    what a delightful blog you have here! I'm so happy to have stumbled upon your slice of the blog-world. and happy you're back from hiatus.

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thanks so much for writing! i love hearing from you!

xo

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