National Poutine Day – April 11, 2024

History of National Poutine Day

Poutine is a Canadian meal that is influenced by French cuisine. The name is pronounced ‘pou-tin’ in the French-dominated regions of Quebec but pronounced ‘poo-teen’ in other areas. The dish consists of french fries, cheese curds, and brown gravy. The combination is mixed in a bag. Different restaurants prepare the dish in different ways, creating their signature versions. Some add meat sauce, butter, chicken, and other ingredients. Poutine has become popular over the years and can be found in restaurants, fast food chains, roadside food trucks, pubs, and even sports stadiums.

National Poutine Day is celebrated every year in many cities including Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec, New Hampshire, and Montreal. It is also very popular in the United States. The dish was created in Quebec by mistake and it just caught on. It became an iconic meal that was quickly accepted. The dish became so popular in Canada that it was declared their national food. The holiday helps to promote Canadian culture and bring people together through their love for food. Many restaurants serve different variations of the meal and people take the opportunity to share and enjoy it.

Poutine is believed to have been created accidentally by Eddy Lainsesse. He was a regular customer at a restaurant called Le Lutin Qui Rit. The restaurant was located in the town of Warwick in Arthabaska County, Quebec. The town was known for making squeaky cheese curds. According to the story, Lainsesse asked for cheese curds to be added to his french fries and the restaurant owner replied “Ça va faire une maudite poutine,” which means “That is going to make a dreadful mess.”