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I want all of this - badly. How is the best way to get a copy to us Canadians (and other non-Americans) out there?

I second the idea of the rotisserie chicken, however, here in Canada that is more likely to set you back $10 (unless you're near a Costco). I just finished school and found my lunches were appealing enough and filling enough if I packed an assortment of smaller items to munch on throughout the day. Think simple: a bagel w/ cream cheese, some fruit, some juice boxes, cheese cut up with some deli meat, some carrot sticks with ranch dressing. If you have access to a microwave I would make a big curry (President's Choice has some good, quick curry sauces) with lots of rice and vegetables and get a warm filling meal. Or a big bowl of soup, with some bread on the side or a big bowl of gnocchi (which cooks in minutes and is so filling the next day).

Oh lord. I was trying to avoid eating burgers on my road trip through the south next week but just might have to stop in for this one. Also, a choice of four pickles? I think I'm most excited about that!

Healthytouch101 - Oh, don't worry he has already had two dozen chocolate cupcakes strapped to the back of his motorcycle and through Toronto rush hour during this bake sale. I think he likes the challenge.

Also, the sweeter the better. He works with mostly men and they eat like little children. The more sugar in an item, the better it sells.

I go to Montreal about once a year and these are my must-eat places! Nothing fancy but really delicious food.

St. Viateur Bagel - 1127 Ave du Mont Royal Est, closest metro is Mont Royal- Amazing freshly made Montreal bagels and homemade cream cheese; good anytime of day but definitely my favourite breakfast! Open from 6am to Midnight.

La Paryse - 302 Rue Ontario Est, closest metro is Berri-UQAM- One of the best burgers I have ever tasted! My favourite burger place in Montreal and the fries are delicious too! So good! Mmm...Open 11am to 11pm Monday to Friday and 2-10:30pm Saturday and SundayRestaurant

Gourmet Grec- 180, rue Prince-Arthur Est- Delicious, tasty and plentiful Greek food! It's been three years since I ate at this restaurant but its one of my fondest memories of Montreal. They have a great, vibrant patio scene during good weather and the prix-fix menu at lunch let's you eat for hours for only $12 including dessert. Enjoy!

Reuben's - 1116 Rue Ste Catherine Quest; closest metro Peel- Tasty smoked meat sandwiches and the biggest pickles I've ever had (they are the size of pop cans!) It's a Montreal landmark and a yummy one at that.

Brutopia Brew Pub - 1219 rue Crescent Montreal - My favourite drinking spot with a huge selection of unique and craft beers; personal favourite is Raspberry Wheat Beer! Monday's are $2 beers and their appetizers are delicious. Their samosas' are delicious and I take the leftovers for a hangover breakfast the next morning. Also enjoy their nachos with chorizo sausage. Have a delicious trip!

Whenever I have Hungarian Chicken Soup, I am back at my grandparent's kitchen table on a Sunday after church. Every week we would have the same soup, with large chunks of soft peeled carrots and a big meal. I don't remember what the main courses were, but there was always that big pot of soup in the middle of the table.

Along the same lines, the first time I grew a tomato and held it in my hands I felt such a deep emotional connection to my grandfather who was a farmer. Even at 98, he had a huge garden every year and was often found putting around the backyard. My fondest memories of us were picking tomatoes and cucumbers for summer lunches. He had been gone for five years when I planted my first patio garden and I still kind of get a bit weepy whenever the first veggies come in.

Hi friends! I'm a 23 year old Canadian grad student, who is currently trying to figure out what to make for dinner and what in the world I'm going to do with my Master's degree. I've been reading SE for over 3 years now but need to cut down since it always leaves me hungry. I grew up in Windsor, Ontario, just across the border from Detriot, MI and frequently use my trips home as an excuse to load up on Ro-tel, Trader Joe's and Cherry Coke.
And yes, I've considered moving to the states just for your low-low grocery and booze prices.

I don't have any advice but I will keep you and him in my prayers.

@Dyeat: This is the Hungarian cookbook I'm trying to get my hands on http://www.helenshungarianrecipes.com/availableatthesefinestores. It's locally written (local being Ontario, Canada) and I've seen the writer on some local cooking shows and it appears to be very similar to what my grandmother used to make.

I'm Hungarian and Scottish heritage and tend to have a weekly rotation of Italian, Mexican and Indian foods with some "American" comfort/standards thrown in.

Here in Ontario, Canada we have a chain of burger joints called Lick's that serve "guk" on their burgers. I actually thought it was called goop but fact-checked before replying. "Guk" is described as a thick, zesty mayo and garlic spread for burgers. Mmmm...

Due to being a grad student and a victim of these recessionary times, I tend to shop at a certain down market grocer and everytime without fail, the cashiers have to stop and ask what herb I'm buying so they can ring it up correctly or they just guess and I get cilantro for a steal.

My greatest smuggle was a fancy coffee I bought before the theatre - foolishly. So I very, very carefully placed both my coffee and my friends drink in my purse and walked SO carefully to our seats and enjoyed our beverages and fresh fried apple fritters.