Ever subscribe to a magazine that conveniently skips an issue but then releases a “special double issue” that’s only about 10% longer? That’s like this post! I apologize for the infrequent posts but it’s due to my vacation in Canada, which led me through Montreal, Quebec and Jacques-Cartier National Park, with a stop in Manchester (Vermont) on the way home. But this Special Double-Post will offer a glimpse into my vacation and my discoveries of Canadian peanut butter. Can the midget-sized jar of Mystery Butter defeat the triple-sized jar from the corporate-giant Kraft in a taste test? Moreover, does this Mystery Butter give me magical powers? Probably. Is it delicious? Definitely.
Canada:
Nobody wants to see an endless photo-reel of someone else’s trip, so click the picture below for a picturesque summary:
- A gorgeous sight at Jacques-Cartier National Park.
- Babies in Canada aren’t born, they’re baked.
- J.A. Maison, a gourmet shop on Rue St. Jean in Quebec City, was by far the best food store we found. We ate lunch here by getting bread, sliced meats and cheeses at the counter. It’s also where I got some of the peanut butter below!
- An excellent selection of nut butters at J.A. Maison!
- Look for the golden pig (or the sign that says Le Cochon Dingue) and you’re guaranteed a good meal. The pork burger? Fantastic!
- Tucked down a side street, through a tunnel and past an opened gate we found Harry Potter’s school.
- You absolutely MUST go to this restaurant! It’s a bit pricey and in a touristy area, but Aux Anciens Candiens is well worth it! The smoked bison over the pheasant breast was incredible!
- Every few hours I stopped to get one of these and enjoy the sights! It’s pretty much my favorite thing to do in foreign countries.
- We obviously had to get poutine. This one had onions, mushrooms and beef on top of the french fries, gravy and cheese curds. Quite tasty but I think my heart slowed down a little.
- Found a duck whose head was way too large for it’s body. His only interest in me was because my fingers look like fat worms.
- Freshly hatched piglets in Manchester! The noise at feeding time was defeaning.
- Cocoa the Bear at The Village Peddler in East Arlington, VT. He weighs 100lbs.
- Make sure to get a sandwich-to-go from Zoey’s sandwich shop in Manchester, VT! This buffalo chicken sandwich was delicious, and all sandwiches come with a bag of homemade potato chips.
Reviews:
Kraft Extra Creamy
Kraft Whipped
Beurre d’Arachides Naturel Croquant
Nuts to You Mystery Butter 2