random questions that have nothing to do with K-1

[Autumnchik 6]

Hey y'all,

My fiance and I decided not to try a border crossing so he is flying to Montreal from Vancouver. I am driving up to meet him. We will be staying in Stanstead, apparently a small town right on the Vermont - Canada border. Anyone know anything fun to do there or in the vicinity ? (although I might not need anything to do, I will probably just be hugging him and staring at him, so glad I get to see him!!!) Also, are donairs a Western Canadian thing or can I find them in the Montreal area too? I am dying for one!!!

[hockeygal 0]

I have no idea what these donairs everyone is talking about are. Anything like a gyro? Try a real souvlaki... plenty of those in Montreal. Arahova used to make a decent one. 11 years ago when I lived there anyhow!

[Flames9_RN 358]

Donairs are more of an east coast thing than a west coast. They are similar to a gyro, but I belive the sauce is different. back in my Navy times in halifax, woke up hung over with an unexpected donair by the bed, yuck!! lol

[Autumnchik 6]

Donairs are more of an east coast thing than a west coast. They are similar to a gyro, but I belive the sauce is different. back in my Navy times in halifax, woke up hung over with an unexpected donair by the bed, yuck!! lol

I have actually only had donairs when in Vancouver area. Have not been able to find them in Montreal area

[Emancipation 2]

Donairs are an east coast thing.. The sauce is pure sweetness (condensed milk and sugar). They do have Pizza Delight in Quebec, that's what you need to find. We went to one in Drummondville this summer. They have donairs. mmmmmmm I will miss that It is similar to a gyro, but i think they are made of a cucumber based sauce.. which is good, but totally different than donair sauce. I'm hungry now.

Edited December 12, 2006 by Emancipation

[CutienPurg 0]

Donair Meat

3 pounds lean hamburger

3/4 cup bread crumbs

2 tsp pepper

1-2 tsp cayenne red pepper (depending on your taste)

1 1/2 tsp oregano

3 tsp paprika

2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Knead for 20 minutes. Shape into two tightly formed loaves. Bake on broiler pan for 2 to 2 1/2 hours at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Cool loaves and slice thin. Meat can be frozen for future use.

Donair Sauce

2/3 cup canned milk

2/3 cup sugar

2 Tbsp white vinegar

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Stir canned milk, sugar and garlic powder until sugar is dissolved. Slowly add vinegar and continue mixing. Let sauce sit for at least one hour in refrigerator before using.

Preparation

Heat donair meat in a frying pan. Dip a pita bread in water and fry in frying pan to soften. Place a small amount of sauce on bread. Top with meat, chopped onions and tomatoes and finish off with more sauce. Roll up or serve open face on a plate.

[Autumnchik 6]

Donair Meat

3 pounds lean hamburger

3/4 cup bread crumbs

2 tsp pepper

1-2 tsp cayenne red pepper (depending on your taste)

1 1/2 tsp oregano

3 tsp paprika

2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Knead for 20 minutes. Shape into two tightly formed loaves. Bake on broiler pan for 2 to 2 1/2 hours at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Cool loaves and slice thin. Meat can be frozen for future use.

Donair Sauce

2/3 cup canned milk

2/3 cup sugar

2 Tbsp white vinegar

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Stir canned milk, sugar and garlic powder until sugar is dissolved. Slowly add vinegar and continue mixing. Let sauce sit for at least one hour in refrigerator before using.

Preparation

Heat donair meat in a frying pan. Dip a pita bread in water and fry in frying pan to soften. Place a small amount of sauce on bread. Top with meat, chopped onions and tomatoes and finish off with more sauce. Roll up or serve open face on a plate.

Yay! Thanks for the recipe. Will give to my fiance (if you knew my cooking skills ..... or lack thereof

[MissStacey 1]

There are lots of Donair places in Alberta. I love them, but I don't like the sweet sauce. There have been some places I have had them where it has been a yogurt and dill sauce, that I liked. I'm good with no sauce, I love the meat!

I have lived in Montreal and I don't recall ever having a Donair there, not until I moved to Alberta. But I love the submarine sandwiches you can get in Montreal, they fry the meat first. It is a heart attack on a bun, but mmm mmm good!! If you find a Belle Province there, great food!!!

And the poutine, smoked meat sandwiches, pastries, It's no wonder I was a really fat kid

[Autumnchik 6]

There are lots of Donair places in Alberta. I love them, but I don't like the sweet sauce. There have been some places I have had them where it has been a yogurt and dill sauce, that I liked. I'm good with no sauce, I love the meat!

I have lived in Montreal and I don't recall ever having a Donair there, not until I moved to Alberta. But I love the submarine sandwiches you can get in Montreal, they fry the meat first. It is a heart attack on a bun, but mmm mmm good!! If you find a Belle Province there, great food!!!

And the poutine, smoked meat sandwiches, pastries, It's no wonder I was a really fat kid

I have a bad feeling that we will be eating our way through Quebec!!!

[hockeygal 0]

oh. Montreal food. Steamed hotdogs.... go to LaFleurs or La Belle Province. Get their version of a chili dog and fries.

<insert Homer-esque drool here>

Edited December 13, 2006 by hockeygal

[mercy 1]

I don't know about Montreal, but when I lived in Ottawa there were a ton of shawarma places around, they're pretty similar I think. On another note, I had some amazing donairs in Germany, they're all over the place there. This tread is making me hungry!

Edited December 13, 2006 by mercy