Poutine. One of Canada's traditional foods. Fried potatoes, gravy and cheese curds! Delicious!!

I don't know, Rob!  The cheese is less important to me than the gravy.  French fries with gravy are commonly available in Canada.  Beats ketchup or that mayonnaise-like stuff the Belgians use.  It's very filling and really hits the spot on a cold day, but is a meal all by itself.

And yet there are many Canadians who put their noses up at it! (including some of my Canadian relatives, I believe). The amazing thing is that it's only a mid-20th century invention...what could have taken so long?

And to my amusement: When you read French newspapers, the leader of Russia is...Poutine!

PS...Imagine this served alongside a Franceschina in Porto!

OMG!  I never would have thought of it as "red" food!  But I think Vlad likely is more interested in caviar and young hookers than in potatoes with cheese and gravy!