Generally, I’m not a big soup guy. Usually I will take the salad over the soup in an appetizer scenario, but there are certain soups I am adding to my must-have list when they come up in the Parliamentary soup rotation. And Friday, the list grew by one. I’m not
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A BCer in Ottawa: Eating up the Hill: Wicked Thai Style Soup with Chicken
Generally, I’m not a big soup guy. Usually I will take the salad over the soup in an appetizer scenario, but there are certain soups I am adding to my must-have list when they come up in the Parliamentary soup rotation. And Friday, the list grew by one. I’m not
Continue readingA BCer in Ottawa: Eating up the Hill: Lasagna and Cesar Salad
No one makes lasagna like Mom, but she’s not here and I still need to eat lunch. So I headed up to the Confederation Building cafeteria on Thursday to try the special of the day: Lasagna and Cesar Salad. First, the lasagna. On the positive side, the portion size was generous,
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No one makes lasagna like Mom, but she’s not here and I still need to eat lunch. So I headed up to the Confederation Building cafeteria on Thursday to try the special of the day: Lasagna and Cesar Salad. First, the lasagna. On the positive side, the portion size was generous,
Continue readingA BCer in Ottawa: Eating up the Hill: A BCer and a Calgary Grit experience the Taste of Newfoundland
The people’s business has been keeping me from my Parliamentary food blogging business, but people have been reminding me food business is the people’s business, so I decided to come back from hiatus with another former political blogger in tow today — the Calgary Grit. Today was another one of
Continue readingA BCer in Ottawa: Eating up the Hill: A BCer and a Calgary Grit experience the Taste of Newfoundland
The people’s business has been keeping me from my Parliamentary food blogging business, but people have been reminding me food business is the people’s business, so I decided to come back from hiatus with another former political blogger in tow today — the Calgary Grit. Today was another one of
Continue readingA BCer in Ottawa: Eating up the Hill: Mac My Cheese Fest a flop
Macaroni and cheese has had something of a renaissance in recent years, perhaps capitalizing on people looking to relive their youths with a nostalgia kick. Festivals have begun to pop up to capitalize and make bank, which is what brought the Mac My Cheese Fest to Ottawa City Hall this
Continue readingA BCer in Ottawa: Eating up the Hill: Mac My Cheese Fest a flop
Macaroni and cheese has had something of a renaissance in recent years, perhaps capitalizing on people looking to relive their youths with a nostalgia kick. Festivals have begun to pop up to capitalize and make bank, which is what brought the Mac My Cheese Fest to Ottawa City Hall this
Continue readingA BCer in Ottawa: Eating up the Hill: The Cattleman bring beef for lunch
While all the evening receptions on the Hill sound fun and glamorous, I’m an old man who, more often than not, would rather just go home, sit on the couch, and catch up on NCIS New Orleans on my PVR. But a lunch reception? That I can definitely do. Having
Continue readingA BCer in Ottawa: Eating up the Hill: The Cattleman bring beef for lunch
While all the evening receptions on the Hill sound fun and glamorous, I’m an old man who, more often than not, would rather just go home, sit on the couch, and catch up on NCIS New Orleans on my PVR. But a lunch reception? That I can definitely do. Having
Continue readingA BCer in Ottawa: Eating up the Hill: Friday is fish day
If it’s Friday, it’s fish day in Parliamentary cafeterias. Often that means fish and chips — I usually sub out the fries for a salad — but this Friday, it was a salmon fillet so I took the elevator up to the newly reopened Confederation Building cafeteria to fulfill one
Continue readingA BCer in Ottawa: Eating up the Hill: Friday is fish day
If it’s Friday, it’s fish day in Parliamentary cafeterias. Often that means fish and chips — I usually sub out the fries for a salad — but this Friday, it was a salmon fillet so I took the elevator up to the newly reopened Confederation Building cafe…
Continue readingA BCer in Ottawa: Eating up the Hill: Tim Hortons and the saga of the devolving Apple Fritter
Like many Canadians, Tim Hortons is often a part of my morning routine. Not for coffee — I’m not a coffee drinker — but a few days a week I’ll stop on my way to work for a bagel and/or a donut. Or, to be more specific, a fritter. For
Continue readingA BCer in Ottawa: Eating up the Hill: Tim Hortons and the saga of the devolving Apple Fritter
Like many Canadians, Tim Hortons is often a part of my morning routine. Not for coffee — I’m not a coffee drinker — but a few days a week I’ll stop on my way to work for a bagel and/or a donut.Or, to be more specific, a fritter. For more than a decad…
Continue readingA BCer in Ottawa: Eating up the Hill: Centre Block Club Sandwich
The specials at the assorted Parliamentary Cafeteria are often hit or miss, so if the special of the day doesn’t catch my fancy I often fall back on a few standbys from the regular menu. And my most common go-to is the club sandwich. Most of the cafeterias in the
Continue readingA BCer in Ottawa: Eating up the Hill: Centre Block Club Sandwich
The specials at the assorted Parliamentary Cafeteria are often hit or miss, so if the special of the day doesn’t catch my fancy I often fall back on a few standbys from the regular menu. And my most common go-to is the club sandwich.Most of the cafeter…
Continue readingA BCer in Ottawa: Eating up the Hill: The Smoque Shack
I know I’ve been a bit less than diligent in my Hill and Hill-adjacent food blogging lately. So, in the spirit of public service, on the weekend I ventured to a BBQ place I’ve been meaning to try in the Byward Market: Smoque Shack.As I’ve mentioned bef…
Continue readingA BCer in Ottawa: Eating up the Hill: The Smoque Shack
I know I’ve been a bit less than diligent in my Hill and Hill-adjacent food blogging lately. So, in the spirit of public service, on the weekend I ventured to a BBQ place I’ve been meaning to try in the Byward Market: Smoque Shack. As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve developed
Continue readingA BCer in Ottawa: Eating up the Hill: The Smoque Shack
I know I’ve been a bit less than diligent in my Hill and Hill-adjacent food blogging lately. So, in the spirit of public service, on the weekend I ventured to a BBQ place I’ve been meaning to try in the Byward Market: Smoque Shack.As I’ve mentioned bef…
Continue readingA BCer in Ottawa: Eating up the Hill: Sparks Street Ribfest
There are some days on the Parliamentary calendar that everyone circles. Throne Speech. Budget. Presidential visits. Those are big days. But there is one annual event that trumps them all: Sparks Street Ribfest.For three weekdays, we’re not Liberals, C…
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