We have a quite a potpourri episode for you today.  Happy Labour/Labor Day!  First, two local restaurant reviews: The Bull Dog Pub and Gold Boat Fish & Chips (that we so erroniously called Golden Sail - sorry!!).  Then we move on to discuss another Oishimbo A La Carte Manga - Ramen and Gyoza are the topic of this edition.  Enjoy and have a great long weekend!

• The Bull Dog Pub (600 Grandview Drive S., Oshawa ON) - http://www.thebulldogpuboshawa.ca/
• Gold Boat Fish & Chips (283 Dean Ave, Oshawa ON)- http://www.canpages.ca/page/ON/oshawa/gold-boat-fish-and-chips/5166427.html
• Oishimbo - Ramen & Gyoza - http://www.comicbookbin.com/oishinboalacarte003.html
• Maus - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maus

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We greatly apologize for the lateness of our 50th episode, but it couldn't be helped since Sheila spent all of last week in Toronto working security for the G20 Summit.  Here's a great episode for you though, of a rural Ontario tradition - Haugen's BBQ!  They have amazing rotisserie chicken, and are a hub for many car cruises.

• Haugen's Chicken and Ribs BBQ - http://www.haugensbbq.com/
• Aha!! Chicken skin won't kill you quickly! - http://www.healthzone.ca/health/dietfitness/diet/article/788197--chicken-skin-good-for-you-after-all
• Delicious, tasty chicken in the Hopewell, PA area - http://www.haroldsinnrestaurant.com

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This episode we review an regional Ontario chain - Lick's!  We also found *another* all you can eat sushi place in Durham Region that kicks major butt and some tasting notes on Forty Creek Canadian Whiskey.  And if you are from Pittsburgh or are a transplant from that great city, check out the Burghseye View podcast for some candid talk about... well... everything from the 'Burgh.

• Lick's - http://www.lickshomeburgers.com/
• Tokushima (250 Taunton Road East, Oshawa ON) - http://www.restaurantica.com/on/oshawa/tokushima-sushi/23503738/
• Forty Creek Whisky - http://www.fortycreekwhisky.com
• Burgseye View Blog (Explicit! Whoo hoo!) - http://www.burghseyeview.wordpress.com/

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This weeks episode is about an Oshawa fixture and a new food-centric manga that we found!

• Dines Family Restaurant (400 King Street West, Oshawa ON - (905) 723-5951) - http://www.restaurantica.com/on/oshawa/dines-family-restaurant/23012571/
• Oishimbo: Izakaya -- Pub Food, Vol. 7 - http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=7495

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Long overdue, here is part one of many episodes about cheese. We give a basic primer on tasting, pairing and varieties of cheese.  So, don't be shy, grab some cheese!

• Why is Cheddar Cheese Orange? (The Straight Dope) - http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1284/why-is-cheddar-cheese-orange
• Cheese Pairings - http://www.artisanalcheese.com/pair_wine/
• Wallace & Grommit - http://www.wallaceandgromit.com/

These are but a few websites about cheese making:

• Gourmet Sleuth (Cheesemaking Recipes) - http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/Recipes/Cheese-Making-Recipes-304.aspx
• Glengarry Cheesemaking & Dairy Supply - http://www.glengarrycheesemaking.on.ca

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Spencer came up to visit us the week of St. Patrick's. He's a fan of the podcast so there were a bunch of places he wanted to go, and as if we were going to deny him! The three of us checked out Rolling Pot (no pics, sorry - just check out our previous pictures and superimpose Spencer's jovial face into the scenes of your choice), The Rainbow, Viva Burritos, Go Believe Sushi, Teddy's and picked up pepperettes at the Three Little Pigs. Having him as a guest host and honourary Fat Chick was a blast! Hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.

• Bawls - http://www.bawls.com/
• Havana Club Rum - http://www.havana-club.com/en
• Three Little Pigs - http://www.courticefleamarket.com/food_directory.html
• Follow viva Burritos on facebook - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=163453418452&ref=ts

Want to see more pics? Check out our album on facebook! - http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=13311&id=1725355827

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In this week's episode, we review a great local sushi place.  If that's not enough delicious, delicate raw fish for you, Tracy also does a book report on Sushi Economy.  If that's too much raw fish for you, I suggest going back and listening to Episode 8 - Burgers!

Go Believe Sushi (1801 Dundas Street East, Whitby ON, 905-438-9988) - http://www.gobelievesushi.com/

Sushi Economy by Sasha Issenberg - http://www.penguin.ca/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9781592402946,00.html

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With St. Patrick's being only 17 days away, here are two great pubs that we've scouted out for your pleasure.  This isn't a pub cast (although beer selection is discussed), but focuses on the amazing food of two fine establishments.  Willie Stout's of Toronto makes burgers more then just pub grub, and fosters the community feeling of a "public house".  J.P. Fitzpatrick & Sons offers traditional Irish dishes with a gourmet spin, right next to one of the best movie theaters (in our opinion) of Durham Region.  You don't have to be a beer enthusiast - although it doesn't hurt! - to sit down in either and enjoy a great lunch or dinner.

Willie Stout's (2175 Sheppard Ave E, Toronto ON) - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=148647335756

J.P. Fitzpatrick & Sons Irish Pub and Restaurant (75 Consumers Dr, Whitby ON) - http://www.jpfitzirishpub.ca

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This episode is a pubcast from home combined with a book review of Nicholas Pashley's awesome book, Cheers! An Intemperate History of Canada.

Links of Interest:

• Cheers! an Intemperate History of Canada by Nicholas Pashley - http://www.amazon.ca/Cheers-Nicholas-Pashley/dp/1554682576
• Victory Brewery - http://www.victorybeer.com/
• Great Lakes Brewing Co. - http://www.greatlakesbeer.com/
• Harmony Society of Ambridge, PA - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmony_Society
• Lynn Samuels - http://www.lynnsamuels.typepad.com/
• Lager Heads by Paul Brent - http://www.amazon.ca/Lager-Heads-Paul-Brent/dp/0006394248
• Find True Low Calorie Beer! - http://www.theraven.com/beer.html
• Glutton for Punishment with Bob Blumer - http://www.foodnetwork.com/glutton-for-punishment/index.html

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our lovely listeners!

This episode is about some of our family traditions.  We hope that everyone had a great holiday season and a very wonderful New Year.  Thanks for sticking with us and continuing to listen and refer your friends to our little podcast.

Links of Interest:

• Nutroll - http://www.squidoo.com/nut-roll
• Let Them Eat Fruitcake! by Sara Dickerman - http://www.slate.com/id/2238779/
• George Washington's Egg Nog - http://cooking.cdkitchen.com/TheCompetentCook/195.html
• Alton Brown NPR Egg Nog Interview - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6597856
• Eggnog: Spike and Let it Sit, For Safety - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=121615594
• Paska - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paska_(bread)

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