Ketchup

[OldTimer]

After all the broo-ha-ha and ink in the newspapers over “Canadian“ ketchup a month ago ( the skirmish was regarding Heinz (a US product) versus French’s (canadian tomato paste is used) being served to our elected officials )……… I decided to review what condiments our household uses for our burgers ,dogs and fries.

Much to my surprise much of what my household might use was USA, or off shore produced.

Furthermore I was shocked to find that most Heinz, Bicks, and Kraft condiment products are not “Canadian” at all.

Well……………. No more…… I’ve done some research……….

Here’s my new household condiment list going forward for dogs, burgs and fries:

Ketchup – French’s made from Canadian tomato paste (or if you can find it E.D. Smith, it seems it’s currently only sold wholesale to restaurants)

Mustard – French’s

Dill pickles – Strub’s………….. or if you can find them and afford them - Marty Strub’s ($12 a 2L bottle)

Sweet Green Relish – Coronation

Salt – either Sifto or Windsor

Vinegar: Allen’s

Cheese slices (for cheeseburgers): Black Diamond

…………. We really need better legislated and strictly enforced product labelling rules – to highlight where food sold in Canada is actually grown or processed. A lot doesn’t even say where the product was actually made………. Just “made for…………….”

Got any additions to this list?

Buy Canadian!

Cheers,

OldTimer