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Poutine at La Pataterie

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Speaking of going home, I think that there is one thing that everyone who has moved away from home will agree on. When we do go home, there are just certain places where we absolutely have to visit to get our food fix. One of mine (yes, there’s more than one) is going to La Pataterie in Bedford, Quebec for some good poutine and hot dogs, but mostly poutine.
Poutine? What is this? Homemade french fries with brown gravy and curd cheese, of course. I have a lot of family in Canada so we’ve been stopping here since I was really little. When I first introduced Sy to poutine, he wasn’t so sure. They don’t have this kind of thing in Texas. Now, he is in the same boat, we gotta have it (at least once) each trip home.
Now if you are thinking that you need to speak French in order to place an order or do anything in Quebec. You are mistaken. Although, I’m not up there as much as I use to be, most places are bilingual. Take La Pataterie for example, bilingual. I actually went in there once when I first brought Sy and tried to order in French. I can understand and speak French pretty fluently however I get really nervous when I go to speak it, so I messed up. (I don’t have anyone to practice with down here in the big TX.) Sy was laughing, I was embarassed, then I just spoke in English. The people at the restaurant knew, it was alright. I think they even chuckled at my attempt.
Anyway….
What goes good with fries? Hot dogs of course! I’m a ketchup only kind of gal.
I’m not really sure if this is just a Quebec delicacy (yes, I’m deeming it a delicacy!) or if it’s all throughout Canada but if you ever find yourself up there, be sure to take a pit stop and try one of these. Or try making one yourself! Delicious! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
Yum!

Boston Post Dairy, Enosburg Falls, VT

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While I was home in September, my Memere, mom, Sy and I stopped to check out the Boston Post Dairy, a goat farm. Located right on Route 105 between Enosburg and East Berkshire, you really can’t miss it. It’s on a corner (you have to slow down to go around it), the big red barn and all the goats – its a real eye catcher out there in the country.
I’ve never been to a goat farm, this was all new to me. I actually called ahead of time to ask if we could watch the goats being milked… apparently they have some stage fright so we weren’t able to do that. There is a viewing area within the store (see below) of “the parlor”. Hours are listed inside stating what times during the week they will be making cheese so you can come and watch how it’s done. 
 
Inside the store, you could sample some cheese. I tried the goat cheese salsa. I found the goat cheese to be a bit more crumbly than the usual cheese. Think of it as a crumbly cream cheese consistency. (Let me know if you disagree.) Boston Post Dairy has a various cheeses including plain, garlic & herb, onion & dill, maple cream and hot nanny. They also had goat cheese truffles and goat meat available. Be sure to check out the goat milk soap, available in numerous scents.
The store has a ton of other merchandise available featuring local artists. Anything from blankets, handmade aprons, pot holders, books, toys and other food items.
While you are there, you might as well go outside and check out the funnest factor of the farm – the goats!
This guy even posed for me! I think I’ll name him Guthrie. Super cute!
Chickens roam freely with the goats. Apparently, they are the best of buds. Just on the side of the chicken coop you can grab some feed to feed them (both animals). Little kids would love this!
I’m not exactly sure how many goats they have total but if you are in the area, it’s a quick place to stop and just check it out, pet some goats, run from some chickens. It’s a good ole time in Franklin County!
Info:
2061 Sampsonville Road, Enosburg Falls, VT
Phone: 802-933-2749
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00-5:00
Saturday: 9:00-4:00
Sunday: (May-Dec) 10:00-3:00

Chef Point Cafe

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Ever hear of a restaurant in a garage station? I’m sure you are thinking that it’s questionable. I did too the first time I heard of this place but as with everyone else who has checked it out – we will all testify that it is down right delicious!

The place that I’m talking about is called Chef Point Cafe in Watauga, Texas. It’s been featured on Diners, Drive-In’s and Dives and in Paula Dean’s magazine, among others. First thing’s first – why a gas station? In 2001, Franson and Paula Nwaeze wanted to start a restaurant however lenders were hesitant on providing the funds to do so. In turn, they ended up buying a gas station and built their restaurant inside. Now lies, an extremely successful five-star restaurant!

Their menu is expansive. Everything from pizza and hamburgers to steak (i.e. Stuffed NY Strip), seafood and pasta (i.e. Blackened Stuffed Chicken or Pork Chop). My personal favorite – Crab Cake Pasta (2 large deep fried crab cakes over bow-tie pasta topped with their signature roasted bell pepper sauce, see the lunch portion below). It’s delicious! You know how sometimes you go to a restaurant and ask for the crab cakes and they are either ridiculously small (Glass Cactus) or you can taste crackers in them? It won’t happen to you here. These crab cakes are ful of crab meat and will leave you wanting more. The roasted bell pepper sauce ties the pasta and the crab cakes together so well, it’s heaven in your mouth.

Sy’s lunch choice – Bacon Cheeseburger.

Now, when you are looking at the menu – be sure to leave room for dessert. I’m not sure what you have to do, split your entree, get it to go, whatever you do – be absolutely, positively sure to get the bread pudding. The pudding is almost cake like, the topping is savory and sweet. You will not be disappointed, if you are let me know because I will be amazed.

Have you already been here? What’d you think?

Info:
Chef Point Cafe
5901 Watauga Rd.
Watauga, TX 76148
817-656-0080 (They take reservations.)