Day One Hundred and Nine - Skor Smor

Dear all,

In my quest to become Canadian, I had yet to experience one of the most iconic of Canadian pastimes: The making and the eating of a Smor! A smor is a tasty treat that is prepared, cooked and eaten around a campfire.

I scooted back to Owen Sound after work to re-join everyone for another fantastic night at Kerry and Vince's. After unanimous disbelief at my ignorance over Smor's it was imperative that a smor-fest should be unleashed.

I have a fabulous triplex of video footage for you from the evening. Apologies in advance for any slightly 'controversial language' or reference to 'body parts' that may offend.

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Vince in his element at the BBQ and introduction to the SMOR.

Smor 2

Vince describing the process of making a Smor. For those not acquainted with such wonderment, here ye the recipe:

1. Marshmallows ( 2 kg or as desired)

NB - Luke decided to have a quick nap on our packet of marshmallows due to its stark resemblance to a pillow.

2. Graham Crackers ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_cracker ... For all the Brits out there)

3. Chocolate (any type will do, but the good old Cadbury's dairy milk gets my vote)

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Me eating the Smor!

To make a smor, you place the newly heated marshmallow ( ideally on the campfire but due to time/ wood restrictions, we tried our hands at doing it on the BBQ) and a square of chocolate between two Graham Crackers and squish them all together. YUM.

But tonight was a first in many ways. I was also introduced to a 'Skor' bar. I had heard of Skors in passing but had always put it down to Canadian lingo or maybe me not quite understanding.. but whilst at FoodLand checkout today, I was told by the nice lady that I absolutely MUST try a Skor. On return to Kerry and Vince's Oasis, (also goes by the name of 'Shangri-La'), Kerry exclaimed her deep love for the Skor and wild disbelief that I had never tried one before. So I did.

It was FANTASTIC! I have been advised since that the Skor is similar to the British 'Dime' bar. ( I hear all Brits letting out an informed 'arrrhhhh, the DIME bar')

Another BRILLIANT weekend with Kerry and Vince! Can't wait for the next time!!!

And in other news:

1. I was utterly star struck today when I saw Arlene Dickinson from Dragon's Den ( My favorite program ) in Thornbury Food Land!! http://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/