Americans and Canadians culture Q&A Thread.

[Buzz Rules]

Canadians, are there any American cereals that the USA has that you don’t get or haven’t tried yet? Also do you call oatmeal something different?

 

[Frozen Canuck]

Canadians, are there any American cereals that the USA has that you don’t get or haven’t tried yet? Also do you call oatmeal something different?

Just in case there were any Canadians/Americans wondering what kinds of cereals might actually be different (been awhile since I have been down a cereal aisle in Canada, but cereals seems much the same, in my experience), the one cereal that I have noticed missing in the US is Shreddies. Every time we go back, I bring back several large boxes. The closest cereal I have found to Shreddies in the US is Wheat Chex, which is not quite the same.

I'm not sure what other unique name we should be using for oatmeal??? It is just oatmeal. I mean, I guess some people might call it porridge, but that seems like a more old-fashioned term, IMO. What Canada does have, is Red River Cereal, which is a blend of cracked wheat, rye, and brown flaxseeds, that comes from Manitoba. (Just read that it is no longer being produced, as of 2020. Yet another casualty of Covid???)

 

[prairie_girl]

Really?

Sadly, yes, really. We are back to full capacity for everything starting tomorrow. March 1 we are dropping vaccine passports and March 15 we lose the mask mandate.

 

[NAB]

U.S. always seems to get anything chocolate before us but it gets to us eventually. You also get more fruity ones too that we don’t.

Just plain oatmeal here too. Steel cut, favours in packs. I like the Banana you have but we don’t get it here.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Just in case there were any Canadians/Americans wondering what kinds of cereals might actually be different (been awhile since I have been down a cereal aisle in Canada, but cereals seems much the same, in my experience), the one cereal that I have noticed missing in the US is Shreddies. Every time we go back, I bring back several large boxes. The closest cereal I have found to Shreddies in the US is Wheat Chex, which is not quite the same.

I'm not sure what other unique name we should be using for oatmeal??? It is just oatmeal. I mean, I guess some people might call it porridge, but that seems like a more old-fashioned term, IMO. What Canada does have, is Red River Cereal, which is a blend of cracked wheat, rye, and brown flaxseeds, that comes from Manitoba. (Just read that it is no longer being produced, as of 2020. Yet another casualty of Covid???)

Sorry I got confused with porridge/oatmeal and granola. I was asking if the term muesli is used instead of granola?

 

[ronandannette]

Canadians, are you eating anything particularly Canadian today?

Oh yeah. DH and I went out for a little Valentine's lunchtime tete-a-tete at the ultra-romantic Boston Pizza. I had the iconic Brute with Caesar salad (yep, it had bacon bits). It doesn't get much more Canadian.

...I'm not sure what other unique name we should be using for oatmeal??? It is just oatmeal. I mean, I guess some people might call it porridge, but that seems like a more old-fashioned term, IMO. What Canada does have, is Red River Cereal, which is a blend of cracked wheat, rye, and brown flaxseeds, that comes from Manitoba. (Just read that it is no longer being produced, as of 2020. Yet another casualty of Covid???)

This is what my DGrandma used to feed me. Exactly the same as Red River but milled here in Alberta so it was what was commonly in the stores. Apparently it is still in production and available on-line. https://sunnyboyfoods.com/

 

[tvguy]

Just in case there were any Canadians/Americans wondering what kinds of cereals might actually be different (been awhile since I have been down a cereal aisle in Canada, but cereals seems much the same, in my experience), the one cereal that I have noticed missing in the US is Shreddies. Every time we go back, I bring back several large boxes. The closest cereal I have found to Shreddies in the US is Wheat Chex, which is not quite the same.

I'm not sure what other unique name we should be using for oatmeal??? It is just oatmeal. I mean, I guess some people might call it porridge, but that seems like a more old-fashioned term, IMO. What Canada does have, is Red River Cereal, which is a blend of cracked wheat, rye, and brown flaxseeds, that comes from Manitoba. (Just read that it is no longer being produced, as of 2020. Yet another casualty of Covid???)

Yes, my Aunts always had Shreddies on hand.

 

[Frozen Canuck]

Oh yeah. DH and I went out for a little Valentine's lunchtime tete-a-tete at the ultra-romantic Boston Pizza. I had the iconic Brute with Caesar salad (yep, it had bacon bits). It doesn't get much more Canadian.

The crazy thing about Boston Pizza is that there is nothing "Boston" about it. It isn't a style of pizza, like New York or Chicago. It first opened in Edmonton. The man who started it was a first generation Canadian from Greece. When he applied for his business license, he submitted three choices for names, Acropolis Pizza, Parthenon Pizza, and rather randomly, the exotic-sounding Boston Pizza. Boston Pizza was the only name not already in use by another business, so Boston Pizza for the win.

This is what my DGrandma used to feed me. Exactly the same as Red River but milled here in Alberta so it was what was commonly in the stores. Apparently it is still in production and available on-line. https://sunnyboyfoods.com/

I spent about 15 minutes trying to remember the name "Sunny Boy," while I was writing about Red River cereal, as I wanted to add it to my response. My aunt always had Sunny Boy, but I could. not. remember. the. name!!! I didn't even know how to begin a search without going through the cereals on the Canadian Superstore site, and I just did not have time for that. Thank you!!! My mind is at rest again.

Yes, my Aunts always had Shreddies on hand.

Shreddies make the best "Chex" mix, and unlike other cereals, I don't mind eating them straight from the bag as a snack.

 

[SirDuff]

Sorry I got confused with porridge/oatmeal and granola. I was asking if the term muesli is used instead of granola?

Muslei and granola are not the same thing.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Muslei and granola are not the same thing.

Really? I thought it was a British word for granola? That’s why I was wondering if you called granola muslei.

 

[SirDuff]

Really? I thought it was a British word for granola? That’s why I was wondering if you called granola muslei.

I live in the land of muesli It isn't cooked/toasted or sweetened. Often served as Bircher-Muslei (in yogurt with grated apples and raisins - though there are many variations)

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20170808-how-switzerland-transformed-breakfast

 

[Buzz Rules]

I live in the land of muesli It isn't cooked/toasted or sweetened. Often served as Bircher-Muslei (in yogurt with grated apples and raisins - though there are many variations)

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20170808-how-switzerland-transformed-breakfast

Thanks for clarifying.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Canadians, is there an American phrase/slang that you are curious about or don’t understand?

 

[prairie_girl]

Everyone watching hockey right now?

GO CANADA GO

 

[Buzz Rules]

Everyone watching hockey right now?

GO CANADA GO

Yep, looks like USA will take the silver. Congratulations Canada.

 

[lisaviolet]

That was a very early call Buzz.

 

[lisaviolet]

But we'll take it.

 

[lisaviolet]

Anthem time.

 

[lisaviolet]

Singers they are not.

 

[Buzz Rules]

That was a very early call Buzz.

I’m secretly Nostradamus.