Celebrate with Canadian Burgers.......

My hometown fireworks 2009

Happy Canada Day!!!!
Happy Canada Day!!!

“Canada is a country strong not in spite of its diversity but because of it. While we as a people embody huge differences in cultures, perspectives and backgrounds, from coast to coast to coast we are united by the shared Canadian values of openness, respect and a willingness to be there for our neighbours. Let's celebrate this loudly and proudly this Canada Day!”

-Justin Trudeau, MP for Papineau

After the celebrations why not enjoy a typical Canadian barbecue starting with a Canadian Mojito or a Classic Caesar. Grill a Canadian Burger topped with melted Cheddar cheese and crispy bacon (recipe below), potato salad and to end the best of all Canadian barbecues.... Nanaimo Bars, Eager Beaver Cupcakes, or Maple Butter Tarts.

Try this burger recipe........ recipes are all from Canadian Living magazine. My own camera is still on the fritz......

**Canadian Burger**

1 tablespoon(15 mL) canola oil

3/4 cup (175 mL) finely chopped onion

1 egg

1/4 cup (50 mL) dry bread crumbs

2 tablespoons (25 mL) beer or water

2 tablespoons(25 mL) grainy mustard

1/2 teaspoons (2 mL) crumbled dried thyme

1/2 teaspoons (2 mL) each salt and pepper

1 lb (500 g) ground bison (or ground beef)

4 hamburger buns

4 slices Canadian Cheddar cheese

8 slices bacon, precooked

In skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, stirring often, until softened and golden, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix together egg, bread crumbs, beer, mustard, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir in onions, then bison; mix until just combined. Shape into four 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick patties.

Place patties on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until no longer pink inside and digital thermometer inserted sideways into centre reads 160°F (71°C), about 10 minutes. (add sliced cheese half way through cooking) Sandwich in buns. Top with bacon and condiments of your choice, onion, ketchup, mustard, relish, dill pickles or mayonnaise.

Serves 4

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...a song to our Canadian Troops with a local children's choir.

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