If ya ever want ta’ visit us in Canada.. ye’ll see der’s a few accents ya’ might want ta know of. Such as the likes of:
“Where’s da skillet gone to, love? What in da hell are we at here.. if I can’t find me skillet, booouy?”
“I am just after tellin’ ya where it ’tis, hon, I’m just after doin’ it!”
“Well, now, da risotto is right awesome, eh? But, she’s tough as nails, she is..”
“You’ll be sure to be needin’ a lot of time to cook this risotto. See, what I’m sayin’ is, the time ya take to cook yer risotto is gonna be a bit longer, eh? Given it’s so hard and all!”
You’ve got to roll your “aaars” and add an “i”, so Mike becomes “Moike”.
I’ve a secret passion.. a “thing” for linguistics, dialects and accents (I even studied it in University).. just ask me when I’m drunk tipsy and I’ll speak try to speak a wee bit of Irish for ya’.. or any language for that matter:D Just have a quick look at our Illustrious Senate in Action { I thought this was timely, given the dynamic Obama Romny Debate in the US the other night }
Karista’s Roasted Pumpkin Risotto was callin’ out ta’ me.. ahem.. calling out to me (it’s contagious) and when she mentioned a pinch of curry and a spoonful of minced ginger, it was just too tempting to resist! And why would I anyway? I had wonderful little frozen packets of roasted sugar pie pumpkin at my fingertips.. all I needed was some time and a bottle of white wine.. oh, and to be sure.. a glass for the wine!!
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You must stop by Karista’s lovely blog, Karista’s Kitchen, and say hi.. she’s a personal chef ( I know!! ), Culinary Instructor, Food Writer.. she’s been on television and in the news, she has 2 “sassy” girls, 4 baby chicks and her man, Ranger Craig.. flies her around in a Cessna 182! You’ll love her recipes as much as you love her!!
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Why the accent today? Let me explain my dubious wine infused logic.. a recipe → risotto → not cooking → must have a tougher, Canadian brand of risotto (insert accent here) → extra wine and time to soften the risotto → extra wine for the chef → best risotto ever!! Plus my friend Randy just came back from the Nationals Soccer competition in the maritimes.. And my lad was studyin’ for Statistics.. so a bit of an accent in the kitchen might take the pressure off, eh?
I’m thinking this is the only best way to cook.. a little of ‘dis and ‘dat and everyting just seems to fall into place. I.Love.This.Recipe. It’s totally not as challenging as I thought Risotto would be, Karista made it so easy to follow! On her recommendation, I set aside the fresh sage and added Ginger, Ayur Masala Curry Powder, Cinnamon, hmmmm.. what else did I throw in there.. Coriander.. and a pinch of Turmeric. Oh, and some seared scallops and a few prawns had a nice hot bath in there, too! She just needed a little extra time ta’ cook up, is all!
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by Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen
You are too cute, I love accents and different tones in voices!! This risotto sure looks delicious!! So fluffy and comforting with those spices!
This is one of my favorite posts BB! 1. I am a freak for language, linguistics, and accents. Now, we must have some drinks and then see how many we can slip into (entertaining or scaring all others present) 2. I am a huge fan of Karista and her wonderful food. I am determined we should all rally for a risotto dinner one night (likely my specialty) and tales of drunken Irishmen meeting Russians all flying in Cessnas
That looks soooooo warm and comforting, Barbara “Professor Higgins” Bamber!
Lol! This is so funny! Since I’ve moved to this Southern state with all the Southern ladies and gentlemen, I am always getting a kick out of the way they express themselves! I can so relate! And I can relate to her measurement of wine! I do the same thing just not calling it a glut! Truly a bowl of comfort, I love risotto!
The sounds of a place, dialect, diction. They are part of the fabric of geography. Nice to see you having fun with it. The dish looks comforting.
wow amazing
I try this real soon
I’ll definitely indulge in that “glug”! That looks incredible.
Natalya, Ruff House Art
What a fun read Smidge and I too love Karista’s blog, she like you, is a super honey bunny.
Mandy xo
Have I told you lately what a wonderful blog you have!!!! Love stopping by…
Haha I love how you actually convey different accents my friend
And wow Karista’s recipe is fantastic!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Pumpkin risotto… Sounds and looks incredibly delicious!
That clip of the Canadian Senate is like a Saturday night Live skit! Too funny, and I had no idea the accents were such in your neck of the woods.
Love risotto, and Karista’s recipes are always good.
You are very funny, Smidge. I live with a few people who, with a few drinks under their belt, start talking in different accents too. I don’t have that gift but wish I did. I think you have to be born with a certain ‘ear’ for accents. Love what was going on in the Senate. Go the Irish guy! And I love risotto and yes, I always stir the pot while enjoying a wine or two! xx
You don’t hear a lot of East Coasters here on the West Coast – so funny! My Mum and I always break out the terrible English/Irish/Scottish accents when we cook together (much to my Dad’s embarrassment)…
I loooove pumpkin risotto – the curry and ginger sound like a wonderful addition!
What delicious risotto! Very fall!
I’ll definitely check out her blog–this risotto sounds incredible!!
I loved reading through this and could just hear the accents! Also got a kick out of watching the video. Ahhh…politics. We’re no stranger to THAT in the states, that’s for sure. LOL The risotto looks divine!
Love this post- i’m such a sucker for accents, even though my own impersonations are horrific! My hubs is Irish (from Dublin) and I never hear his accent anymore, does that makes sense? I’m too used to it I guess. Except, my name is Ruthy and he calls me “Rute-ey”
Anyway, pumpkin risotto looks delicious, I’m heading over to check it out… so comforting for this time of year!
Brilliant – the recipe, the post and the accents
I thought all the mad politicians is over in US – that video is to die for .. don’t you speak Canadian in Canada .. are they all Irish ??? – this is the Irish way to run a government and the country, that’s why they are in the “shit” as they are today .. in real life. So funny. Anyhow .. your risotto … smells good.
Funny, Barb. You would have had a field day at one of our large family gatherings. Aside from a variety of Italian regional accents, these same people spoke English reflective of where they now lived. There were New Yorkers, Southerners, and, of course, the Canadian faction. The Tower of Babel was Sesame Street in comparison.
I just came upon a similar pumpkin risotto recipe that I wanted to try. I even bought 2 pumpkins that I will be roasting shortly. I hope it is as good as your recipe sounds. If not, I’ll have a bunch of pumpkin purée to deal with.
I like the combination of curry and pumpkin here. I’ve been playing with different seasonings for pumpkin a lot this fall. But curry is one I have yet to try.
It was really yummy.. Karista’s blog is full of great recipes.. I could tell this one would be amazing!!
Hahaha.. I’m totally into that, it’s almost hard not to have an accent when I’m out “celebrating” with friends. My best is Irish, must be some latent genes in me:D If you have risotto as a specialty, I’d love to see the recipe?
Ahhh.. the infamous “rain in spain”, I loved that show!
I confess.. the “glug” addition was mine.. I was a touch tipsy when I wrote this post (guess you can tell). I bet you start getting a Southern accent.. how could you not when surrounded by it. I’d love to have an accent!
I love that about our country.. travel east to west and we have such a diverse range of accent.. even my daughter’s friend said he had to learn to speak “red neck” when he began work on a crew in southern Alberta.
I’m sure you’ll have your own amazing risotto to show us soon!
If you were here.. I’d definitely pour you a nice “glugful”
Isn’t she though.. I love her new photo with her baby chick:D
Thanks so much.. I have a bit of blog reading to catch up on this weekend.. I’ll be seeing you soon!
She is an awesome cook/baker!
It was delicious!! I have to try again with the original sage recipe too:)
That is exactly what came to my mind when I watched it.. it’s a great example of our east coast accent.. but funnier is the awful behavior of our senate.. I couldn’t believe it! Def Saturday Night Live!! I love Karista’s blog.. and yours:)
I have an ear for accents, but I’m abysmal (sp?) at learning how to actually speak another language!
I don’t think there’s a West Coast accent?? Your Mum and I would get along great:)
I bet his accent is just “him” to you now.. I’m definitely a sucker for a guy with an accent! I can see why you fell for him!!
There was a huge Irish contingent down east.. after the potato famine, my grandfather came to build the railway.. but that is another post for another day, I guess!
Wow.. I didn’t know there were different Italian accents.. It would be tough to keep up and understand what everyone is saying? If it’s anything like my hubs Maltese family.. it might be hard to get a word in as well:D I hope you make a risotto.. it was so “fallish”!
That video was so fun … so typical Irish – wonder how Canada can survive with guys like that … in the top *smile Your really made my day.
Awwww… Smidge you are WAY too kind! I only set the stage for pumpkin risotto, you finished the play. And a grand finish it is! Love your version of the pumpkin risotto and the addition of curry and scallops is divine.
And you had me laughing so hard my eyes started to tear. Not only are you a poet but a comedian to boot. LOL! I absolutely adore you and your beautiful blog. I feel so honored to be mentioned. Thank you so much Smidge! Hugs
What a great sounding dish Smidge, I can see why you had to make it. I’m doing a roasted pumpkin soup for Saturday, it’s the one we made in our cooking class in Lyon and I’m very excited to make the entire menu for my friend Barb and hubby (Profiteroles and Ponytails)! Stay tuned for the recipe, the soup has some very lovely but complex flavours going on!
Here you go Barbara: http://blissfuladventurer.wordpress.com/2011/10/25/my-keys-to-making-excellent-risotto-recipe-included/
Live the accent! I think I can hear you in my head
Karista has great recipes
Love Karista! Love this recipe and will be cooking it for my man this weekend! He’ll do wondrous flips for it and (if you’ve never seen) it’s a hoot watching guinea pigs do aerobatics! And Smidge, I Love it when you talk Canook or tipsy Irish, so toss back another and give us even more! You madame have the floor! (and that video was pretty hysterical!) xx
ps I really love the seafood additions you’ve made to this already wonderful-sounding recipe! can’t wait for Saturday!
This clip is hilarious! You’ve amused me to no end…I have a really weak ear for accents, which is a huge impediment given where I live. There are more than 225 identified languages spoken in Los Angeles County–can you imagine? It would be helpful if I had your ear. On the other hand, you’d be overwhelmed and probably go a little crazy trying to imitate that many, wouldn’t you?
I have had a pumpkin risotto at a fine dining establishment, and you’ve reminded me of how much I loved it! I will have to practice my technique and get with it! This was a delightful read, Barbara. You’re so funny and talented…what a great combination! Debra
I was just telling Hubby yesterday that I wasn’t much of a risotto fan. He was bummed. THEN, you post this and I am instantly transformed to a risotto lover! Good thing, because I sure love making it. Oh Smidge, this recipe is….!!!!!!!
I’m so glad you shared it, thank you!
I love Canada’s variety of accents. My cousin Brian, just came back to Wisconsin from living in Thunder Bay for 5 years, and he’s developed a bit of an accent! It’s slight, but it’s there, and I just love it. It’s true….I have a crush on Canada, I can’t help it.
Happy weekend Barb! Hugs!
I hope you have a great weekend too! Risotto can be made so many ways.. My next goal is to make a truffle one:D Btw.. Your “gravatar” shows your other blog.. Are you still posting there or on Yarnie Me? Xx Come visit one day!!
This looks heavenly!
Ooooo, a truffle risotto sounds fabulous! That’s a great idea Barb.
Oops….I’m posting on Yarnie Me, yes. I guess I need to change that to my primary blog. Thank you for letting me know. I need to post on it, but knitting has taken over, haha. So has cooking from the blogs, which has been so much fun for us. We’ve had something different almost every day lately…FUN.
We’re planning a visit to Vancouver for next spring! I don’t have to tell you how excited I am for that. I hear they have fantastic restaurants there. Cindy, over at Eat To The Fullest (http://cindyhkim.wordpress.com/) finds some places in Calgary that I MUST visit one day too.
Hey.. You’ve helped me find another local blogger.. Thank you so much!! I’ve been over to visit Cindy, she has a beautiful blog:) xx
Well, now, I may have seen guinea pigs do aerobics on a wheel (our pet “Kramer”.. furry guinea pig.. used to have one:D But I hope your grateful guy loves the risotto.. enough to speak German for you:) xx
How wonderful for all of you.. you get to relive the lessons and perfect them.. and the memories.. and Barb and hubs get to enjoy a wonderful evening of fabulous food! Enjoy!! I can’t wait to see that soup:)
Hey.. Karista, I wouldn’t have thought of the curry without you and I wouldn’t have thought of seafood if it weren’t for my son and hubs who insist on meat, chicken or seafood at every meal:D I’m glad you had a laugh.. I do enjoy being silly when I’m having fun with my friends!! Hugs to you.. and have a great weekend!! xx
Oh good! She’s a lot of fun. Has great recipes too!
It looks marvelous Barbara! And had a good laugh with the accent
I’ll have to get the wife to try this one…
One of these days I must get to Canada to experience that accent first hand, Barbara!
From this distance I rather enjoyed the politicians’ bad behaviour….
I love pumpkin risotto. I need to get making this one soon. I’m so behind on my fall cooking this season. And that accent sounds mighty familiar.
I love the Canadian accent, especially the authentic ‘ay’ you add at the end of the sentence. Not too far from our Australia ‘ay’ that we love so much. And the ONLY way to make risotto is with a glass of wine in you hand,.. this one looks lovely!
I love this post. It shows just how much you bring to the blogosphere, Smidge. All that talent (poetry, music, photography…and now linguistics!) rolled up into a delicious post
I used to live in the maritimes…so I feel right at home with that accent. I can see why you’ve made this risotto, as I was admiring it over at Karista’s blog. She’s a talent that one! You got my attention with all the wine that was being added and consumed while making this. That is just my style!
What a fun post, Barbara! The risotto looks amazing. Off to check out some of Karista’s other recipes.
Accents/linguistics are funny things aren’t they. What an awesome subject to study at uni Barbara.
What a really lovely risotto…I love the thought of pumpkin being creamy like that =)
Thats a really nice risotto, I love mine with lots of parmesan
I grew up in Maine and spent a lot of time in Canada but I never met anyone who talked like that, eh? Beautiful risotto and if you cook like this you can use any @#^} accent you want!
How fun! But I should have read this before I went to Toronto this past weekend
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It’s more a Newfoundland accent.. I think we have the accent to their ears when we visit. There used to be a Bob and Doug McKenzie SCTV skit that was more along the lines of an accent in our neck of the woods.. just more pronounced than any of us speak:)
That’s what Karista had in her original recipe! I must make it again, I think:)
It was cool.. studying phonemes.. and how many words for snow the Inuit have:)
Thanks:D
I think our accent here is more along the lines of Bob and Doug McKenzie from SCTV:D I’ve been “abstaining” from wine for about a month, so it sure was a nice glass!
I am the worst copier of accents ever! I try to launch into say a British one and end up sounding like a mix of 5 different accents all at once. Makes my family laugh every time though.
I just made a pumpkin risotto with woodear mushrooms the other day. Oh pumpkin risotto (or pumpkin anything, let’s be honest…) how I love you.
Hahaha.. We had a Pilates instructor on a retreat once that did that, in earnest! Innocently I asked if she was from England because of her lovely accent and she started mumbling about living in several different countries, lol! Why anyone would do that in “every day” life, I’m not sure, but we still laugh about it!
Hahaha, that I would! Especially after a glass of wine:D Thanks so much, Debra!
I bet you have the prettiest accent..
We’re “sister countries” aren’t we:D
Nice.. I don’t think we have woodear mushrooms here?
Are they a local mushroom? I hope you post photos
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Definitely! As much as I loved travelling in America, when I hit the Canadian border and my sarcastic humour was appreciated fully again, I was very relieved
hehe.
ok you have several favourit ewords here – pumpkin (tick), curry (tick), seafood (tick), risooto (tick) roasted (tick) wine (tick or should that be hick?). I would never have thought to try some curry powder, inspiring !!! You know I love curry right?
I got the eh? straight away, and don’t start me on accents I can do a few as I’ve lived in a few places, plus my grandparents were Welsh……..
Then you must have an accent? I’ve always wanted one.. perhaps that’s why I pretend..
Glad you liked this one, Claire:)
So funny! I love to listen to people talk! There are so many accents and if you close your eyes and listen to them you can create characters from your imagination. When I used to have to wait for more than 4-5 hrs in Heathrow airport I spent my time listening to the Brits talk…how fascinating!
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