There were fifteen of us. Four of Ryan Gregory's graduate students, three people I met at the evolution education session, Bjørn Østman, Ford Denison (This Week in Evolution), Carl Zimmer, Steve Watson, Seanna Watson, Ryan Gregory, and Joe Felsenstein.
Everyone liked Beaver Tails. I had chocolate and banana.
We talked about evolution, blogging, science writing, and Rosie Redfield ('cause she wasn't there!).
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The beaver-tail I had was great, thanks for forcing me to get it, Larry. For non-Canadians, they are something like an"elephant ears" and are also somewhat similar to the Mexican fried dough desserts with sugar sprinkled on them.
Killaloe Sunrise is the best flavour - cinnamon and sugar, with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. And the best thing a Beaver Tail is that the dough is made from whole wheat flour, allowing one to pretend that it's healthy.
I got one that was (something like) Maple Cream and was allegedly Quebecois.
Don't listen to Seanna. The only REAL Beaver tail is the one with bananas and chocolate.
Larry - thanks for your comments in the Evol Ed session. There was a bit too much non-data driven accomodationist feeling in the room. I really appreciated you saying something about not coddling students feelings about rational thinking, religion, and evolution.
I agree with Joe -- I got maple butter, and it seemed the most legitimately Canadian choice.
By the way Larry, thanks for organizing these outings -- they have been a highlight of the meeting and a great chance to chat with some interesting folks.
You mean like buñuelos? Such a long time, I never got close to beaver tails. Now I shall.
Beavertails, like poutine, taste the best in winter after a good long skate on the Rideau canal during Winterlude....
Ex-Ottawan in Boulder, CO.
It was the most legitimately Canadien choice. I had Killaloe Sunrise today and it was very good to, but the Maple Cream one was my favorite so far because it was more sinful.
I thought about churros.
I always think about churros.
:)
OK, tonight it was banana chocolate. Very very good, but I'd say the toppings were a bit too much for the Beaver Tail. Thanks for the pointers.
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