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!).
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.
ReplyDeleteYou mean like buñuelos? Such a long time, I never got close to beaver tails. Now I shall.
DeleteI thought about churros.
DeleteI always think about churros.
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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.
ReplyDeleteI got one that was (something like) Maple Cream and was allegedly Quebecois.
DeleteDon't listen to Seanna. The only REAL Beaver tail is the one with bananas and chocolate.
DeleteI agree with Joe -- I got maple butter, and it seemed the most legitimately Canadian choice.
DeleteIt 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.
DeleteOK, 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.
DeleteLarry - 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.
ReplyDeleteBy 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.
ReplyDeleteBeavertails, like poutine, taste the best in winter after a good long skate on the Rideau canal during Winterlude....
ReplyDeleteEx-Ottawan in Boulder, CO.