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Leto · 06-09-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by snowy

My SO is grossed out by ketchup too! He's a vegetarian, and he says that ketchup grosses him out as much as meat does. Unfortunately for him, I love ketchup (and meat). He loves me so much that he's willing to put a squirt of ketchup on my food for me, but he still won't cook me meat. Ketchup is reasonable to him because he doesn't have to cook it. He just tries not to smell it or look at it too much when I eat it.

there are some things that demand ketchup. Just Like mayo, the pairings are obvious and essential.

To wit:

eggs. NEVER eat scrambled, fried or omelette eggs without ketchup. never. Oh you can add tobasco, or A1 or HP sauce, but ketchup is the binder that ties.

Grilled Cheese sandwiches. One of the few foods that require both mayo & ketchup

French Fries: see grilled cheese.

onion rings: use K as a dip. so as to not cool down the rings. You need to have that burn mark on the chin, when the onion slides out of the coating. Which is why Burger King rings suck.

Hamburgers & Hotdogs: obviously, but not sausages, unless they are breakfast pork sausages...

KD: AKA Kraft Dinner, AKA mac & cheese. Do it. Use the K.

Potato chips: you don't add ketchup to these, you buy them with ketchup flavour. That's right Chips with the K!

If you don't find this gross, you wont find anything gross. It seems that us Canuckians are second to the Finns in the consumption of this fine tomato pate:

Heinz Says Thank You Canada for 100 Years | Reuters

Heinz Says Thank You Canada for 100 Years

TORONTO, ONTARIO, Apr 21 (MARKET WIRE) --
Editors Note: Two photos for this release will be available via
Marketwire on the picture wire of The Canadian Press

The love affair between Canadians and their ketchup dates back to 1909
when Henry John Heinz opened his first Canadian production facility in
Leamington, Ontario. Today, behind Finland, Canadians consume more
ketchup than anyone else in the world. In fact, the average Canadian
consumes 2.5 litres of ketchup annually.

In honour of its 100th anniversary and to thank Canadians for 100 years
of support, Heinz has created The Great Canadian Heinz Ketchup Cake-the
perfect dessert for any celebration. It is unexpectedly red, perfectly
spiced, and totally delicious; giving it the taste of carrot cake without
all the work.

"We all think of ketchup as the perfect complement to hotdogs, hamburgers
and fries, but its unique taste makes ketchup an ideal flavour enhancer
for many recipes including desserts," explains Amy Snider, PHEc. and
Culinary Nutritionist. "Heinz Ketchup not only adds great flavour to the
cake, but it also creates a wonderfully moist texture."

In addition to this easy and delicious crowd pleasing dessert recipe,
Heinz is giving Canadians the chance to win $25,000 in cash or one of 100
instant win Broil King BBQs from now until August 31st with the Heinz
Ketchup Fan of the Century contest. Canadians are asked to enter at
Heinzitup.com and in 100 words or less explain why they are the biggest
Heinz Ketchup fan of all time.

"Canada is an integral part of the Heinz story and we are proud to be
celebrating 100 years of manufacturing in this country," says Peter Luik,
Heinz Canada President & CEO. "We are grateful to Canadians for their
loyalty over the years and want to show our thanks with this innovative
recipe and exciting contest opportunity."

Great Canadian Heinz Ketchup Cake

2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) ground cinnamon
1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each ground nutmeg and ginger
1/2 cup (125 mL) Heinz Tomato Ketchup
1/2 cup (125 mL) water
2 tbsp (30 mL) red food colouring
3/4 cup (175 mL) butter, softened
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) packed dark brown sugar
2 eggs

Frosting:
6 oz (175 g) brick-style cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup (175 mL) butter, softened
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
4 cups (1 L) icing sugar

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch
(23 cm) round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.

Stir the flour with the baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and
ginger into a bowl. Stir the ketchup, water and colouring in a separate
bowl. Set aside.

Beat the butter and blend in the sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Beat
in the eggs. Add the flour mixture and ketchup mixture. Beat on low,
scraping down the bowl as needed, until combined. Increase the speed to
medium-high and beat for 1 minute. Divide the batter evenly between the
prepared pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until the centre springs back when
touched lightly. Cool the cakes for 15 minutes before turning onto a rack
to cool completely.

Frosting: Beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla on medium speed for 2
minutes or until smooth. Gradually beat in the sugar on low, scraping the
bowl as needed. Beat on high until fluffy. Frost between the cake layers
and over the sides and top of the cake. Makes 12 servings.

About Heinz Canada

Established 100 years ago in 1909, Heinz Canada is the leading processor
and marketer of high-quality ketchup and condiments, infant foods, pasta
sauces, canned beans and pasta, and specialty sauces and salad dressings
through all retail and foodservice channels. With a host of favourite
brands, including Heinz(R), Chef Francisco(R), Richardson(R),
Classico(R), Bagel Bites(R), HP Sauce(R), Lea & Perrins(R), Renee's
Gourmet(R), Diana(R) and Weight Watchers(R)(1) SmartOnes(R), Heinz Canada
employs more than 1300 people across the country. Heinz Canada is an
affiliate of the H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE: HNZ) based in Pittsburgh, PA.

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