Life is a quest for the perfect churro

Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 09/02/2016 (3758 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

We have vacationed in Mexico many times over the years but it was only three years ago that we discovered the wonder that is the churro. 

Some of you may be raising your eyebrows, wondering what makes our discovery so important, while others may be wondering what I’m on about. Bear with me, all will become clear.

For the uninitiated, a churro is basically a deep-fried pastry that can be served in a variety of ways.  I personally love the simple version — sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon (definitely low in calories).

In all honesty, I can say my fascination with churros is not so much about indulging a sweet tooth than it is about the journey to find the perfect churro — regardless of where that may be.
It could be said the churro is really the metaphor for our travels.

Whether hopping on a flight, taking a road trip or simply grabbing our bikes to explore Winnipeg, we are open to each and every experience and have fun (often at our own expense) doing so — as our quest for the perfect churro suggests. 

Of course, we couldn’t do it alone and we strive to engage others along the way. A good laugh or chuckle is a gift to be shared.

If we are successful in finding a churro — even better.  We do like to indulge but, more than that, we enjoy sharing our experiences with our friends and family on social media.

We recently came across the following quote from famous French pasty chef Jacques Torres and are now wondering whether it should become our motto:  “Life is short, eat dessert first.”

So, back to the churros — should you find yourself in Las Vegas, as we recently did, with a craving (you can never have just one), both the Border Grill at the Mandalay Bay and the Cañonita along the canals of the Venetian need to be stops on your itinerary. 

As for us, we continue to wonder where our next churro will be found. To help with the planning, we have discovered a number of excellent resources. For local ideas, Ciao Magazine, the 2016 Manitoba Vacation Guide, and Tourism Winnipeg come to mind.

When considering journeys of more than just a day or quick outing, the travel section of the Winnipeg Free Press comes in handy, as does McNally Robinson, where one could literally spend hours.

Metaphorically speaking, what is your churro?

Debbie Ristimaki is a community correspondent for Bridgwater Forest.