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Photos by Linda Secaspina

Hola amigos! I have someone from California who misses Mexican food, especially burritos. He misses the standard burrito and the cheap food stands that are on every corner in the bay area. Myself, I was always worried, as surely there had to be some “shifty” food handling behind the counter in places that looked like it should be torn down.

So now he resides in a town with no burritos, and when I saw that the Good Food Company in Carleton Place had breakfast burritos I decided to take him there on a burrito quest. I wondered if it was going to be like my friend Cookie who had a food cart called Guerrilla Grub and their motto was to satisfy the people on the streets of Oakland, one $3 breakfast burrito at a time. Surely someone had to have something similar somewhere?

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I had the usual as I am not really a fan of the burrito, but the bacon was deemed fabulous by us both, (right up there with Berkeley’s Rick and Anne’s) and we do not lie. Also gluten- free options such as the english muffin were gladly chosen.

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So here is that breakfast burrito stuffed with eggs, red peppers and cheddar. I worried he might not like it. But, it was fresh, made-to-order and healthy –and it was love at first bite. We should remember a burrito is a delicious food item that breaks down all social barriers and leads to temporary spiritual enlightenment. Or so they say.

It was cold outside Thursday morning, snow piled up along the curb. But when two people are cuddled close, they can really warm up a burrito. It may take all night, but I like my cheese melted. Unfortunately he ate it all before the test of melting cheese could be taken. Maybe next time!

Thumbs up for The Good Food Company!