BRITISH FOOD YOU MISS ?
Mar 30th 2008, 11:01 pm
#46
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Re: BRITISH FOOD YOU MISS ?
I don't really miss anything as there is always an alternative here BUT
Coles on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane have a little section with UK Products
Including
*Marmite
*Wetabix
*Sarsons Vinegar
*PG Tips
*Those biscuit thingys that are from Scotland (Chocolate and chewy caramel in gold and red wrapers - begins with T?)
*Homepride Curry in a Tin
*Robinsons Lemon Barley - this is one thing I buy regularly as i couldn't find anything i really liked.
There is also a UK sweet shop near Central Station – I indulged in a Toffee Crisp the other day!
Coles on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane have a little section with UK Products
Including
*Marmite
*Wetabix
*Sarsons Vinegar
*PG Tips
*Those biscuit thingys that are from Scotland (Chocolate and chewy caramel in gold and red wrapers - begins with T?)
*Homepride Curry in a Tin
*Robinsons Lemon Barley - this is one thing I buy regularly as i couldn't find anything i really liked.
There is also a UK sweet shop near Central Station – I indulged in a Toffee Crisp the other day!
Mar 30th 2008, 11:18 pm
#47
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Re: BRITISH FOOD YOU MISS ?
no warburton crumpets but they do sell crumpets just not the same
for the people who miss or going to miss pasty's im sure i seen a thng in the uk like a toasty maker that does pastys if not ask someone if they can pick up a plastic pasty cutter / maker i know i have seen that
for the people who miss or going to miss pasty's im sure i seen a thng in the uk like a toasty maker that does pastys if not ask someone if they can pick up a plastic pasty cutter / maker i know i have seen that
Brumby's Cornish pasties are top notch. A bit peppery, too.
Mar 30th 2008, 11:21 pm
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Re: BRITISH FOOD YOU MISS ?
Hey Dazah - not sure if you know this already, but gammon in Aussie should be found under the name of ham steaks. I found gammon to be the same thing when I came to UK.
Also - weetabix - Seriously? Its the same down under (unless somehow they crush the wheat completely different
) - the main difference is the spelling - 'weetbix' (may info may be out of date by 6 years so my bad if you can't buy it now). Maybe my palate isn't as sophiscated as the English 
I'm am curious to know what foods I am going to miss - nothing mentioned is anything I like yet but I am sure there will be something - a good indian takeaway most likely.
Also - weetabix - Seriously? Its the same down under (unless somehow they crush the wheat completely different
) - the main difference is the spelling - 'weetbix' (may info may be out of date by 6 years so my bad if you can't buy it now). Maybe my palate isn't as sophiscated as the English I'm am curious to know what foods I am going to miss - nothing mentioned is anything I like yet but I am sure there will be something - a good indian takeaway most likely.
Mar 30th 2008, 11:27 pm
#49
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Re: BRITISH FOOD YOU MISS ?
ham stakes are not the same as gammon i have tried them
wheetbix are not the same the english ones steal your milk aussie ones stay the same size its just a taste thing
another thing good old british black pudding
as someone said (homer style mmmmmmmmmmm G.A.M.M.O.N )
wheetbix are not the same the english ones steal your milk aussie ones stay the same size its just a taste thing
another thing good old british black pudding
as someone said (homer style mmmmmmmmmmm G.A.M.M.O.N )
Mar 30th 2008, 11:34 pm
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Re: BRITISH FOOD YOU MISS ?
2 Colemans Mint Sauce
If anyone knows where I can get these please let me know
Mar 30th 2008, 11:35 pm
#51
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Re: BRITISH FOOD YOU MISS ?
ok the topic yet again
my wife miss's anadin extra and calpol for the 2 year old
my wife miss's anadin extra and calpol for the 2 year old
Mar 31st 2008, 12:05 am
#52
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Re: BRITISH FOOD YOU MISS ?
Cadbury's Flake, Sainsbury's cheese and onion flan, gooseberry crumble
kips
kips
Mar 31st 2008, 12:43 am
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Re: BRITISH FOOD YOU MISS ?
Jaffa cakes, proper cadburys choc, Doner kebabs with mint sauce and mayo (Mmmmmmmmmmm). Kids miss Haribos
Mar 31st 2008, 12:49 am
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Mar 31st 2008, 12:50 am
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Mar 31st 2008, 12:58 am
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Mar 31st 2008, 1:37 am
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Re: BRITISH FOOD YOU MISS ?
Clotted Cream,
REAL pasties
Butterscotsh Angel Delight ,,
Revels and Minstrels..
REAL pasties
Butterscotsh Angel Delight ,,
Revels and Minstrels..
Mar 31st 2008, 2:02 am
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Re: BRITISH FOOD YOU MISS ?
Not missing many foods except
Double Cream - this is the main thing I miss as I have not found anything close to an alternative
Ambrosia Custard - vanilla custard just is not the same
Bisto Gravy Granules - or even Tescos own AND in large tubs not the piddly little cans of gravox you get that do one/two meals!
Naan Bread - have to use Turkish bread with our curries!
Shortbread Biscuits - taste far too buttery here
Washing powder is another matter though - anyone recommend something that does not bleach your clothes and leaves them smelling like they have been washed. Used to use Bold liquitabs in the UK but no-one has heard of them hear - currently using Duo but the colours are fading fast!!!!
on a plus side we eat a lot of veal which was always one of my favourites in the UK (just not very popular) and at last I have found vanilla choc chip ice cream. We have found nice bacon in some of the butchers but never come across marmite which my son will be stocking up on when we visit the Uk in June.
Very true about the kebabs - just not the same here
Helen
Double Cream - this is the main thing I miss as I have not found anything close to an alternative
Ambrosia Custard - vanilla custard just is not the same
Bisto Gravy Granules - or even Tescos own AND in large tubs not the piddly little cans of gravox you get that do one/two meals!
Naan Bread - have to use Turkish bread with our curries!
Shortbread Biscuits - taste far too buttery here
Washing powder is another matter though - anyone recommend something that does not bleach your clothes and leaves them smelling like they have been washed. Used to use Bold liquitabs in the UK but no-one has heard of them hear - currently using Duo but the colours are fading fast!!!!
on a plus side we eat a lot of veal which was always one of my favourites in the UK (just not very popular) and at last I have found vanilla choc chip ice cream. We have found nice bacon in some of the butchers but never come across marmite which my son will be stocking up on when we visit the Uk in June.
Very true about the kebabs - just not the same here
Helen
Mar 31st 2008, 2:06 am
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Re: BRITISH FOOD YOU MISS ?
I only use the enviro-friendly brands and they do the job without bleaching. Your clothes will also bleach if you dry them in direct sunlight.