British V Oz food?
Jan 14th 2005, 10:26 pm
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Re: British V Oz food?
Originally Posted by HUP
Havn't seen an ASDA. Where are they. I heard a rumour (That I could not substantiate) that Tescos were planning on coming to Oz
Jan 14th 2005, 10:28 pm
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Re: British V Oz food?
Originally Posted by ezzie
If the suet dumplings are mushy, they haven't been cooked correctly. It should be soft and fluffy, melt in the mouth....aaagh, getting homesick now!
I also add the Tandaco mix to my pastry if I'm doing a steak & kidney pie...which isn't often as I'm usually on a diet and tomorrow I really will stick to it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I miss a big ham hock with white onion sauce...I craved it whilst pregnant and searched high & low for it but butchers had no idea what I was on about. I'd be interested to hear if anyone has found decent bacon anywhere.
I also add the Tandaco mix to my pastry if I'm doing a steak & kidney pie...which isn't often as I'm usually on a diet and tomorrow I really will stick to it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I miss a big ham hock with white onion sauce...I craved it whilst pregnant and searched high & low for it but butchers had no idea what I was on about. I'd be interested to hear if anyone has found decent bacon anywhere.
Jan 14th 2005, 10:42 pm
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Re: British V Oz food?
Originally Posted by bondipom
Good food is available here but the hicks who never travel tend to have your viewpoint. The viewpoint is used to justify their limited, ignorant, narrow minded little world.
And his view is supported by visiting Pom TV chefs who keep saying it.
Jan 14th 2005, 10:54 pm
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Re: British V Oz food?
Originally Posted by HUP
You thought me up 
Touche!!
Jan 14th 2005, 11:09 pm
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Re: British V Oz food?
[QUOTE=Lorraine Bryan]Ok Ok now I know there is nothing special about British food but what British or common foods will we miss when we get to Oz? Is it easier in certain places to get known brands like HP or Walls sausages??[/QUOTE You mean like David Jones food halls that cater for every "foreign" taste, at a price.
You will not have time to miss foods because the choice is so vast at every major shopping centre and in the basement levels of large city buildings. A different cuisine every day of the week served by backpackers from the UK.
The grocery market is more concentrated and possibly competitive than in most other countries so I can't see the room for new entrants.
In our suburb, MacDonalds and KFC have closed to be replaced by ethnic alternatives.
You will not have time to miss foods because the choice is so vast at every major shopping centre and in the basement levels of large city buildings. A different cuisine every day of the week served by backpackers from the UK.
The grocery market is more concentrated and possibly competitive than in most other countries so I can't see the room for new entrants.
In our suburb, MacDonalds and KFC have closed to be replaced by ethnic alternatives.
Jan 14th 2005, 11:32 pm
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Re: British V Oz food?
HUP,
there is an english restaurant in Beaumaris called pomms...they do battered cod !
[QUOTE=HUP]
there is an english restaurant in Beaumaris called pomms...they do battered cod !
[QUOTE=HUP]
Originally Posted by Lorraine Bryan
Ok Ok now I know there is nothing special about British food but what British or common foods will we miss when we get to Oz? [\QUOTE]
Before I start I would like to say
YES I BLOODY KNOW I CAN MAKE IT FROM SCRATCH!!
Havn't found a decent stuffing mix and Gravox is disgusting.
I am coming round to the fish and chips but I do miss a nice bit of battered cod.
Before I start I would like to say
YES I BLOODY KNOW I CAN MAKE IT FROM SCRATCH!!
Havn't found a decent stuffing mix and Gravox is disgusting.
I am coming round to the fish and chips but I do miss a nice bit of battered cod.
Jan 14th 2005, 11:39 pm
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Re: British V Oz food?
Try Rob's english butchers on the high street in Dandenong.
It's worth the risk getting your car stolen.
It's worth the risk getting your car stolen.
Originally Posted by midge04
There was a thread on here a little while ago about Bacon, and someone had found a butcher that does 'proper' bacon.
Jan 15th 2005, 12:09 am
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Re: British V Oz food?
Originally Posted by melbournehelp
Try Rob's english butchers on the high street in Dandenong.
It's worth the risk getting your car stolen.
It's worth the risk getting your car stolen.
You paint such a beautiful picture!!!!
Stu
Jan 15th 2005, 12:28 am
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Re: British V Oz food?
Originally Posted by Banksia
I think he meant quality "ingredients".
And his view is supported by visiting Pom TV chefs who keep saying it.
And his view is supported by visiting Pom TV chefs who keep saying it.
Jan 15th 2005, 12:54 am
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Re: British V Oz food?
Originally Posted by midge04
There was a thread on here a little while ago about Bacon, and someone had found a butcher that does 'proper' bacon.
Jan 15th 2005, 1:21 am
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Re: British V Oz food?
Originally Posted by debsy
Since I have arrived I have become addicted to semi-dried tomatoes (fat free of course)
There is some really yummy food - loads of olives, feta cheese (buy bulgarian, Aus stuff is yuck and Greek overpriced), mangoes are gorgeous.
I'm not really missing English food, except for marmite rice cakes, not since I have discovered Brumbies and Baker's delight; I had better get some exercise soon before I explode!
My kids aren't too happy with the yogurts/ fromage frais, my eldest doesn't eat them anymore but my toddler has adapted and quite happily munches through the "Wiggles" stuff.
Philadelphia cheese is different - the stuff in blocks is hard, you have to buy the tubs if you want soft cheese.
There is lots of choice for veggie stuff- try the life style section in Coles. The veggie bacon and sausages are nice if you want a change.
Jan 15th 2005, 1:29 am
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Re: British V Oz food?
Originally Posted by Larissa
Me too, but I haven't seen any fat free ones yet
Jan 17th 2005, 6:32 am
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Re: British V Oz food?
Originally Posted by Larissa
Me too, but I haven't seen any fat free ones yet
There is some really yummy food - loads of olives, feta cheese (buy bulgarian, Aus stuff is yuck and Greek overpriced), mangoes are gorgeous.
I'm not really missing English food, except for marmite rice cakes, not since I have discovered Brumbies and Baker's delight; I had better get some exercise soon before I explode!
My kids aren't too happy with the yogurts/ fromage frais, my eldest doesn't eat them anymore but my toddler has adapted and quite happily munches through the "Wiggles" stuff.
Philadelphia cheese is different - the stuff in blocks is hard, you have to buy the tubs if you want soft cheese.
There is lots of choice for veggie stuff- try the life style section in Coles. The veggie bacon and sausages are nice if you want a change.
There is some really yummy food - loads of olives, feta cheese (buy bulgarian, Aus stuff is yuck and Greek overpriced), mangoes are gorgeous.
I'm not really missing English food, except for marmite rice cakes, not since I have discovered Brumbies and Baker's delight; I had better get some exercise soon before I explode!
My kids aren't too happy with the yogurts/ fromage frais, my eldest doesn't eat them anymore but my toddler has adapted and quite happily munches through the "Wiggles" stuff.
Philadelphia cheese is different - the stuff in blocks is hard, you have to buy the tubs if you want soft cheese.
There is lots of choice for veggie stuff- try the life style section in Coles. The veggie bacon and sausages are nice if you want a change.
Mark - unfortunately they are not all fat free
Some of them are soaked with Olive Oil. The fat free ones are usually available on the deli counter in Coles.Larissa - we prefer the Danish Feta - it is yummy and soft enough for the kids to spread.
Have you tried the Cape Seed bread from Bakers Delight.
The Haloumi is also yummy - especially grilled.
Jan 18th 2005, 12:38 am
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Re: British V Oz food?
Originally Posted by Superior
Managed to find any Woolworths groceries yet? How about if you had your facts right next time, eh?
Sorry but I think I missed something
I said in the UK Woolworths does not supply groceries Lorraine
Jan 18th 2005, 1:49 am
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Re: British V Oz food?
Originally Posted by Hels
What the heck is suet and what do you use it for???
Just the name is enough to turn me off....
Just the name is enough to turn me off....
I always thought it was delicious until I read this!
Andrew