3FatCats Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 A proper decent pint of Guinness.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 1. Marks and Spencers range of ready meals (you can keep the pasta ones though) - does that count as one?2. Deuchars IPA 3. Caledonian Golden Promise 4. Badgers Todgerpuller 5. Mcsweens Haggis 1. Cook your own 2.3.4. Brew your own 5. Make friends with your local butcher I'm harsh aren't I! Seriously check out 'the church of Dan's' and investigate the local ales, there's some seriously good ones - and they'll give you advice if you just ask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleylass Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I agree with the first choice as they are so nice but have not got a clue what the others are is number 4 an ale or something? :laugh:I suspect number 4 is a cheeky wind-up, I just googled it and the only result was this very thread on PIO! :laugh: I love trying new food and don't think I'll miss much, but think I will be craving Morrisons vegetable crackers, French Fancies and Coors Light (which is sort of American, tho it is brewed in the UK!). However I'm sure there will be enough new goodies to try that will make me forget this lot! Fresh baked Anzac biccies - looking forward to trying those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I suspect number 4 is a cheeky wind-up, I just googled it and the only result was this very thread on PIO! :laugh: I love trying new food and don't think I'll miss much, but think I will be craving Morrisons vegetable crackers, French Fancies and Coors Light (which is sort of American, tho it is brewed in the UK!). However I'm sure there will be enough new goodies to try that will make me forget this lot! Fresh baked Anzac biccies - looking forward to trying those! You know you can make them at home, even in the uk?:wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flybyknight Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 more of a question this one, as im still in the cold northern rock not the supersize southern sunny one.... halloumi cheese..... more of a cypriot thing thats taken off in the uk, fantastic on a BBQ. anyway, can it be found in australia? the BBQ capital of the world. im worried this is going to be slung in the silly question area, but i love it so have to ask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 more of a question this one, as im still in the cold northern rock not the supersize southern sunny one.... halloumi cheese..... more of a cypriot thing thats taken off in the uk, fantastic on a BBQ. anyway, can it be found in australia? the BBQ capital of the world. im worried this is going to be slung in the silly question area, but i love it so have to ask! I've def seen it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow43 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 My sister was asking me; "if i had to pick 5 food items that i really miss from the UK what would it be?" I had to pick things that she could post out to me. this was great as i didn’t find it hard to come up with a list so hopefully they are on their way to me as we speak! mushy peas (quick soak dried peas) to have with my fish and chips! UK Cadbury chocolate bars Walkers Quavers crisps Blue Ribands walkers cheese and onion crisps If anyone else here in Australia is missing the Uk food - what would be your top 5? I love Australian food and the lifestyle no question about the quality of life and food here. I simply want a few of my favoutite foods that i have grown up with.... AND - does anyone know if they can get the mushy peas here in the Melbourne are (not the tin variety :biggrin:) soak your own peas, very cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleylass Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 You know you can make them at home, even in the uk?:wink:I'm not much of a baker and don't find time to do it here - but am sure there will be plenty of time when we hit Aus and I'm out of work! Domestic goddess status beckons - and that includes setting up the homebrew :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mystery^Customer1974 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Has any body seen Bartons Picallili? From St Helens I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm not much of a baker and don't find time to do it here - but am sure there will be plenty of time when we hit Aus and I'm out of work! Domestic goddess status beckons - and that includes setting up the homebrew :biggrin: Hey look. They take about 30 minutes to make start to finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuffythetugboat Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Sausages (still looking) Kelloggs Bran Flakes M&S desserts Crumpets (Aussie ones are horrible) Muffins (same as above) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 more of a question this one, as im still in the cold northern rock not the supersize southern sunny one.... halloumi cheese..... more of a cypriot thing thats taken off in the uk, fantastic on a BBQ. anyway, can it be found in australia? the BBQ capital of the world. im worried this is going to be slung in the silly question area, but i love it so have to ask! yes, quite popular here as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyman Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 The kids miss quavers and monster munch .. my hubby used to miss meat puddings but then started making his own (which were much better). :confused:....why you no listen .....Crazy Dons sell all that gear , quavers ,the Giant Monster Munch bags , all Walkers , blue ribbon.......will swap you some bags of Monster Munch for you meat pudding recipe .........ive got to get that one off you :biggrin:..will meet you outside spud shed when we do the handover /exchange:jimlad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Has any body seen Bartons Picallili?From St Helens I think They had it at Robs Butchers in Dandenong, if I was still in Melbourne I would have sent you some across. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mystery^Customer1974 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Crazy Dons???????? or Crazy Clarks as yes they do have a good range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Make your own picallilli!! It's easy as Alternatively wait until I get there and I'll make some and sell it to you at exorbitant prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest 47403 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 My list:1. smoked mackerel 2. French goat's cheese 3. tetleys decaf teabags 4. decent bacon 5. French saucisson I realise all but 1 is perishable, and 2 are French, but everything else I've decent versions of Dom you do seem to miss your smoked mackerel if your feeling adventurous you could always have a go at smoking it yourself doesn't seem to hard. http://www.boat-angling.co.uk/Hints_and_Tips/Howtoguidehotsmokingfish.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyman Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Crazy Dons???????? or Crazy Clarks as yes they do have a good range defo crazy dons ....http://www.crazydons.com.au/about%20us.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spadgersdad Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 1. Good Indian (Hubby Misses) :arghh: 2. Hula hoops (Son Misses) :goofy: 3. USA Chicken (Daughter Misses) :wubclub: 4. Walkers Beef Crisps (Chips in Oz - Daughter Misses) :wacko: 5. Not a bloody thing!!! (Wifey) :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabo Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I agree with the first choice as they are so nice but have not got a clue what the others are is number 4 an ale or something? :laugh: You are more than welcome to share some of my number 4....:biglaugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyman Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 You are more than welcome to share some of my number 4....:biglaugh: what about sharing when he has a number 2 ..................:goofy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Dom you do seem to miss your smoked mackerel if your feeling adventurous you could always have a go at smoking it yourself doesn't seem to hard. http://www.boat-angling.co.uk/Hints_and_Tips/Howtoguidehotsmokingfish.htm Cheers baz, I might try that. Just have to find some fresh mackerel first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 hehehehe I was waiting for the poo jokes to start, thought it would have been much earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Cheers baz, I might try that. Just have to find some fresh mackerel first Have you tried a bait-shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikyuu Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Sausages (tried everything, they look right, but they just don't taste right. Bit hard like a frankfurter) Bacon (again looks alright, but it's more like precooked ham). Kebab meat and chips (from the same shop in a tray. Not everyone's taste nor recommended as a regular meal, but takeaways rarely do kebab and chips from the same place!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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