fleabo Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 what about sharing when he has a number 2 ..................:goofy: Well, as I read in a Tim Winton novel recently... "Life is like a sh*t sandwich the more bread you have the easier it is to take!":biglaugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Have you tried a bait-shop? Sounds delightful.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 :tongue: I'm only repeating what Bob said, 'tis not my fault **blink blink** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 The times I've been to the UK I head for the Blue Stilton ( they have it here but it isn't as nice) and also gammon, lovely thick unhealthy gammon. Used to like those walnut whips , do they still have them? Mostly though i think the food is much better here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Been there Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Gammon is available here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Gammon is available here for once I find myself agreeing with you BT:shocked:. I requested some gammon steaks from the butchers up the road. He hadn't done it for a few years so first time round he overdid the salt. Second time though was perfect. Not too expensive either, considering it's made to order ($12 a kilo) We're having gammon steaks on the BBQ today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 My top 5 would be 1. Pork Pies 2. Scotch Eggs 3. IPA Green King Beer 4. Real fish en chips. 5. Pukka pies If by real fish en chips you mean stuff that sits in a hot box for hours on end you can keep it, I'll stick to the stuff that's cooked to order, yes you wait a little while but oh so much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane333 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 :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: Do they sell Wotsits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharron pickett Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Pie, mash and liquor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Been there Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 for once I find myself agreeing with you BT:shocked:. I requested some gammon steaks from the butchers up the road. He hadn't done it for a few years so first time round he overdid the salt.Second time though was perfect. Not too expensive either, considering it's made to order ($12 a kilo) We're having gammon steaks on the BBQ today. Keep an eye out for Trunkey Creek organic gammon steaks. There is nothing here or the U.K that comes close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest36187 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I was always one of those people that thought...if I can't get a food type, so what? I'll make do! My MIL arrives tomorrow and well, when she said " can I bring anything......" I didn't say no!!! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 for once I find myself agreeing with you BT:shocked:. I requested some gammon steaks from the butchers up the road. He hadn't done it for a few years so first time round he overdid the salt.Second time though was perfect. Not too expensive either, considering it's made to order ($12 a kilo) We're having gammon steaks on the BBQ today. I have had the butcher do it and its really laziness on my part for not going to the butcher and asking them, they are very very obliging. Just get caught up in the same old thing dash into the supermarket and grab what is there, same when we were in the Uk last year. Need to take time to shop then we can have most things everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus1 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Bowland cheese (apple, sultana and cinnamon) :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajs604 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Toad in the Hole with creamy mashed potatoes and onion gravy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajs604 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 ...........and bangers and mash lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Toad in the Hole with creamy mashed potatoes and onion gravy. ...........and bangers and mash lol what's stopping you from making them? :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tracey ibbitson Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 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:) Hi, Woolworth sell them they are in a small section that sell British brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajs604 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 what's stopping you from making them? :biggrin: I tried I can never get the batter just like my grandmother did! Also the sausages dont taste the same either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tearose Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 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:) They sell Mushy Peas in my Coles :jiggy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trophy Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 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:) Pickled onions that make your eyes water, "proper" Marmite and pork pies.:jiggy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boganbear Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Its interesting how most foods people miss are unhealthy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yumimumi Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 More than anything, i miss english mature red chedder cheese, dairylea cheese spread, used to get it from asda, richmond sausages and gravy granules (bisto) apart from these four, i have found suitable equivalents for most of our favourite stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleylass Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 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! Interesting that this thread has come up again! I posted the above 2 months before we arrived, and actually don't miss the above, though I'm getting a slight craving for the veg crackers, I'd forgotten all about them! Never mind, thin corn cakes, french onion dip and cheese for lunch yum yum. Oh, and we went a bit mental on Coles fresh Anzac biccies, especially when they went on special, pack of 24 for $4, oh my :oD I do miss Innis & Gunn rum cask beer. We have started to home brew, but lord knows where I'd find a rum cask to brew beer in. I don't fancy trying a Bundy cask! Bundy - eurgh! I thought I saw Dairlyea in the supermarket, well they deffo sell Laughing Cow triangles, I'll check it out later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 well they deffo sell Laughing Cow triangles, I'll check it out later! Don't bother................tastes (and feels) like lard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleylass Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Don't bother................tastes (and feels) like lard. Not for me, I was helping yumimumi. I'll just keep on clogging up my arteries with Tasty Cheese! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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