A photo posted by PopUpDiningKL Travel (@popupdiningkltravel) on Apr 22, 2016 at 1:19am PDT. You can thank marketers of Angelus Marshmallows for that. If you are a broke student or a drunk mess, Tina Burritos are always perfect to grab from your freezer. , most Australians think eating peanut butter and jelly is as gross as eating bologna and glue. Not every cut can be filet mignon. They have all the savory cheese flavor of U.S. versions but come in a fun ring shape so playing with your food is even easier. I cant fathom it being a sole topping on un-toasted toast. Beware of the Costco size cartoon that has enough to fill up the whole Pacific Ocean and your gut for years. The most delicious marinated Mexican meat that ever lived. The upside, however, is that each candy is wrapped in an embarrassing moment to help remember why youll always need the sweet snack. The treat has been around since the early 1900s, and is usually a staple of childrens birthday parties. But who cares..you can take my house, just dont take MY BACON!!! The snack became popular with its original flavors, barbecue, chicken crimpy, cheddar, cheese and bacon, savory, and pizza. "PB&J is peanut butter and JAM, not jelly. Sure, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all delicious, but there is something magical about eating for pure and mindless joy. While were on the topic of cheese Australians (along with some Americans) refer to pre-packaged cheese slices as "plastic cheese." Beet chips are even a norm, whereas we can usually only find them at trendy health-food stores. Cans? Photo courtesy of frankieLeon on flickr.com. They literally put beets on or with everythingpizza, sandwiches, salads, eggs, cheese plates. A photo posted by Raf (@velocirafftor) on Sep 21, 2016 at 4:32pm PDT. This Mexican (cough) American meat Australia definitely needs! YESSS! 5 American Foods That Scare Australians and Vice Versa - Spoon University Why they love it: The way I understand it, fairy bread is the hallmark of party food in Australia. End up coming out with six; all a different brand, flavor, and level of smoothness. Markets and restaurants always had kangaroo burgers, filets and skewers. AKA breaded covered wieners straight from heaven! Photo courtesy of WindellOskay on flickr.com. I felt obligated to include this one as Tim Tams are only the most talked about Australian cookies in existence. However, be warned that when you return to America, youre only getting aioli with your fries at very classy establishments. "Our signature yellow and orange cheese really freaks Australians out," said Quora user Brian Collins in this thread. For the most part, these foods tend to be popular worldwide, and theyre staples that even the most jaded of travelers can enjoy when they visit the States. If you go to Australia and happen to fall in love with Vegemite, be sure to bring a few jars home because it's priced like caviar in America. Bonus! Its pretty unique that we can instantly turn air-dried blocks of noodles into steaming hot bowls of soup. Macca's Chicken and Cheese. Iced Vovos are biscuits topped with pink icing, raspberry jam, and then sprinkled with coconut. Australians take great pride in their coffee culture. Roasting marshmallows around the camp fire and pairing it with an overload of Hersheys plain chocolate is a classic all-American past time, and its hard not to be nostalgic about it. Dip these mystery sticks into some mustard and ketchup enjoy what is the infamous corn-dog. But whats normal to those in the US, might be strange to other people around the world. The way Australia serves all chips with garlic aioli, it's a beautiful thing . It is perfect for Taco Tuesday or Just Because Friday. Its popular in Australia as a snack for kids, but we will take any excuse to eat rainbow sprinkles on the daily. Once I discovered this magical snack, my roommates and I polished off a box a day. Caramello Koala. Australias Violet Crumble is fresh honeycomb and toffee covered in chocolate. Australian cut bacon just does not cut it, I am sorry, but its fact. Pizza Shapes are the only thing I miss more than the beaches, scenery and adorable little quokkas. The combination of fried cornmeal with a hot dog made with who knows what is actually much more appetizing than it sounds. I'm an American wholived in Australia for several months, so to learn more, I asked my Australian friends and dug through some Quora threads to find out what foods Americans eat that Australians would never touch. That email doesn't look right. You tryna be tricky? ? conversation my roomie has ever hadever. We grew up on root beer float parties as adults and vanilla vodka floats as kidshmm. When you are a broke college student like the rest of us, you drink boxed winemore affectionately known as goon. If youre in luck, you can find some quality goon starting around $AU7, which is about $5.20. Its hard to deny that Americans love their deep fried food, large portion sizes, and fast-food chains. This is on the top of my list of American that is missing in Australia. Austalia is missing this American food and needs it ASAP! The sweet treat is made of squares of sponge cake filled with strawberry jam or cream, then coated in a thin layer of chocolate and coconut. Or, who are we kidding, have a bit of both. But I have not nearly reached Australian-level beet consumption. The standard response to asking for any of these sauces and dips was Is aioli okay? Every. The candy is made up of shredded coconut, cherries and coated in dark chocolate. Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Her Campus Media LLC. Who in their right mind puts those two things together?" A photo posted by Eva Corsini (@eva_candy_corsini) on Sep 22, 2016 at 7:16am PDT. For all of you that get a McChicken with cheese, Australia would quite literally be heaven for you. Though Belvita breakfast crackers are a decent substitute, nothing equals to the original graham cracker smore! Talk about the best of both worlds. Aioli does not go with everything Australia. "Literally no food on their menu would remind an Australian of home. "Labelling random American food as Australian tends to annoy us much more than it really should,"said Quora user Josh Duck. But try explaining that to an Australian and their face will say it all. But, we have to admit we may have found a country that has us beat Australia. I guess when you walk into a grocery store and see one item in 50 different forms, you expect it to be pretty out of this world. Probably because it is completely different, but still. Instead, you have two options: espresso and instant. Whether you like it crunchy or perfectly smooth, peanut butter is both sweet and salty, easy to pack, and high in protein. The snack became popular with its original flavors, barbecue, chicken crimpy, cheddar, cheese and bacon, savory, and pizza. Its buttered toast with rainbow sprinkles. We just need to know when these Australian snacks are coming to our stateside grocery stores. For a savory breakfast to go option, nothing is better than some Jimmy in the morning! As an added bonus, they come in the fun shape of the classic Australian animal, a koala. It is delightful and no, you do not need to be celebrating Thanksgiving to enjoy it! You didnt really think we wouldnt put Vegemite on here, did you? He did not hesitate to jump in and get #iphones #sewersofinstagram #manholecover #sewers #teenagers #teenagermemes #momlife #lol #lolmemes #funnyvideos #funnyreels, Are you having any fun?! It tastes great and you can find it anywhere. Oh come on, you know you would love to put a ring on it. Why we love it: WHAT?!? Saveur Magazine reported that the first recipe dates back to 1917. Instead of going for that Aussie meat pie or sausage roll at 3 am, this is where it is at. Why its weird: Despite the fond memories, this one I have to agree with. For the most part, these foods tend to be popular worldwide, and they're staples that even the most jaded of travelers can enjoy when they visit the States. It doesnt quite taste like real coffee and I am still convinced you have to drink four cups of it to get the same effect as one cup of drip coffee. Thank you to the stoner Santa Claus that invited this morning pleasure. Photo courtesy of AndrewFiler on flickr.com. By adding your email you agree to get updates about Spoon University Healthier. The cookie is perfectly crunchy, the chocolate extremely smooth, and the filling melts nicely in your mouth. 5. Because of this, w. ere diving deeper to find out what foods Americans eat that Australians dont. So fabulous, you totally forget about the bathroom problems it will cause you right after you eat it. PUMPKIN AS A DESSERT!! Australia needs this food ASAP! The brand prides itself in having a wide range of flavors that include everything from Nacho Cheese to Margherita Pizza. Even tackling your first foreign grocery store is a battle on its own. But hey, after a few weeks, I knew to ask for aioli with my fries (or should I say "chips") rather than confuse the shit out of any more Aussie waiters. With the almost 40,000 products that can be observed in an American grocery store, it is safe to say there were many American foods that I noticed Australia needed. Add a side of rice and beans and Ole! Their value chicken sandwich is a Chicken and Cheese, which is basically a McChicken with a slice of cheese. Here is something most kids grew up on in America as the quick to-go breakfast pastry. Its sugary and buttery, and really easy to make. The bars provide a perfect level of crunch that makes a candy bar so much more mouth-watering. But, whats that sayingdont knock it til you try it? The Australians say to really enjoy it you have to coat a piece of toast in butter and then put a thin layer of Vegemite on it. Basically, this treat brings together everything we love about cookies and candy and rolls it into one. Its hard not to be overwhelmed when confronted with the stuff at the grocery store. So fingers crossed Tim Tams make their way to cookie aisles everywhere. They can be filled with any number of ingredients, but normally they are filled with cheese or even spaghetti. The cheese flavored corn chip pack all of the savory flavor without most of the mess, plus theyre even bigger in size. Here's how your diet will most likely change if you actually embrace the Australian (college student) way of life. Do you enjoy burning your mouth so hard that you get a blister? But in the US, it's a staple for sandwiches and burgers. Everyone has heard horror stories of gas station sushi, so I am always hesitant to eat sushi from unfamiliar places in the U.S. Instead of gummy worms, Australia has. 16 American Foods that Australia is Missing: I made mini pumpkin pies one year for my Aussie workmates and they all looked at me as if I was giving them rat poison. The brand prides itself in having a wide range of flavors that include everything from Nacho Cheese to Margherita Pizza. Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Her Campus Media LLC. Single. If you like cherry cordials, think of Cherry Ripe as their much cooler cousin from down-under. Craving even more delicious recipes? Oh, and, Australians take great pride in their coffee culture. You tryna be tricky? You can thank marketers of Angelus Marshmallows for that. "When I watch food shows that take place in America all I can think about is, why does your cheese look fake?" What? Yes! According to Australians, PB&J is supposed to be peanut butter and jam. My question isat that point, are you even eating Vegemite or just butter? The gummy candy comes in a rainbow of fruit flavors and is just as chewy as its U.S. counterpart, only much, much bigger. Minty, refreshing, and a label you can read. She still likes to eat them and will admit to their versatility, but, understandably, pretzels are dry, salty, and a bit underwhelming. Why its weird: This one I found pretty interesting because fluffisnt really an American thing, so much as it is a New England thing. If you went to summer camp or just grew up with junk-food loving parents, youve probably made a smore at one point in your life. And whatever snack you fancy, its safe to say the U.S. has no shortage of options. Theyre simple, mess-free, and (as with most of these items) can go with anything and still be awesome. Remember everyone: this is not a definitive list. Zap it in the microwave, saut some vegetables and meat on the side, add some chives and there you have it: a pretty dope ass meal, cooked in under 10 minutes. Yes, the snack is controversial, but keep an open mind. After moving back home to America from Aussieland I could not wait to stuff my face with a huge variety of American food that Australia was missing. Our bacon just happens to naturally come with all that juicy bacon grease that is a leading cause of house fires. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider It is impossible NOT to turn into the red finger bandit after demolishing a bag. Yeah, there are other flavors of Shapes, but none of them as popular and delightful as Pizza Shapes. The most delicious marinated Mexican meat that ever lived. But American supermarkets have Australian beer. Fairy bread has a magical name and an even more dazzling taste. Because you know, sometimes you just cant buy that nice piece of steak that doesnt need any sauce. Safe to say I loaded up on the fish, rice and seaweed goodness before returning a country of overpriced sushi. These little crackers are the perfect mix of cheese and salt, making them difficult to just have a few. That email doesn't look right. I mean come on, little cookies pieces as your breakfast cereal? Lamingtons are easily Australias most quintessential snack cake. Theyre kind of like Twix in terms of the ways theyre assembled, but in my humble opinion, a thousand times better. I think every kid in America could live off this blue box. The good news is the company is slowly becoming more global. In fact, Australians INSIDER spoke to seemed repulsed by it. Ive made it my mission to give you the first glimpse into these cultural food differences, so here we go. Plus, the consistency is a turn-off. How this is not in stores baffles me. The one thing everyone is told before they go to Australia: stock up on duty-free booze at the airport because you wont be able to afford it once you get there. Well, Twisties might just be here to answer your call. Dont hate, guys. Disclaimer: I never actually tried it, I only smelled it but that was more than enough to make me gag. Instead of gummy worms, Australia has Killer Pythons, and they are no joke. Luckily, if theres one thing Australia knows how to do its espresso. I love Hersheys chocolate when Im baking, especially when Im trying the fun recipes on the back of their packaging. Pretzels, you say? Follow along with my adventures daily by following my social pages below! Ive had it, and when diluted this way, its actually pretty tasty. Amazon.com. There are chocolate, double chocolate, caramel and about a hundred other flavors. American bacon is not bacon! No need to look any further for your waffle quickie! In the same fashion, there are foods . They are grilled sandwiches that are closed at the ends. Also, why is it orange?" I'll bet their coffee is awful too," said Quora user Richard Russell, "Labelling random American food as Australian tends to annoy us much more than it really should,", According to this Washington Post article. According to the companys site, Well, so are their snacks. Why its weird: They werent weird for my roommate so much as anti-climatic. This gives it a thicker texture and, accordingto Australians, a more flavorful taste. Their snack game puts ours to shame. Why they love it: Oh, Vegemite. Regardless, everyone around me loved it. Foreign countries aren't always going to eat or even sell the same foods as you're used to, and that's okay. A photo posted by Catherine Hooper (@thecatherinesarah) on Sep 20, 2016 at 10:19pm PDT. According to a CNBC report, Starbucks doesnt fit Australians' tastes because the company serves sweeter coffee options than Australians prefer. Add to this the multitude of flavors (shrimp, beef, chicken, and so much more) and its hard not to be taken aback by these little packets of goodness. March 30th, 2016. Australia has lamb, America has carne asada! According to this Washington Post article, most Australians think eating peanut butter and jelly is as gross as eating bologna and glue. For Aussies, it should be "peanut butter and jam.". This is on the top of my list of American that is missing in Australia. You can literally eat them whenever, but the most highly recommended is dipped in your afternoon tea or coffee. Basically, youd be hard-pressed to find it anywhere else, and its one of those cultural things that shes never really been able to get over. Tea time in America (if thats even a thing) will never be the same. Samantha from Queensland asked INSIDER. The cookie is made with chocolate biscuits, pure mint filling, and coated in dark chocolate. Personally, we vote all three. We put it on everything, and, admittedlyfor those not too familiar with its texture, it can be pretty hard to handle. Anzac Biscuits are made with oats, flour, butter, sugar, and coconut. Chocolate, caramel, and cute animals need we say more? *Sigh* The candy is made from Dairy Milk chocolate and then filled with a gooey caramel filling. They also come in a chicken flavor, which sounds weird, but admittedly were pretty into it. Instant coffee is, to put it lightly, the Natty of coffees. Australia is missing this creamy mozzarella cheese and pepperonis all stuffed within a baked dough for your instant pizza pleasure. They are made up of two biscuits filled with creme and then dipped in chocolate. The snack became popular with its original flavors, barbecue, chicken crimpy, cheddar, cheese and bacon, savory, and pizza. By adding your email you agree to get updates about Spoon University Healthier. You might be new to the world of savory pies, but trust us once you try one, you might never go back to sweet. Mixed opinions or not, if you want a condiment, it's not going to be in Australia. Yes, really! Due to a complicated mess of taxes put on liquor in Australia, you can expect to pay an arm and a leg for the same fifth of vodka you could get in The States for $9.99. Who doesnt love a good cheese puff? Not to mention that when you ask what it is, the most straight forward answer youll receive is yeast byproduct, which, Im sorry, just does not sound appetizing. Photo courtesy of raspberricupcakes on flickr.com. Saveur also reported that the marshmallow company aimed to develop recipes designed "to encourage home cooks to embrace the candy as an everyday ingredient" and this would hopefully boost sales. At the checkout at Vans in Santa Monica the woman ahead of me had three or four cans of Fosters. Luckily, thats where the Chicken and Cheese comes in. 7. Why its weird: Fairy bread is that snack that is made of totally normal and not shocking ingredients, but once you put them all together it sounds kind of questionable. Who is going to crave a salad . This snack is taking American candy to the next level, and we couldnt be more jealous. Were also pretty sure this is what unicorns live on daily. When you're getting ready to go abroad, someone somewhere is probably going to tell you "OMG you have to try this" or "I heard they eat this there." His excuse is that it takes him hours to build it all.. he doesnt have time or energy to pick it all 5 year old are fun #kids #momlife #momsofinstagram #dadlife #parenting #parentingtips #parenthood_moments #cleaningmotivation #playrooms #momhumor #dadhumour #dadhumor, moving back home to America from Aussieland. Just dont touch anything!!! Luckily, there was a heavenly alternative: Pizza Shapes. Its too crispy and it doesnt taste good, Stephanie from Queensland told INSIDER. 15. But this cream-filled sponge cake with a "never-ending expiration date" is a beloved food item since 1930 in America. Jelly is a dessert. So when Starbucks tried to expand within the continent, mutiple reports said, "Australia is a land of coffee culture, so much that when your flagship Americanism that is Starbucks came to the end of the world, it failed miserably," explained Hai Ling W Pole on, , Starbucks doesnt fit Australians' tastes because the company serves sweeter coffee options than Australians prefer. They are famous for their coffee shops and cafs, so you better get used to ordering a long black or a flat white to get your daily caffeine fix. If youre not trying to spend $7 on a kebab after youre already pricey night out, youll most likely find your drunk-self chowing down at Maccas. Why we love it: Fluff is literally melted, whipped marshmallow in a jar. Though not as fresh as from a waffle maker, these frozen Frisbees hit the waffle spot. Some of the most popular takeaway snacks in Australia are hand-sized meat pies. Even with the heartbreaking decision to get rid of the dollar menu, a McChicken is still cheaper in America. When I was first introduced to them I immediately went on to Amazon to have them shipped over, but the price was not as appealing as the snack itself. If you still wanted to eat this adorable Australian-native after making friends with it at a wildlife reserve, you could definitely enjoy it daily. And no, we do not deep fry our bacon, pfft! Fantales are another candy we are dying to add to our sweet tooth repertoire. Australia uses garlic aioli (literally garlic homemade mayo) on everything and I've never been happier. Weve all experienced the serious lock jaw that a spoonful of peanut butter can cause. Thanks to Australias wine country, drinking wine becomes the affordable norm. Australia took the classic snack to the next level with Cheezels. Other people tend to dive elbow deep into some salty chips. A photo posted by Raf (@velocirafftor) on Sep 21, 2016 at 4:32pm PDT. Add some whip cream on top and you are in sweet pumpkin heaven. Grits, Starbucks does serve a Flat White that experts say is rather good, bacon in Australia includes pork belly with a lean cut of pig loin thats. Why we love it: Few things come closer to heavenly perfection than peanut butter. We suggest two parts butter, to one part vegemite. Eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in America is different than eating one in Australia for one very important reason: jelly versus jam. Whats the perfect food to munch on, though? Though the chain definitely channels Australia, many Australians said that they aren't fans. I know McDonalds is different in every country, but what I didnt know is that a McChicken at Maccaswhat Aussies nicknamed our beloved Mickey Dsis $AU5.