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TheCentralScrutinizer · 16 Oct 09 :: 01:20

Yep, the big, thick fluffy ones are American biscuits. Since I grew up on them, it's cracking me up that ya'll think they're so weird.

They kind of are like big, salty scones. Most people eat them with butter and jam, or honey. But in the south, we love our biscuits and gravy. I get this great breakfast quite often of breaded & fried pork tenderloin, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy and hash browns. It's about a billion calories, but it's awesome.

Warbee · 16 Oct 09 :: 01:28

Mmm fair enough. I dont think they are weird. We just dont really have them here. Besides if we are talking breakfast that other countries think are strange I cant really talk coming from the Australian background of vegemite. Have you guys tried vegemite? I have yet to meet a non-Australian that enjoys it

Edit: Hahaha I was just thinking the kind of reaction you would get here if you asked for biscuits with gravy. Hahaha

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TheCentralScrutinizer · 16 Oct 09 :: 01:58

I've had lots of Australian food, actually. Because of my former writing partner, a former co-worker at a company I used to work for, and a great little restaurant we have called Australian Bakery Cafe. My co-worker once got a care package from home and she had to make everyone try Vegemite. I have to say it was one of the most disgusting things I've ever tasted in my life. Reminded me of earwax, actually. What is that stuff made from anyway?

Warbee · 16 Oct 09 :: 02:04

Haha well to make it even more appealing its actually concentrated yeast extract. Sounds yummy...*sarcasm plus!*

But if you have tried Australian biscuits. Have you ever had tim tams? mmmmmmmm SOOOOOO good. Or the tim tam dunk, where you bite both ends of the tim tam and then drink a hot chocolate or coffee through the biscuit (cookie biscuit type). OH YUM!

TheCentralScrutinizer · 16 Oct 09 :: 02:07

Nope, but I'm sure the have that at ABC. They actually have this huge wall of imported Aussie food. I'll check next time I go there. I remember that Merete got some in her care package though.

TeeJay · 16 Oct 09 :: 08:48

I think Vegemite is something only Australians and maybe New Zealanders can appreciate. I also found it profoundly despicable. The Brits have something similar, called Marmite, but I'm told it tastes slightly different than Vegemite. I don't like either. My British colleague Rob swore by half-burnt toast with Marmite. Ugh!

-TeeJay

justme · 16 Oct 09 :: 18:34

I've tried Vegamite, and that was the last time I'll be putting any in my mouth. Blechh! No offense to any Aussies who eat it and love it. It must be an acquired taste.

Tim Tams DO look good. They look like Tasty Cakes or Little Debbies. And lots of variety, which is nice.:P http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&s … CCgQsAQwAw

TeeJay · 16 Oct 09 :: 18:46

Oooh, I think I've eaten those. They were good, as far as I recall.

-TeeJay

Warbee · 17 Oct 09 :: 11:46

Haha no offence taken. I eat vegemite pretty much every morning on toast and LOVE it. And I promise you Tim Tams.....they are definitely an experience to be had. OH OH OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! So good!

Editsound · 18 Oct 09 :: 02:54

Another big no on vegemite. I was surprised how much I didn't like it. Usually when I try another cultures food, even if I don't like it, I can usually see how one could like it. But Vegemite is the exception. It is interesting how many of us have tried it though.

TheCentralScrutinizer · 18 Oct 09 :: 03:13

Me too, Rick. One of my favorite things is exploring other cultures through their food. I'm very adventurous. Not much I won't try once. But yeah, I can't see the appeal at all either.

Simon · 19 Oct 09 :: 11:24

Wow. I knew I had been busy. But i never knew i had been busy enough to miss a whole topic discussed. Love the mug. Wish i had one.

domesticelefant · 19 Oct 09 :: 13:13

And I was wondering why you didn't answer a topic with your name.

Simon · 19 Oct 09 :: 15:25

Yeah. I am planning to try and get on here more now.

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