I think that survey data suffers from some major anchoring bias. I’m betting that most people just put numbers all around the same areas.
I only noticed this because I was surprised to see my culture listed and I don’t think most people outside of Australia even know what Fairy Bread is, and probably think the term “Sausage Sizzle” sounds funny while never having been to a Bunnings. While we lay claim to the Meat Pie, I find it hard to back considering such a similar dish was served in the original globe theatre.
Stuff like Witchetty Grubs and Bush Tucker are probably illegal to serve in other countries. While many Australians eat Kangaroo, it’s mostly dog food. Americans are often surprised to read the back of their dog food cans. It’s not advertised that it’s Roo to You. Croc is so rarely eaten. I’ve only had it once or twice.
Meat pies without the capitalisation must go back to the UK...theres mince and onion, steak and ale, chicken and mushroom, game pie, gala pie, pork pies, Cornish pasties, scotch pies, etc.
I certainly did! I will say that the whole country has a population between those of Texas and Florida, and it’s not like those places have well-developed diverse local cuisines! Some dishes and styles, sure, but that’s all I’d really expect.
I’ve only spent a few weeks in Australia (Geelong and Melbourne), but I can say the meat pies were consistently excellent.
And I’m glad someone informed me in advance that your tomato sauce is what Americans call ketchup.
Australian here,
I think that survey data suffers from some major anchoring bias. I’m betting that most people just put numbers all around the same areas.
I only noticed this because I was surprised to see my culture listed and I don’t think most people outside of Australia even know what Fairy Bread is, and probably think the term “Sausage Sizzle” sounds funny while never having been to a Bunnings. While we lay claim to the Meat Pie, I find it hard to back considering such a similar dish was served in the original globe theatre.
Stuff like Witchetty Grubs and Bush Tucker are probably illegal to serve in other countries. While many Australians eat Kangaroo, it’s mostly dog food. Americans are often surprised to read the back of their dog food cans. It’s not advertised that it’s Roo to You. Croc is so rarely eaten. I’ve only had it once or twice.
Drinks wise, we’ve got great coffee and VB.
People famously hate Vegemite and no one knows what a Chiko Roll is.
Anyway, that was a culture rant. I hope someone learnt something about Australian food.
Meat pies without the capitalisation must go back to the UK...theres mince and onion, steak and ale, chicken and mushroom, game pie, gala pie, pork pies, Cornish pasties, scotch pies, etc.
Vegemite is of course Australian marmite.
I certainly did! I will say that the whole country has a population between those of Texas and Florida, and it’s not like those places have well-developed diverse local cuisines! Some dishes and styles, sure, but that’s all I’d really expect.
I’ve only spent a few weeks in Australia (Geelong and Melbourne), but I can say the meat pies were consistently excellent.
And I’m glad someone informed me in advance that your tomato sauce is what Americans call ketchup.