A photo posted by Catherine Hooper (@thecatherinesarah) on Sep 20, 2016 at 10:19pm PDT. Here's how your diet will most likely change if you actually embrace the Australian (college student) way of life. Quit looking for Burnett's and Goldfish and head straight for the goon and Shapes. When you went over to a birthday party (or if there was a celebration), fairy bread was most probably lining the rainbow party plates. Instead of gummy worms, Australia has. The spread is made of brewers yeast, vegetables, and spices. "Labelling random American food as Australian tends to annoy us much more than it really should,"said Quora user Josh Duck. This dessert is perfect for tea time, an afternoon snack, or an after-dinner dessert. ? conversation my roomie has ever hadever. A photo posted by Ara (@aradelatorre) on Sep 5, 2016 at 5:27am PDT. They are the classic staple of chewy bite-sized caramel pieces covered in chocolate, and we could probably polish off an entire bag in one sitting. OMG bacon! According to a CNBC report, Starbucks doesnt fit Australians' tastes because the company serves sweeter coffee options than Australians prefer. 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. Yes, the snack is controversial, but keep an open mind. Jelly is a dessert. We just need to know when these Australian snacks are coming to our stateside grocery stores. Its buttered toast with rainbow sprinkles. In the same fashion, there are foods . We put it on everything, and, admittedlyfor those not too familiar with its texture, it can be pretty hard to handle. Its light texture and sugary, vanilla taste make eating it off a spoon feel like putting a cloud of confection in your mouth. Though she loves it now, it certainly took my roommate some time to get used to. Regardless, everyone around me loved it. By adding your email you agree to get updates about Spoon University Healthier. Eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in America is different than eating one in Australia for one very important reason: jelly versus jam. as well as other partner offers and accept our, Its hard to deny that Americans love their deep fried food, large portion sizes, and fast-food chains. 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. Who in their right mind puts those two things together?" So when that is the case, A1 is a life saver making any type of steak you overcook taste like a million bucks! 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." "PB&J is peanut butter and JAM, not jelly. Nonetheless, they are still hot on the American market, and almost every dorm I visit has a pile of them teetering behind some locked cabinet. 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. Macca's Chicken and Cheese. All Rights Reserved, 9 Lansdowne Street, Suite 2Boston, MA 02215, luxuriously silky Lindt chocolate truffle, Fairy bread is basically just white bread, The Instagram Accounts Every Donut Lover Should Be Following, 11 Reasons Why Harrisonburg Needs a Trader Joes ASAP. "Our signature yellow and orange cheese really freaks Australians out," said Quora user Brian Collins in this thread. You tryna be tricky? So fabulous, you totally forget about the bathroom problems it will cause you right after you eat it. Photo courtesy of frankieLeon on flickr.com. 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?! Everyone has heard horror stories of gas station sushi, so I am always hesitant to eat sushi from unfamiliar places in the U.S. Although this might be more of a pride thing for Australians a simple Flat White will do (though we should note that, Bacon in America is technically made from pork belly, while, "Literally no food on their menu would remind an Australian of home. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Oh, and, Australians take great pride in their coffee culture. Its hard not to be overwhelmed when confronted with the stuff at the grocery store. They also come in a chicken flavor, which sounds weird, but admittedly were pretty into it. AKA breaded covered wieners straight from heaven! Other people tend to dive elbow deep into some salty chips. Minty, refreshing, and a label you can read. March 30th, 2016. For a savory breakfast to go option, nothing is better than some Jimmy in the morning! So, uh Twix, Snickers, why are you holding out on us? Dried apricot, peach filling, and milk chocolate come together to make FruChocs. But the street sushi in Australia was around $2 for a roll and was actually legit. Going in for one jar? Instead of gummy worms, Australia has Killer Pythons, and they are no joke. According to the company's site, 53 million packets are sold a year in Australia. Should be called sugar-tart, really but then where is the fun in that! You can thank marketers of Angelus Marshmallows for that. Not every cut can be filet mignon. Probably because it is completely different, but still. Beet chips are even a norm, whereas we can usually only find them at trendy health-food stores. "I had an American friend make a weird dish with sweet potatoes and marshmallows. There are certain foods that we Americans just gravitate towards like juicy burgers, crispy fries, and stacked ice cream cones. Why they love it: Tim Tams are fantastic, and theres no reason the whole world shouldnt love these. Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Her Campus Media LLC. "It has an unnatural consistency. Why they love it: Oh, Vegemite. Time. Personally, we vote all three. However, I have to defend Vegemite here, because Americans have this crazy perception that all Australians are just eating it in globs off of a spoon, and maybe some hardos are, but in reality, its eaten in small quantities mixed with butter. 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. If you ask us, we think they should be a staple at adult parties too in America. Yeah, pretzels make this list, but thats not to say she hated them. Their snack game puts ours to shame. They are made up of two biscuits filled with creme and then dipped in chocolate. Its hard to deny that Americans love their deep fried food, large portion sizes, and fast-food chains. That email doesn't look right. Mixed opinions or not, if you want a condiment, it's not going to be in Australia. Photo courtesy of WindellOskay on flickr.com. The cookie is perfectly crunchy, the chocolate extremely smooth, and the filling melts nicely in your mouth. Why its weird: As explained by my roomie, this one has more to do with Americas obsession with the spread than with the peanut butter itself. Australia has lamb, America has carne asada! Dip these mystery sticks into some mustard and ketchup enjoy what is the infamous corn-dog. A photo posted by PopUpDiningKL Travel (@popupdiningkltravel) on Apr 22, 2016 at 1:19am PDT. Its pretty unique that we can instantly turn air-dried blocks of noodles into steaming hot bowls of soup. Its healthy. If you study abroad in Australia, you will soon discover that pretzels are hard to find and Im not sure I ever saw a package of Goldfish. Cans? I felt obligated to include this one as Tim Tams are only the most talked about Australian cookies in existence. You tryna be tricky? What? "Our signature yellow and orange cheese really freaks Australians out," said Quora user Brian Collins, But this cream-filled sponge cake with a ", " is a beloved food item since 1930 in America. Instant coffee is, to put it lightly, the Natty of coffees. The cheese flavored corn chip pack all of the savory flavor without most of the mess, plus theyre even bigger in size. Probably more than most people because my parents have a weird obsession with them. Why its weird: This one I found pretty interesting because fluffisnt really an American thing, so much as it is a New England thing. No, that is not slang for something else, but instead a buttery biscuit and juicy sausage that makes your day seem like it is going to be totally fabulous. Grits, a beloved food in the South, is ground cornmeal thats boiled and served with meals. This is on the top of my list of American that is missing in Australia. that the first recipe dates back to 1917. 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. Our bacon just happens to naturally come with all that juicy bacon grease that is a leading cause of house fires. 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. 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. For Aussies, it should be "peanut butter and jam." "PB&J is peanut butter and JAM, not jelly. In fact, Australians INSIDER spoke to seemed repulsed by it. Sure, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all delicious, but there is something magical about eating for pure and mindless joy. Why its weird: Theres nothing weird about Tim Tams, but youd be hard pressed to find a cookie here that lives up to it. Not only does it taste good, its also versatile AF and is great for on-the-go snacking, which means that America, home to every major fast food chain out there, is the perfect place for it. 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. Instead of going for that Aussie meat pie or sausage roll at 3 am, this is where it is at. They are essentially the Oreos of Australiabut better. According to the companys site, Well, so are their snacks. It's worth noting that every person has their personal food preferences, but these are just some of the most popular opinions I came across. And whatever snack you fancy, its safe to say the U.S. has no shortage of options. 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. The snack became popular with its original flavors, barbecue, chicken crimpy, cheddar, cheese and bacon, savory, and pizza. This Mexican (cough) American meat Australia definitely needs! Sorry Oreos, but we have fallen in love with a different sandwich cookie the Tim Tam. 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. We like to think these treats count toward our daily servings of fruit, and we will eat as many as it takes. As an added bonus, they come in the fun shape of the classic Australian animal, a koala. Because of this, w. ere diving deeper to find out what foods Americans eat that Australians dont. No need to look any further for your waffle quickie! While were on the topic of cheese Australians (along with some Americans) refer to pre-packaged cheese slices as "plastic cheese." This snack is taking American candy to the next level, and we couldnt be more jealous. Lets be real, theres hardly anything better than snacking. YESSS! End up coming out with six; all a different brand, flavor, and level of smoothness. 5. Most Australians dont really understand what grits are. Australia uses garlic aioli (literally garlic homemade mayo) on everything and I've never been happier. My roommate spent a good two weeks in Australia asking everyone where she could find bottomless drip coffeeturns out it doesnt exist there. Most Australians dont really understand what grits are. "From what I imagine in my head, it would taste bland and gross. 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. We dont know about you, but closing off the ends to leave all the warm filling inside sounds like the best idea since, well, sliced bread. I did spot Sarsaparilla soda from time to time at Coles, but nothing is like the deliciousness of Dads or A&W root beer. They are grilled sandwiches that are closed at the ends. Tea time in America (if thats even a thing) will never be the same. Okay, I wouldnt go as far as saying kangaroo was a regular part of my diet, but it definitely was for some people. How does one survive without the deliciousness of a smore in AU?! Once I discovered this magical snack, my roommates and I polished off a box a day.