"I had an American friend make a weird dish with sweet potatoes and marshmallows. 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. 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. The snack is one of the countrys most popular treats, and it comes in a variety of flavors including chewy caramel, peanut butter, and mint. Most Australians dont really understand what grits are. Yeah, there are other flavors of Shapes, but none of them as popular and delightful as Pizza Shapes. I love Hersheys chocolate when Im baking, especially when Im trying the fun recipes on the back of their packaging. 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. "I hear that Twinkies can survive a nuclear war. Our bacon just happens to naturally come with all that juicy bacon grease that is a leading cause of house fires. It pairs nicely with our favorite snack foods (celery, crackers, sliced apples, etc.) Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Her Campus Media LLC. Its sugary and buttery, and really easy to make. According to the companys site, 53 million packets are sold a year in Australia. maybe switch that around. Why its weird: Despite the fond memories, this one I have to agree with. Markets and restaurants always had kangaroo burgers, filets and skewers. Add a side of rice and beans and Ole! They essentially taste like flavor-blasted goldfish but instead are shaped like hexagonal Cheez-Its. But, we have to admit we may have found a country that has us beat Australia. They also come in a chicken flavor, which sounds weird, but admittedly were pretty into it. Limited-time offer! Once I discovered this magical snack, my roommates and I polished off a box a day. Cherry Ripe is manufactured by Cadbury Australia and is now the countrys oldest chocolate bar. Another American food Australia is missing is the most addicting type of fish you will ever eat. The upside, however, is that each candy is wrapped in an embarrassing moment to help remember why youll always need the sweet snack. A photo posted by Eva Corsini (@eva_candy_corsini) on Sep 22, 2016 at 7:16am PDT. Macca's Chicken and Cheese. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider The snack became popular with its original flavors, barbecue, chicken crimpy, cheddar, cheese and bacon, savory, and pizza. Regardless, everyone around me loved it. The most delicious marinated Mexican meat that ever lived. Why we love it: Few things come closer to heavenly perfection than peanut butter. Thanks to Australias wine country, drinking wine becomes the affordable norm. The treat has been around since the early 1900s, and is usually a staple of childrens birthday parties. We think that officially means you can snack on a bag of these, instead of grabbing McDonalds at lunch. Fairy bread is basically just white breadlathered with butter and dusted with hundreds and thousands of sprinkles. There are certain foods that we Americans just gravitate towards like juicy burgers, crispy fries, and stacked ice cream cones. Its light texture and sugary, vanilla taste make eating it off a spoon feel like putting a cloud of confection in your mouth. The standard response to asking for any of these sauces and dips was Is aioli okay? Every. Win, win! Luckily, if theres one thing Australia knows how to do its espresso. The brand prides itself in having a wide range of flavors that include everything from Nacho Cheese to Margherita Pizza. 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. That email doesn't look right. I am pretty sure I only ate two sandwiches in my time in Australia that didnt have beets on them. *Sigh* The candy is made from Dairy Milk chocolate and then filled with a gooey caramel filling. This snack is taking American candy to the next level, and we couldnt be more jealous. So what is it about Starbucks coffee that turns Australians off? Okay, I wouldnt go as far as saying kangaroo was a regular part of my diet, but it definitely was for some people. Caramello Koala. Talk about the best of both worlds. They were more like baby 44 gallon drums! Add some whip cream on top and you are in sweet pumpkin heaven. Jelly is a dessert. A photo posted by Raf (@velocirafftor) on Sep 21, 2016 at 4:32pm PDT. Chocolate, caramel, and cute animals need we say more? Going in for one jar? Yeah, pretzels make this list, but thats not to say she hated them. Yes! We suggest two parts butter, to one part vegemite. Jam is what you put on your toast/sandwich," Grace from Queensland explained to INSIDER. "It has an unnatural consistency. By adding your email you agree to get updates about Spoon University Healthier. Why they love it: The way I understand it, fairy bread is the hallmark of party food in Australia. Here's how your diet will most likely change if you actually embrace the Australian (college student) way of life. Here is something most kids grew up on in America as the quick to-go breakfast pastry. 7. They are essentially the Oreos of Australiabut better. According to this Washington Post article, most Australians think eating peanut butter and jelly is as gross as eating bologna and glue. This is just a personal American food that I love, though I know still popular amongst many adults. The corn-based snack really does taste like a cheeseburger. Why its weird: This is a bit of a cheat, because instant ramen noodles were created by Momofuku Ando for a Japanese food company called Nissin Foods. The snack became popular with its original flavors, barbecue, chicken crimpy, cheddar, cheese and bacon, savory, and pizza. The most delicious marinated Mexican meat that ever lived. The candy is made up of shredded coconut, cherries and coated in dark chocolate. Its popular in Australia as a snack for kids, but we will take any excuse to eat rainbow sprinkles on the daily. 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. Because of this, were diving deeper to find out what foods Americans eat that Australians dont. I would rather eat oats for brekky," said Jack. Unfortunately, they can rip your fillings out if you down an entire bag. So, uh Twix, Snickers, why are you holding out on us? Whats the perfect food to munch on, though? But this cream-filled sponge cake with a "never-ending expiration date" is a beloved food item since 1930 in America. Theyre simple, mess-free, and (as with most of these items) can go with anything and still be awesome. 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. For all of you that get a McChicken with cheese, Australia would quite literally be heaven for you. In the same fashion, there are foods . I'll bet their coffee is awful too," said Quora user Richard Russell in this thread. A photo posted by Ara (@aradelatorre) on Sep 5, 2016 at 5:27am PDT. Not every cut can be filet mignon. Well, Twisties might just be here to answer your call. According to the companys website, all of the milk ingredients are locally sourced. "PB&J is peanut butter and JAM, not jelly. Its also more expensive than their local cafes. 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. The gummy candy comes in a rainbow of fruit flavors and is just as chewy as its U.S. counterpart, only much, much bigger. But who cares..you can take my house, just dont take MY BACON!!! Photo courtesy of raspberricupcakes on flickr.com. Lamingtons are easily Australias most quintessential snack cake. Why they love it: Tim Tams are fantastic, and theres no reason the whole world shouldnt love these. But American supermarkets have Australian beer. The cheese flavored corn chip pack all of the savory flavor without most of the mess, plus theyre even bigger in size. Its healthy. However, be warned that when you return to America, youre only getting aioli with your fries at very classy establishments. I mean come on, little cookies pieces as your breakfast cereal? Mixed opinions or not, if you want a condiment, it's not going to be in Australia. These little crackers are the perfect mix of cheese and salt, making them difficult to just have a few. Why we love it: Hersheys chocolate is more convenient than anything. Probably because it is completely different, but still. Disclaimer: I never actually tried it, I only smelled it but that was more than enough to make me gag. Personally, we vote all three. 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. "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 this Quora thread. You can thank marketers of Angelus Marshmallows for that. 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. Yes, the snack is controversial, but keep an open mind. If you are a broke student or a drunk mess, Tina Burritos are always perfect to grab from your freezer. Dip these mystery sticks into some mustard and ketchup enjoy what is the infamous corn-dog. Instead, you have two options: espresso and instant. It is impossible NOT to turn into the red finger bandit after demolishing a bag. Who is going to crave a salad . Why its weird: Vegemite is extremely salty for those of us not used to it. She still likes to eat them and will admit to their versatility, but, understandably, pretzels are dry, salty, and a bit underwhelming. Photo courtesy of WindellOskay on flickr.com. They literally put beets on or with everythingpizza, sandwiches, salads, eggs, cheese plates. A photo posted by PopUpDiningKL Travel (@popupdiningkltravel) on Apr 22, 2016 at 1:19am PDT. All Rights Reserved, 9 Lansdowne Street, Suite 2Boston, MA 02215, drinking wine becomes the affordable norm, A photo posted by PopUpDiningKL Travel (@popupdiningkltravel), A photo posted by Catherine Hooper (@thecatherinesarah), A photo posted by Eva Corsini (@eva_candy_corsini). The spread is made of brewers yeast, vegetables, and spices. Why we love it: WHAT?!? Single. It spreads easily, pairs great with peanut butter (hell yea to that fluffer-nutter), and takes the necessity of a campfire out of a smore. Its also more expensive than their local cafes. Ive made it my mission to give you the first glimpse into these cultural food differences, so here we go. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. 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. Perfect, then these pizza treats are for you. Even tackling your first foreign grocery store is a battle on its own. Ranch, mayo, normal ketchup (not that stuff that tastes like old barbecue sauce)none of it really exists in Australia. Luckily, there was a heavenly alternative: Pizza Shapes. Craving even more delicious recipes? Australia has lamb, America has carne asada! Were also pretty sure this is what unicorns live on daily. Besides being unfamiliar with it, my roommate couldnt give too much of an explanation for the strangeness of this one. And whatever snack you fancy, its safe to say the U.S. has no shortage of options. AKA breaded covered wieners straight from heaven! While were on the topic of cheese Australians (along with some Americans) refer to pre-packaged cheese slices as "plastic cheese." We like to think these treats count toward our daily servings of fruit, and we will eat as many as it takes. But hey, they are full of nitrates that improve blood pressure and brain activity, so just embrace your temporarily purple tongue and eat beets as the Australians do. PUMPKIN AS A DESSERT!! 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. According to a CNBC report, Starbucks doesnt fit Australians' tastes because the company serves sweeter coffee options than Australians prefer. Its hard not to be overwhelmed when confronted with the stuff at the grocery store. 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. Though Belvita breakfast crackers are a decent substitute, nothing equals to the original graham cracker smore! By adding your email you agree to get updates about Spoon University Healthier. I felt obligated to include this one as Tim Tams are only the most talked about Australian cookies in existence. 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. View Hotmessgoestoozs profile on Facebook, View hotmessgoestoozs profile on Twitter, View hotmessgoestoozs profile on Instagram, View Hotmessgoestoozs profile on Pinterest, My nephew dropped his phone down the sewer drain. 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. At the checkout at Vans in Santa Monica the woman ahead of me had three or four cans of Fosters. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. YESSS! You didnt really think we wouldnt put Vegemite on here, did you? In the same fashion, there are foods that my Australian roommate introduced me to which definitely made me scratch my head at first. 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. But I have not nearly reached Australian-level beet consumption. Well, that would be the canola oil that keeps cheese in a can from solidifying and the apocarotenal that gives it a yellow-orange pigment.