, most Australians think eating peanut butter and jelly is as gross as eating bologna and glue. The cheese flavored corn chip pack all of the savory flavor without most of the mess, plus theyre even bigger in size. 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. A photo posted by Catherine Hooper (@thecatherinesarah) on Sep 20, 2016 at 10:19pm PDT. 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. 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. I think every kid in America could live off this blue box. Disclaimer: I never actually tried it, I only smelled it but that was more than enough to make me gag. Sorry Oreos, but we have fallen in love with a different sandwich cookie the Tim Tam. They are essentially the Oreos of Australiabut better. "When I watch food shows that take place in America all I can think about is, why does your cheese look fake?" Its pretty unique that we can instantly turn air-dried blocks of noodles into steaming hot bowls of soup. In the same fashion, there are foods . 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. Add a side of rice and beans and Ole! We like to think these treats count toward our daily servings of fruit, and we will eat as many as it takes. I mean come on, little cookies pieces as your breakfast cereal? 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?! The candy is made up of shredded coconut, cherries and coated in dark chocolate. The gummy candy comes in a rainbow of fruit flavors and is just as chewy as its U.S. counterpart, only much, much bigger. Personally, we vote all three. Once toasted, these guys hit that sugary spot because well.. it is practically all sugar!! But in the US, it's a staple for sandwiches and burgers. Mark us down as official grilled cheese converts. For Aussies, it should be "peanut butter and jam." "PB&J is peanut butter and JAM, not jelly. Saveur Magazine reported that the first recipe dates back to 1917. Either way, Paula Dean would be proud. Pumpkin as a dessert? Instead of gummy worms, Australia has Killer Pythons, and they are no joke. #momlife #momhumor #dadlife #dadhumor #parenthood #parenthumor #parentingmemes #momreels #5yearsold #kids #mommy #dinnertonight #dinnertime #parentproblems #boymomlife #boymom, Young love, innocence and learning body parts hah #momlife #momhumor #dadhumor #dadlife #parenting #parentingtips #parentingmemes #momvibes #momreels #parentlife #kidsofinstagram #mommyhood #dancing #love #kidlove, Same mess every day in his room. Were also pretty sure this is what unicorns live on daily. A photo posted by Raf (@velocirafftor) on Sep 21, 2016 at 4:32pm PDT. Why its weird: Vegemite is extremely salty for those of us not used to it. Instant coffee is, to put it lightly, the Natty of coffees. Weve all experienced the serious lock jaw that a spoonful of peanut butter can cause. It is impossible NOT to turn into the red finger bandit after demolishing a bag. 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. Australia needs this food ASAP! Yes, they are mostly pure crap, of course, but hey it is America! Besides being unfamiliar with it, my roommate couldnt give too much of an explanation for the strangeness of this one. That email doesn't look right. Basically, this treat brings together everything we love about cookies and candy and rolls it into one. 7. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. But American supermarkets have Australian beer. Some go for sweet and grab that secret sleeve of cookies hidden in the back of the cupboard. My roommate spent a good two weeks in Australia asking everyone where she could find bottomless drip coffeeturns out it doesnt exist there. I am pretty sure I only ate two sandwiches in my time in Australia that didnt have beets on them. This is just a personal American food that I love, though I know still popular amongst many adults. How does one survive without the deliciousness of a smore in AU?! According to a CNBC report, Starbucks doesnt fit Australians' tastes because the company serves sweeter coffee options than Australians prefer. 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. Australians love Vegemite because its a quick, easy spread to top off your morning toast, and, despite all the sodium, is actually jammed full of B vitamins. This is on the top of my list of American that is missing in Australia. By adding your email you agree to get updates about Spoon University Healthier. Why its weird: Theres nothing weird about Tim Tams, but youd be hard pressed to find a cookie here that lives up to it. My question isat that point, are you even eating Vegemite or just butter? Mixed opinions or not, if you want a condiment, it's not going to be in Australia. Who doesnt love a good cheese puff? In the same fashion, there are foods that my Australian roommate introduced me to which definitely made me scratch my head at first. You might be new to the world of savory pies, but trust us once you try one, you might never go back to sweet. "PB&J is peanut butter and JAM, not jelly. Eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in America is different than eating one in Australia for one very important reason: jelly versus jam. 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. 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. Yes, really! Talk about the best of both worlds. 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. According to the company's site, 53 million packets are sold a year in Australia. Add a side of rice and beans and Ole! They also come in a chicken flavor, which sounds weird, but admittedly were pretty into it. The most delicious marinated Mexican meat that ever lived. You didnt really think we wouldnt put Vegemite on here, did you? Photo courtesy of AndrewFiler on flickr.com. Single. Follow along with my adventures daily by following my social pages below! By adding your email you agree to get updates about Spoon University Healthier. We found foods there that leave us with some serious cravings. This one cracks me upbecause it still manages to find its way into every youre from Australia?! Limited-time offer! Typically they are filled with minced meat and gravy. According to this Washington Post article, most Australians think eating peanut butter and jelly is as gross as eating bologna and glue. Its light texture and sugary, vanilla taste make eating it off a spoon feel like putting a cloud of confection in your mouth. hatever snack you fancy, its safe to say the U.S. has no shortage of options. You can literally eat them whenever, but the most highly recommended is dipped in your afternoon tea or coffee. Jacquie from Queensland told INSIDER. Here's how your diet will most likely change if you actually embrace the Australian (college student) way of life. The cookie is made with chocolate biscuits, pure mint filling, and coated in dark chocolate. The snack became popular with its original flavors, barbecue, chicken crimpy, cheddar, cheese and bacon, savory, and pizza. Bacon in America is technically made from pork belly, while bacon in Australia includes pork belly with a lean cut of pig loin thats not cooked until crispy. The corn-based snack really does taste like a cheeseburger. What? She still likes to eat them and will admit to their versatility, but, understandably, pretzels are dry, salty, and a bit underwhelming. They are grilled sandwiches that are closed at the ends. Just watch it in the microwave as these puppies tend to become exploding cheese bombs. 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. This gives it a thicker texture and, accordingto Australians, a more flavorful taste. This dessert is perfect for tea time, an afternoon snack, or an after-dinner dessert. But whats normal to those in the US, might be strange to other people around the world. Fairy bread has a magical name and an even more dazzling taste. Most Australians dont really understand what grits are. 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. "I had an American friend make a weird dish with sweet potatoes and marshmallows. "From what I imagine in my head, it would taste bland and gross. Aioli does not go with everything Australia. For a savory breakfast to go option, nothing is better than some Jimmy in the morning! This is definitely on the top of my food bucket list. If you are a broke student or a drunk mess, Tina Burritos are always perfect to grab from your freezer. Iced Vovos are biscuits topped with pink icing, raspberry jam, and then sprinkled with coconut. If you go to Australia and happen to fall in love with Vegemite, be sure to bring a few jars home because its priced like caviar in America. How this is not in stores baffles me. Dried apricot, peach filling, and milk chocolate come together to make FruChocs. Their snack game puts ours to shame. Ive had a lot of beets in America. Thats alarming," replied Jack when we asked his thoughts on Twinkies. 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. YESSS! Though not as fresh as from a waffle maker, these frozen Frisbees hit the waffle spot. #momlife #dadlife #parenthood #parentingtips #parentingmemes #momreels #parentingreels #friendshipgoals #partnergoals, The welcoming speech from the pilot is always so informative there is not one single flight I dont have to bug someone around me to ask if what was just said was important lol #travel #flying #airplanes #pilots #pilotlife #thisisthecaptainspeaking #traveling #travelmemes #travelreels #traveljokes #travelhumor #humor, Typical conversation with my 5 year old that goes no where! Lets be real, theres hardly anything better than snacking. Pizza Shapes are the only thing I miss more than the beaches, scenery and adorable little quokkas. My biggest regret when I arrived in Australia was not saying a sweet enough goodbye to American coffee before I left. So fingers crossed Tim Tams make their way to cookie aisles everywhere. Ranch, mayo, normal ketchup (not that stuff that tastes like old barbecue sauce)none of it really exists in Australia. 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. Add some whip cream on top and you are in sweet pumpkin heaven. "Labelling random American food as Australian tends to annoy us much more than it really should,"said Quora user Josh Duck. Regardless, everyone around me loved it. We think that officially means you can snack on a bag of these, instead of grabbing McDonalds at lunch. So when Starbucks tried to expand within the continent, mutiple reports saidit fell flat. 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. But, in terms of enjoying quality chocolate, sometimes you just need a luxuriously silky Lindt chocolate truffle to love you instead of the powdery fake stuff. Theyre simple, mess-free, and (as with most of these items) can go with anything and still be awesome. ? conversation my roomie has ever hadever. Its healthy. Not every cut can be filet mignon. The treat has been around since the early 1900s, and is usually a staple of childrens birthday parties. Yes, the snack is controversial, but keep an open mind. Beet chips are even a norm, whereas we can usually only find them at trendy health-food stores. You tryna be tricky? Its too crispy and it doesnt taste good, Stephanie from Queensland told INSIDER. Why its weird: They werent weird for my roommate so much as anti-climatic. Time. But whats normal to those in the US, might be strange to other people around the world. Why they love it: The way I understand it, fairy bread is the hallmark of party food in Australia. It is perfect for Taco Tuesday or Just Because Friday. 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. Jam is what you put on your toast/sandwich," Grace from Queensland explained to INSIDER. Foreign countries aren't always going to eat or even sell the same foods as you're used to, and that's okay. AKA breaded covered wieners straight from heaven! It is delightful and no, you do not need to be celebrating Thanksgiving to enjoy it! Chocolate, caramel, and cute animals need we say more? Safe to say I loaded up on the fish, rice and seaweed goodness before returning a country of overpriced sushi. We grew up on root beer float parties as adults and vanilla vodka floats as kidshmm. 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. As an added bonus, they come in the fun shape of the classic Australian animal, a koala. Even tackling your first foreign grocery store is a battle on its own. They are made up of two biscuits filled with creme and then dipped in chocolate. Though the chain definitely channels Australia, many Australians said that they aren't fans. 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. Australians take great pride in their coffee culture.