Or, who are we kidding, have a bit of both. So when that is the case, A1 is a life saver making any type of steak you overcook taste like a million bucks! Typically they are filled with minced meat and gravy. 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. It pairs nicely with our favorite snack foods (celery, crackers, sliced apples, etc.) Add a side of rice and beans and Ole! The upside, however, is that each candy is wrapped in an embarrassing moment to help remember why youll always need the sweet snack. Time. Yes! 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. Going in for one jar? Markets and restaurants always had kangaroo burgers, filets and skewers. The cookie is perfectly crunchy, the chocolate extremely smooth, and the filling melts nicely in your mouth. Craving even more delicious recipes? 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. This dessert is perfect for tea time, an afternoon snack, or an after-dinner dessert. As an added bonus, they come in the fun shape of the classic Australian animal, a koala. I love Hersheys chocolate when Im baking, especially when Im trying the fun recipes on the back of their packaging. Instant coffee is, to put it lightly, the Natty of coffees. You can thank marketers of Angelus Marshmallows for that. In fact, Australians INSIDER spoke to seemed repulsed by it. Win, win! Sure, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all delicious, but there is something magical about eating for pure and mindless joy. 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. The spread is made of brewers yeast, vegetables, and spices. Whats the perfect food to munch on, though? Saveur Magazine reported that the first recipe dates back to 1917. For Aussies, it should be "peanut butter and jam." "PB&J is peanut butter and JAM, not jelly. Fantales are another candy we are dying to add to our sweet tooth repertoire. The bars provide a perfect level of crunch that makes a candy bar so much more mouth-watering. Also, each morsel wrapper has a trivia question on it making them a perfect party staple. Yes, they are mostly pure crap, of course, but hey it is America! Pizza Shapes are the only thing I miss more than the beaches, scenery and adorable little quokkas. *Sigh* The candy is made from Dairy Milk chocolate and then filled with a gooey caramel filling. I mean come on, little cookies pieces as your breakfast cereal? Australia has lamb, America has carne asada! She still likes to eat them and will admit to their versatility, but, understandably, pretzels are dry, salty, and a bit underwhelming. Australia took the classic snack to the next level with Cheezels. And whatever snack you fancy, its safe to say the U.S. has no shortage of options. That email doesn't look right. There are certain foods that we Americans just gravitate towards like juicy burgers, crispy fries, and stacked ice cream cones. Australia is missing this creamy mozzarella cheese and pepperonis all stuffed within a baked dough for your instant pizza pleasure. It is perfect for Taco Tuesday or Just Because Friday. Oh come on, you know you would love to put a ring on it. Limited-time offer! maybe switch that around. At the checkout at Vans in Santa Monica the woman ahead of me had three or four cans of Fosters. You can even find it on many kids menus in popular restaurants, it is so universally loved. When I was first introduced to them I immediately went on to Amazon to have them shipped over, but the price was not as appealing as the snack itself. I did spot Sarsaparilla soda from time to time at Coles, but nothing is like the deliciousness of Dads or A&W root beer. 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. Thanks to Australias wine country, drinking wine becomes the affordable norm. Also, why is it orange?" 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. So fingers crossed Tim Tams make their way to cookie aisles everywhere. Unfortunately, they can rip your fillings out if you down an entire bag. Why its weird: This one I found pretty interesting because fluffisnt really an American thing, so much as it is a New England thing. "Our signature yellow and orange cheese really freaks Australians out," said Quora user Brian Collins in this thread. Regardless, everyone around me loved it. Definitely not the main attraction at the circus. Macca's Chicken and Cheese. Quit looking for Burnett's and Goldfish and head straight for the goon and Shapes. Some go for sweet and grab that secret sleeve of cookies hidden in the back of the cupboard. Other people tend to dive elbow deep into some salty chips. 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. The corn-based snack really does taste like a cheeseburger. Its buttered toast with rainbow sprinkles. Because of this, were diving deeper to find out what foods Americans eat that Australians dont. I sometimes forget that geographically Australia is very close to Asia so there is a lot of Asian food. Why they love it: The way I understand it, fairy bread is the hallmark of party food in Australia. Okay, I wouldnt go as far as saying kangaroo was a regular part of my diet, but it definitely was for some people. Amazon.com. Why we love it: Few things come closer to heavenly perfection than peanut butter. We like to think these treats count toward our daily servings of fruit, and we will eat as many as it takes. Theyre simple, mess-free, and (as with most of these items) can go with anything and still be awesome. 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. Well, Twisties might just be here to answer your call. Grits, a beloved food in the South, is ground cornmeal thats boiled and served with meals. 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. Thats alarming," replied Jack when we asked his thoughts on Twinkies. But whats normal to those in the US, might be strange to other people around the world. But American supermarkets have Australian beer. In the same fashion, there are foods that my Australian roommate introduced me to which definitely made me scratch my head at first. Plus, the consistency is a turn-off. Why its weird: Fairy bread is that snack that is made of totally normal and not shocking ingredients, but once you put them all together it sounds kind of questionable. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider If you are a broke student or a drunk mess, Tina Burritos are always perfect to grab from your freezer. Mixed opinions or not, if you want a condiment, it's not going to be in Australia. The way Australia serves all chips with garlic aioli, it's a beautiful thing . Its cheap as hell you can buy a bulk supply for under $2 and really easy to hack. "It has an unnatural consistency. Australia uses garlic aioli (literally garlic homemade mayo) on everything and I've never been happier. But, whats that sayingdont knock it til you try it? Well, so are their snacks. Fill those syrup traps up with butter and some maple goodness and you are good to go! 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. 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. A photo posted by Raf (@velocirafftor) on Sep 21, 2016 at 4:32pm PDT. Why they love it: Tim Tams are fantastic, and theres no reason the whole world shouldnt love these. A photo posted by Ara (@aradelatorre) on Sep 5, 2016 at 5:27am PDT. This one cracks me upbecause it still manages to find its way into every youre from Australia?! Probably because it is completely different, but still. 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. Even tackling your first foreign grocery store is a battle on its own. We suggest two parts butter, to one part vegemite. I cant fathom it being a sole topping on un-toasted toast. 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. 8 Ways Moving Home After Living Abroad is Annoying, Living Abroad During the 2016 Presidential Election, An American Down Under: 15 MORE Ways Your Life Changes When You Move to Australia The Sequel, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), 10 Yummy On-The-Go Snacks for Busy Moms . Because you know, sometimes you just cant buy that nice piece of steak that doesnt need any sauce. For all of you that get a McChicken with cheese, Australia would quite literally be heaven for you. Photo courtesy of frankieLeon on flickr.com. Iced Vovos are biscuits topped with pink icing, raspberry jam, and then sprinkled with coconut. You tryna be tricky? We love our flaming hot in America, and adding this red messy powder to Cheetos just doesnt get any better. By adding your email you agree to get updates about Spoon University Healthier. You didnt really think we wouldnt put Vegemite on here, did you? American bacon is not bacon! ? conversation my roomie has ever hadever. 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. The brand prides itself in having a wide range of flavors that include everything from Nacho Cheese to Margherita Pizza. Beet chips are even a norm, whereas we can usually only find them at trendy health-food stores. This gives it a thicker texture and, accordingto Australians, a more flavorful taste. The gummy candy comes in a rainbow of fruit flavors and is just as chewy as its U.S. counterpart, only much, much bigger. Australians take great pride in their coffee culture. End up coming out with six; all a different brand, flavor, and level of smoothness. The snack became popular with its original flavors, barbecue, chicken crimpy, cheddar, cheese and bacon, savory, and pizza. Pretzels, you say? According to the companys website, all of the milk ingredients are locally sourced. Why its weird: Vegemite is extremely salty for those of us not used to it. 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. 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. Yeah, there are other flavors of Shapes, but none of them as popular and delightful as Pizza Shapes. Eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in America is different than eating one in Australia for one very important reason: jelly versus jam. I would rather eat oats for brekky," said Jack. Not every cut can be filet mignon. OMG bacon! The cheese flavored corn chip pack all of the savory flavor without most of the mess, plus theyre even bigger in size. It is delightful and no, you do not need to be celebrating Thanksgiving to enjoy it! Follow along with my adventures daily by following my social pages below! Spray can cheese, where you press a nozzle and squirt out an orange substance, is not common in Australia. It doesnt quite taste like real coffee and I am still convinced you have to drink four cups of it to get the same effect as one cup of drip coffee. My question isat that point, are you even eating Vegemite or just butter? Fairy bread has a magical name and an even more dazzling taste. The candy is made up of shredded coconut, cherries and coated in dark chocolate. Yes, the snack is controversial, but keep an open mind. Either way, Paula Dean would be proud. 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. Their value chicken sandwich is a Chicken and Cheese, which is basically a McChicken with a slice of cheese. This is on the top of my list of American that is missing in Australia. 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. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. AKA breaded covered wieners straight from heaven! Luckily, if theres one thing Australia knows how to do its espresso. It is impossible NOT to turn into the red finger bandit after demolishing a bag. Once toasted, these guys hit that sugary spot because well.. it is practically all sugar!! They also come in a chicken flavor, which sounds weird, but admittedly were pretty into it. According to the company's site, 53 million packets are sold a year in Australia. Instead of gummy worms, Australia has. "PB&J is peanut butter and JAM, not jelly. Jacquie from Queensland told INSIDER. Ive had a lot of beets in America. Caramello Koala. 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. 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. If you ask us, we think they should be a staple at adult parties too in America. Growing up in the States, sprinkles always went on gooey ice cream, fluffy cupcakes, or mixed into cake batter. For the most part, these foods tend to be popular worldwide, and theyre staples that even the most jaded of travelers can enjoy when they visit the States. Lets be real, theres hardly anything better than. Oh, and they do actually expire, for what it's worth. The treat has been around since the early 1900s, and is usually a staple of childrens birthday parties. We found foods there that leave us with some serious cravings. 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. Jam is what you put on your toast/sandwich," Grace from Queensland explained to INSIDER. 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. Its light texture and sugary, vanilla taste make eating it off a spoon feel like putting a cloud of confection in your mouth. My biggest regret when I arrived in Australia was not saying a sweet enough goodbye to American coffee before I left. Its also more expensive than their local cafes. While were on the topic of cheese Australians (along with some Americans) refer to pre-packaged cheese slices as "plastic cheese." Its also more expensive than their local cafes. Yeah, pretzels make this list, but thats not to say she hated them. 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. You can literally eat them whenever, but the most highly recommended is dipped in your afternoon tea or coffee. If you like cherry cordials, think of Cherry Ripe as their much cooler cousin from down-under. But this cream-filled sponge cake with a "never-ending expiration date" is a beloved food item since 1930 in America. The snack became popular with its original flavors, barbecue, chicken crimpy, cheddar, cheese and bacon, savory, and pizza. This is definitely on the top of my food bucket list. This is just a personal American food that I love, though I know still popular amongst many adults. How Australians survive without root beer blows my mind! "Labelling random American food as Australian tends to annoy us much more than it really should,"said Quora user Josh Duck. Its sugary and buttery, and really easy to make. Disclaimer: I never actually tried it, I only smelled it but that was more than enough to make me gag. Theyre kind of like Twix in terms of the ways theyre assembled, but in my humble opinion, a thousand times better. "I hear that Twinkies can survive a nuclear war. 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. So, uh Twix, Snickers, why are you holding out on us? However, be warned that when you return to America, youre only getting aioli with your fries at very classy establishments. I felt obligated to include this one as Tim Tams are only the most talked about Australian cookies in existence. The snack became popular with its original flavors, barbecue, chicken crimpy, cheddar, cheese and bacon, savory, and pizza. In the same fashion, there are foods . Whether you like it crunchy or perfectly smooth, peanut butter is both sweet and salty, easy to pack, and high in protein. 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." YESSS! So fabulous, you totally forget about the bathroom problems it will cause you right after you eat it. Luckily, thats where the Chicken and Cheese comes in. Perfect, then these pizza treats are for you. This snack is taking American candy to the next level, and we couldnt be more jealous. Chocolate, caramel, and cute animals need we say more? According to this Washington Post article, most Australians think eating peanut butter and jelly is as gross as eating bologna and glue. Probably more than most people because my parents have a weird obsession with them. Australias Violet Crumble is fresh honeycomb and toffee covered in chocolate. How this is not in stores baffles me. 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. Just dont touch anything!!! Should be called sugar-tart, really but then where is the fun in that! 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. and can be used in a variety of fun meals. Their snack game puts ours to shame. Instead of going for that Aussie meat pie or sausage roll at 3 am, this is where it is at. Once I discovered this magical snack, my roommates and I polished off a box a day.