Food i can not live without

[Davestone]

This morning i realized even if i only have it once a week..life is not worth living without bacon,,preferably..Lazy Maple :tup2:

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[Theold--scottyb]

A good ole steak..

[muskymike]

PIZZA!! :clap2:

[DonB]

Habañero pepper.

[chassis]

Delmonico steak, and on nights we're not having steak, hamburgers! Both liberally dosed with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Burgers need to be rosy pink and juicy. Steaks need to be seared and blackened on the outside, bloody red in the middle. Excuse me while I wipe the saliva off my keyboard.

[jvcstone]

Them big old beef ribs at Cooper's BBQ will be my downfall. weigh in at about a pound each.

JVC

[slb]

Is beer food? :loaded:

[flatfloor]

Add my wife's vote to Will's #5 I like my steak medium rare, add a real Idaho baked potato to that. :yum:

[south]

Vegemite on hot buttered toast :yummy:

[Rob Z]

Paula

When I was teaching I had a student from Australia, and he brought in some vegemite for us to try. 15+ years ago, and I still remember it! :sick: :eek:

[south]

Did you eat it neat? Here's the quick tip: DON'T EVER EAT THAT STUFF NEAT! We often get exchangees to eat it off a teaspoon, its just too funny for words!!!!! If you ever get the chance to try it again, spread it veeeeeeeerrrrrrry thinly on some hot buttery toast: guarantee you will like it! Speaking of yucky, whats the go with Dr Pepper? Never tried it until a couple of years ago (bought some at a specialty store for homesick foreigners) Do you use it as paint stripper when it goes flat?

[Rob Z]

Dr Pepper :rofl: I love Dr Pepper, but cold and not flat. :)

I think I had the vegemite on a piece of bread. I had fun that year because I had students from all over the world...Australia, England, Sri Lanka, India, France, Mexico, and others.

With your advice, I'll try it again. Don't know if it is sold anywhere around here though.

[south]

Well, have a hunt about for some and if you can't find it, I would be more than happy to post you some!!!!! Its now available here in tubes as a handy travel pack for those who can't be without their Vegemite. It's a little bit sad, really. I did find the thread on grits interesting, too.

We have a French exchangee here at the moment: very funny guy. He really likes Australian food: has put on 8 kgs in 3 months. He claims that frogs are low-fat. And won't let us call Aussie sparkling white wine "champagne": he gets very testy about that. He loves our lamb: is it true you guys don't eat much lamb over there?

[Tool Guy - Kg]

No where near that of beef or chicken. I think most find it pretty baa-aaa-aaad. :clap2:

There are gyro stands in quite a few locations, but no where near the number of hamburger joints. :)

[south]

Okay, one last question then I'm going to the pub: do you guys really drink Foster's? Because no-one here actually does. We think its funny that the Brits drink it (but we don't really need an excuse to laugh at them!) Have a good weekend!

[Tool Guy - Kg]

You can find Foster's in the bars that specialize in lots of different beers, but not everywhere. It's kind of like another beer called Old Milwaukee....it's junk....yet people drink it. :shrug:

It's the Brits, not us Americans. Make fun of them. :D

[flatfloor]

OK, we defined grits, now what the hell is Vegemite? Sounds like something you'd spray on plants to kill insects.

True sheep are not a big part of our diet here. They have a very strong political lobby. The only ones eaten have been executed for crimes against nature. :sheep:

[chassis]

When we lived in Australia I tried Vegemite. From what I recall, it is the yeasty remains (sludge) left over from the beer brewing process. It comes in a jar and looks like dark peanut butter; like Nutella but lighter in color. And not as good tasting. ;) It's very salty and has a taste that's hard to describe. I ate it "neat" with a bunch of Aussies watching for my reaction. Evidently it was very funny, to them. :cool:

Spread thinly on hot buttered toast sounds like it would be better than the way I had it.

[slb]

Okay, one last question then I'm going to the pub: do you guys really drink Foster's? Because no-one here actually does. We think its funny that the Brits drink it (but we don't really need an excuse to laugh at them!) Have a good weekend!

I visited Australia about ten years ago and realized then that Foster's wasn't very popular there. Seems I remember VB (Victoria Bitters?) and XXXX (Four X) were the most popular. I drank a LOT of XXXX.

[John Bridge]

Never had nor even hear of vegimite. Please steer me clear of it, though, from the sound of this dialog. ;)

Foster's is like all other foreign beers imported into this country -- not very good. I remember a German beer from years ago called Lowenbrau. Not many Germans would drink it, so they shuffled it off to the States where it became a high-priced hit. ;)

And now back to food. No self-respecting Texan can make it much more than a month without a chicken-fried steak. This is a breaded and fried piece of beef that has been run through a tenderizer a couple of times. The chicken fraud is smothered with gravy and served with mashed potatos and a veggie. Comes on a large platter. If it doesn't cover the platter, it's a reject. ;)

[Theold--scottyb]

My wife LOVES chicken fried steak.

[slb]

For food, I'd have to say a good meatloaf sandwich hits the spot. I like mine on marble rye with mayo, lettuce, and a slice of provolone cheese. Throw in a dill pickle and plain potato chips on the side with a cold beer, yummy!

Of course, it has to be good meatloaf, and my wife makes a really good one.

[Theold--scottyb]

What about a good ole homemade cheesecake?

[south]

That's exactly what the stuff is, Will: scraped straight from the bottom of brewing vats and shoved in a jar: yummy! My mum used to drink it as a hot drink as a kid: a tablespoon in hot water then drink it like tea. It explains a lot!

Steve, I can't believe you drank XXXX and admitted that you like it! :twitch: VB or Carlton Draught are definitely the way to go.

That cheesecake looks awesome: what's on the top in the second photo? Favourite sweets here is pavlova: giant merangue (about the size of a dinner plate) covered in whipped cream and fresh fruit. And sometimes a little bit of chocolate gets sprinkled on there too. Oooooh, and Tim Tams: they're chocolate biscuits smooshed together with more chocolate then covered in , well, more chocolate. Okay, stopping now. Tummy is grumbling....

[Theold--scottyb]

Paula, those are cut up reeses peanut butter cups.. :yipee:

[south]

Dear God, that's not dessert it's a "coronary-on-a-plate-with-ice-cream-on-the-side"!!!!! Still, it'd be a nice way to go! :yummy:

[slb]

Steve, I can't believe you drank XXXX and admitted that you like it! :twitch: VB or Carlton Draught are definitely the way to go.

I must admit that I don't remember much about XXXX, but it seemed to be on tap at most of the pubs I visited in Brisbane.

[south]

If you spent any time in Queensland, then you would have tried Bundaberg Rum, what did you think of it? Most of the boys drink "Bundy" with coke but it's one of those things you either love or hate. Makes me a weeny bit green around the gills :monster:

[slb]

Paula,
Sorry, but I didn't try the rum. After a couple of bad experiences in college, rum and tequila were off my list for quite a while.:loaded:

:)

[flatfloor]

Dear God, that's not dessert it's a "coronary-on-a-plate-with-ice-cream-on-the-side"!!!!! Still, it'd be a nice way to go!

My MIL would say "the cholesterol is dripping out of the phone" when we described something like that. :)

[JTG]

I could go for a piece of my mom's pecan pie (she is from Oaklahoma) with that chicken fried steak.
I couldn't live far from the ocean. Got to have that fresh, salmon, halibut, crab, shrimp, tuna, mussels, etc. Can't ever have to much.
And some good German Bockwurst during the SuperBowl.
GO SEAHAWKS
:yummy: :yummy: :yummy:
JTG

[Hamilton]

I love a Good medium rare steak, (ribeye)with red patatoes and fried garlic.
Gotta chase that dinner with a good Stienlager or Grolsch.

[Davy]

I have several favorites. JB's chicken fried steak is one, Tex-Mex, and good Bar-B-Q are hard to go without for very long. I also love a juicy steak along with mashed potatoes. Before the day is over, I'll have one of those, maybe two if I'm lucky. :tup2:

[scott anthony]

My favorite is popyes fried chicken " spicy of course"

[Davestone]

O.K.,if ya'll wanna go this route,i can't live without breakfast,by far, my favorite meal...fried potatoes,pork and beans,bacon,eggs medium fried,and yes(grits)....YEAH,MAN!...Love Popeyes spicey too.And pizza,not a big steek eater though.....anybody remember the song...Land Down Under...Men at Work..with the line...He just smiled,and gave me a vegemite sandwich..

[south]

Ah, good ol' Men At Work! This recipe is a bit of a favourite if you are a sweet tooth - its even better if you put it in the freezer! Really easy and so very, very nasty!

http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/truffle-torte,811,RC.html :yummy:

[Hamilton]

Spicy Italian sausage with worcestershire sauce.
HAHA when my son was 3 i tried to get him to eat this
and he says to me " dad... i dont like worser than ever sauce" :o :shake: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Davy]

Jack, I like that one. :lol1:

[JTG]

Jack
That is pretty funny.
My Copper when little expained to the world one day that yes "I believe in Santa Clause but I don't think Mr Goodwrench is real"

When she was young I would tell her she had better start behaving our I was going to put her on the next pirate ship that came into port. (We were living in Valdez Ak at the time) Shortly after moving to Seattle we all loaded in the car to go tour the Mexican Navy training ship. One of the tall ship kind of boats.
Drove up to the pier area and Copper just threw a fit about getting out of the car. Hands and feet against the side of the door and screaming NO NO NO. It took awile but finally Copper why not. "Daddy its a pirate ship, I'll be good always" Made me feel like a heel.
Watch what you say to those litttle ones guys
JTG

[lawngnome]

Is beer food? :loaded:
I you don't think it is, just call it what I do : porkchop!!!

[Levi the Tile Guy]

Paula

When I was teaching I had a student from Australia, and he brought in some vegemite for us to try. 15+ years ago, and I still remember it! :sick: :eek:

I ate some of that in New Zealand :noid: :sick: Still feeling the same way.
As for me Medium Rare steak, Crown royal or makers mark and gingerail, and chocolate chip cookies and milk before bed.

[Hamilton]

Salty French Fries .. yuuummuummmgrwallerhugrawlem :loaded:

[Autoplay]

Liver paste and fried bologna

[Tool Guy - Kg]

:eek:

I could prolly live without that.

[muskymike]

:scratch: I think I could too! :sick:

[Autoplay]

In all honesty... I LOVE peanut butter milkshakes!

[Dave Taylor]

You guys ever try a "honey and liverwurst" sandwich??
:eek:
I could prolly live without that.
:scratch: I think I could too! :sick:
In all honesty... I LOVE peanut butter milkshakes!

[SancJX]

Crab meat enchiladas. :fish2:

Jaime

[flatfloor]

Dave, did it ever occur to you that you could be banned from this site? :twitch:

That's disgusting, this is a family site you know. ;)

[Davestone]

I gotta have peanut butter,too..not that smooth crap..the chunky stuff..and not little chunks either..i want the big ones..like the Winn Dixie,or Southland brand..on a large spoon!And chicken livers...but not with the peanut butter...like old weirdo Dave! :yeah:

[branty1uk]

The wifes roast dinner.
Roast chicken or Beef. Roast spuds roast parsnips, veg, yorkshire puddings and gravy.
A nice bottle of Shepard & Neame, bishops finger.
As for vegimite, thats just a weaker version of Marmite.
Coopers is a great Aussie beer, the rest is tat.

[JTG]

My Patti won't let peanut butter in the house anymore. I like it out of the jar.
But I was on the scale this morning and I have lost 11 pounds this month! :yeah:
JTG

[flatfloor]

Hey Danny, where ya been? Bunch of brits were having a bit of a go a while back. Could have used you. :D

What time's dinner? :yummy:

[branty1uk]

Im always here. On and off.
Who were they and where did they have a go?

[south]

Don't know about the whole Marmite thing: I prefer to eat Vegemite while I watch the Aussies demolish England during the Commonwealth Games.... :stick:

[branty1uk]

Not quite as sweet as an ashes sandwich though!!! :yeah:

[Mike2]

What in the world are Vegimites and Marmites?? :shrug:

Bugs?? :scratch:

[south]

Sorry there, Mike....... just recovering from the Ashes comment! It's okay Danny, I actually barrack for the West Indies. I really hate the Aussie cricket team (bad sportsmen, very full of themselves) Hasn't been the same since Boonie & Big Merv retired!

Mike, hit this one for the awful truth about MARMITE (shudder....) :twitch:

http://www.marmite.com/

[branty1uk]

I got a friend I play cricket with. He's a dead ringer for old Booney.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1500000/images/_1504878_boon150.jpg

http://www.elthamblazers.com/2d_0000adfe.jpg

[flatfloor]

Something wrong with people who play a game with dead bugs. ;)

Mike further back in this thread there's a description of Vegimuck. Something to do with the scrapings from the bottom of a beer barrel. :yummy:

[Shaughnn]

I'm a fiend for a really good Reuban sandwich or Mexican bar-b-qued pork called "Al Pastor". If either is on the menu, I'm hatd-pressed to order anything else.
Pardon me now while I take my visiting mother and Hannah out for crab enchiladas and Modelo Negros. :)
Shaughnn

[south]

Ohmigod Danny, thats just spooky! Has he had a crack at the tinny-drinking record? It's all about the mo, really. And Flat floor, don't knock it til you've tried it (that goes for Vegemite and cricket)!

[branty1uk]

He will never play the game like booney, but if it came to a drinking match, my money would be on me mate Mark.

[Davestone]

Danny, i've seen your pics..i bet there's NO food you can't do without! :D

[branty1uk]

Im trying. Lost 28lbs in 2 months.
Thats me on the left.

[Davestone]

I don't mean fat,just big!My wife's uncles are all big..real big..in the family reunion pic i look like a midget..and i'm standing next to the grandmas.My wife is 6',my oldest is 6'5"..even my 14 yr. old daughter is my height. :yeah:

[Levi the Tile Guy]

Mike further back in this thread there's a description of Vegimuck. Something to do with the scrapings from the bottom of a beer barrel

No if it was from the bottom of the beer barrel at least then you would get something out of it. Vegimite is the worst experience of my life, and I have some pretty bad ones.

[Old College Kid]

Count my vote for Venison backstrap.

How did Don get the squggly line over the "n" haberno anyways?

[south]

HEY, there are lots of things worse than vegemite, people!!! I've got my money on tripe. And kidneys. And brains. See, a little smear of vege isn't looking so bad now, is it?

[branty1uk]

I truly havent tasted a food I dont like. I love liver fried with onions. A steak and kidney pie, emmm emmm.

[Davestone]

Yeah, i think chicken livers, especially!

[e3]

What no FISH!!!Caught fresh..shore lunch..walley,trout,snook,snapper,redfish..

[Tool Guy - Kg]

Hey Eric,
Who's Walley? :suspect:

[Davestone]

Snapper,Dolphin,Cod,Catfish,Tilapia..in that order for me.

[flatfloor]

Shrimp a la Newburg. :yummy:

Come to think of it all kinds of Shrimp. cocktail, Scampi, breaded and deep fried, etc.

Or how about deep fried lobster tails?

[John Bridge]

Flatfloor, you've never had Newburg. Get back to your popcorn shrimp. :D

They've got a fish down under that's pretty succulant: Orange Roughy it's called around here, and it runs about ten bucks a pound right now. We don't have it often. :D

[Davestone]

Friiiiied oysters!!

[flatfloor]

Get back to your popcorn, shrimp.

You're not so tall yourself. :p

[jjwq8]

Guinness!
Anyone contesting this is food is a eejit!
Drink too much on an empty stomach.
Listen to Dubya.
Barf.
Where did the chunks and diced carrots come from?

[oogabooga]

John, unfortunately the old orange roughy has gotten a bit of a hiding in NZ waters from commercial fishermen, some of the deep water reef populations have just about been wiped out. Dumbarse NZ government let the commercial guys fish it almost to extinction in some areas :bang: . That will be why it's so expensive now.

Rob.