Okay, I know a lot of the stuff is food items, but I figure the people, the beaches and the country itself is a given.
(Not gonna mention the obvious stuff like Vegemite (which I can actually get at Zabar’s), sausage rolls and meat pies)
Pollywaffles
Eucalyptus lollies
Those lollies shaped like milk bottles
Solo soft drink
Schweppe’s Lemonade
Chiko Rolls
A middie of New
Big-headed Kookaburras laughing on the clothes line
Fantales and Minties
Salad sandwiches
Tomato sauce
Redhead matches
Bert Newton’s big ol’ moon face
Those tangy lifesaver-like lollies, I forget what they’re called
Twisties (crushing them between my fingers as a kid)
Lime cordial they had in school
Passionfruit
Lamingtons
Burgers from the Greek Coffee Shops where they pile everything on, including beets and pineapple!
Hey, there’s an Aussie products website? Getouttahere! There’s also a US products website - I’m thinking of getting some jolly ranchers from there so I can make Audrey Levins’ vodka recipe.
My mother sends me an Aussie “care package” every now and then. Tim-Tams are always at the top of the list, and i also like gaiety, mint slices, and iced vo-vos. I also really love Cherry Ripes, Polly Waffles and Chokitos. Maltesers are another favourite - they are better than any of the malted milk balls that i’ve managed to find in the States. And when i lived in Australia i often ate redskins, although that’s not a particularly good title for a piece of candy, and it certainly wouldn’t go over very well in the US.
I miss cricket, rugby, and Aussie rules. I don’t have cable, so i don’t get any of these, although i’m contemplating taking the plunge into cable or satellite TV just before the rugby world cup later this year.
I really don’t miss Bert Newton, and i fucking hate vegemite. I’ve never understood why so many Australians love it. Oh well, each to their own.
