Your beef is complete crap.

An Aussie once told me that his dad, a great lover of steaks, and despite his dislike of the U.S., conceded that Americans have the best beef in the world. I'd agree. Steak is the last thing I order outside the States.

I'll have you know Australia is not the only country eating its national symbols - we make a killer reindeer sandwich and moose stew in Sweden.

Not to mention Spaghetti Bolognese with pasta sauce based on moose mince... Yum.

Your beef is complete crap.

An Aussie once told me that his dad, a great lover of steaks, and despite his dislike of the U.S., conceded that Americans have the best beef in the world. I'd agree. Steak is the last thing I order outside the States.

Aberdeen Angus / Japanese Kobe Beef

Both great beef.

Both Non-US.

Here's a few Australian recipes by chef Benjamin Christie

Entrée Recipes

Australian Bitterballen with Red Desert Dust

Australian Wildfire Spiced Wontons

Gumleaf Scented Smoked Salmon Bushetta

Oz Lemon Ravioli with Akudjura (Bush Tomato) Cream Sauce

Paperbark Smoked Oysters with Parsley, Oregano & Lemon dressing

Seared Wildfire veal carpaccio with cress salad, lemon & olive oil dressing

Yamba King Prawns with Lemon Aspen Sauce

Soup Recipes

Australian Clam Chowder with Wildfire Spice

Australian Wildfire Clam Chowder - Bulk

Cauliflower soup with marron scented with Ferguson’s lobster oil and Oz Lemon

Main Course Recipes

Confit of Australian Red Desert Dust Salmon with sauté new potatoes & green beens

Grilled barramundi with Oz Lemon mash and glacé quandong

Kangaroo fillet with Yakajirri rosti, aniseed myrtle mushrooms, quandong confit and crispy enoki

Kangaroo Lasagne with Bush Tomato Chutney and Oz Lemon

Pan-fried monkfish with bunya nut hash, rocket and macadamia nut pesto

Paperbark Smoked Pork Neck with Illawarra Plum Sauce

Paperbark Smoked Vegetable Parcel served with Bush Tomato Chutney

Petuna ocean trout with riberry confit and macadamia cream sauce

Wattleseed infused Beef Fillet with Wild Rosella Jam & Kumara Mash

I'll have you know Australia is not the only country eating its national symbols - we make a killer reindeer sandwich and moose stew in Sweden.

Not to mention Spaghetti Bolognese with pasta sauce based on moose mince... Yum.

Yes.........but you can only buy it mondays, after the weekends road accidents.

Actually, the definite trend among younger Americans is SPICY food of all kinds. The USA imports more chile peppers than any other country on earth. More Mexican salsa is sold in the US than ketchup. Some people are trading in very dated, very wrong stereotypes.

Your beef is complete crap.

An Aussie once told me that his dad, a great lover of steaks, and despite his dislike of the U.S., conceded that Americans have the best beef in the world. I'd agree. Steak is the last thing I order outside the States.

Japanese Kobe Beef

I think that he meant the best beef in the world for under $800. dollars a kilo!

Your beef is complete crap.

An Aussie once told me that his dad, a great lover of steaks, and despite his dislike of the U.S., conceded that Americans have the best beef in the world. I'd agree. Steak is the last thing I order outside the States.

Aberdeen Angus / Japanese Kobe Beef

Both great beef.

Both Non-US.

I don't know if you realise but pure bred Aberdeen Angus beef is actually very rare - the breed has been bred with European strains to the point that there are only a handful of Aberdeen Angus cattle in the NE of Scotland!

hey ... the US has some great Fusion food ... Like Tex-Mex .... truly a food from Texas ...amazing stuff! Mexican food is nowhere near as hot .. or tasty

I will say that I did eat at an Australian restaurant in Tullamore, Ireland called Billabong's. I ordered the roast duck in mushroom gravy and it was one of the most memorable meals I've had the pleasure to eat. I continue to bring it up to this day and can still salivate over the memory.

In fact, quite surprisingly I ate the best Chinese food ever in Tullamore, too. I had heard prior to going to Ireland that the food was terrible. Au contraire, I had an exceptional gastronomical experience while there. I just wish I could remember some of the names of the meals I wolfed down.

Maybe the fabulous cuisine was so delectable coz you were smokin the whacky tabacky at the time?

The best Indian you will ever taste is over in Little India or, Bradford as its more commonly known.

As for German food, try (sorry for the bad spelling) Bratkartoffeln und Schpeigel ei with a hangover, bloody lovely.

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bratkartoffeln with a fried egg and gerkins on top........

redrus

i like porridge spread on buttered toast.

is that bland or is it inventive nouvelle cuisine?

A sprinkling of wasabe turns it into "fusion" cuisine!

And fish sauce...

hey ... the US has some great Fusion food ... Like Tex-Mex .... truly a food from Texas ...amazing stuff! Mexican food is nowhere near as hot .. or tasty

I spent some time in New Braunfels, just between Austin and San Antonio. So many great restaurants to choose from (maybe because the area was settled by Germans? Natch! ). I was amazed by the quality of food in that locale. The best was the Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar high on the banks of and overlooking the Guadalupe River.

TEXAS LONGHORN

Texas Torpedoes

Deep fried jalepenos stuffed with cream cheese and served with ranch dressing.

Spinach & Mushroom Quesadillas

Spinach and sautéed mushroom combo with melted monterey jack cheese.

Pepper Filet

8 oz. bacon wrapped filet grilled and topped with cracked black pepper and homemade lime herb butter on the side.

Chicken Fried Steak

Hand breaded deep fried and topped with cream gravy. Down home fave!

Gristburger

Smothered with homemade spicy queso sauce!

One more important note about this area. Most restaurants had the best dam.n looking Texas babes taking care of a least some of your appetite.

I will say that I did eat at an Australian restaurant in Tullamore, Ireland called Billabong's. I ordered the roast duck in mushroom gravy and it was one of the most memorable meals I've had the pleasure to eat. I continue to bring it up to this day and can still salivate over the memory.

In fact, quite surprisingly I ate the best Chinese food ever in Tullamore, too. I had heard prior to going to Ireland that the food was terrible. Au contraire, I had an exceptional gastronomical experience while there. I just wish I could remember some of the names of the meals I wolfed down.

Maybe the fabulous cuisine was so delectable coz you were smokin the whacky tabacky at the time?

Credit where credit is due, ORE. I calls 'em like I sees eats 'em.

Both highly recommended:

Billabong Restaurant

Harbour Street

Tullamore, Co. Offaly

0506 51529

Amber Chinese Restaurant

High Street

Tullamore, Co. Offaly

Phone:+353 506 41855

Must mention, too, that I believe it's the High Street House that features Tullamore Tursdays, which is ladies night. So many fine Irish women. I could easily be wrong on that point (the actual name of the pub, not the beautiful women) since I was absolutely drunk every night. The place was so packed on Thursdays that you could pass out and never hit the floor.

Your beef is complete crap.

An Aussie once told me that his dad, a great lover of steaks, and despite his dislike of the U.S., conceded that Americans have the best beef in the world. I'd agree. Steak is the last thing I order outside the States.

Aberdeen Angus / Japanese Kobe Beef

Both great beef.

Both Non-US.

I don't know if you realise but pure bred Aberdeen Angus beef is actually very rare - the breed has been bred with European strains to the point that there are only a handful of Aberdeen Angus cattle in the NE of Scotland!

Yes I do , that's where my parents live, bless em.

Actually, the definite trend among younger Americans is SPICY food of all kinds. The USA imports more chile peppers than any other country on earth. More Mexican salsa is sold in the US than ketchup. Some people are trading in very dated, very wrong stereotypes.

That's right TQ.

Up here in the 'baan nook' of northern Minnesota, Som Taam is catching on with the Farang - un-real...

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Your beef is complete crap.

Pav was invented by Kiwis.

The only people that eat feesh and cheeps in NZ are Aussies that are on holiday...

We have N.Z. Lamb and Aussie Lamb at the F.C.

The Aussie lamb tastes much better.

Think that's because the N.Z. Lamb has a special addative.

Mutton is not lamb LS..............

Actually, the definite trend among younger Americans is SPICY food of all kinds. The USA imports more chile peppers than any other country on earth. More Mexican salsa is sold in the US than ketchup. Some people are trading in very dated, very wrong stereotypes.

That's right TQ.

Up here in the 'baan nook' of northern Minnesota, Som Taam is catching on with the Farang - un-real...

Yes, it is quite clear to me that Euros and Russkies are more often spice and chile phobic than Americans. This is a bother in Thailand in tourist oriented area restaurants, because alot of the Thai restaurants are way too easy on the spices when they see a white face. Even after asking them to spice it up in Thai. The worse offender is the food court at the Royal Garden Mall Pattaya.

Yes, it is quite clear to me that Euros and Russkies are more often spice and chile phobic than Americans. This is a bother in Thailand in tourist oriented area restaurants, because alot of the Thai restaurants are way too easy on the spices when they see a white face. Even after asking them to spice it up in Thai. The worse offender is the food court at the Royal Garden Mall Pattaya.

I think you will find there are more Curry houses per capita in the UK than any country in the Western world. Too many generalisations.

I think you will find there are more Curry houses per capita in the UK than any country in the Western world.

Good ones too!

It must be great grub in this joint. Not one person eating.

I think you will find there are more Curry houses per capita in the UK than any country in the Western world.

That may well be right. The only way the Brits can sell their dog food for human consumption is to disguise it as best they can by drowing it in a curry sauce.

I think you will find there are more Curry houses per capita in the UK than any country in the Western world.

That may well be right. The only way the Brits can sell their dog food for human consumption is to disguise it as best they can by drowing it in a curry sauce.

Intelligent yet though provoking stuff from the Vole Bread thief.Kudos for over 1,000 troll-like posts though.

Yes, it is quite clear to me that Euros and Russkies are more often spice and chile phobic than Americans. This is a bother in Thailand in tourist oriented area restaurants, because alot of the Thai restaurants are way too easy on the spices when they see a white face. Even after asking them to spice it up in Thai. The worse offender is the food court at the Royal Garden Mall Pattaya.

I think you will find there are more Curry houses per capita in the UK than any country in the Western world. Too many generalisations.

Are Brits Euros? I get the impression that they are schizoid on that subject.

Yes, it is quite clear to me that Euros and Russkies are more often spice and chile phobic than Americans. This is a bother in Thailand in tourist oriented area restaurants, because alot of the Thai restaurants are way too easy on the spices when they see a white face. Even after asking them to spice it up in Thai. The worse offender is the food court at the Royal Garden Mall Pattaya.

I think you will find there are more Curry houses per capita in the UK than any country in the Western world. Too many generalisations.

Are Brits Euros? I get the impression that they are schizoid on that subject.

You'll be telling me that Hispanics, Greeks,Turks have aversion to spices as well next.

Ps they're in Europe as well.

AUSSIE FOOD IS <deleted>!!! The only good tucka you get there is descendant from Brit food I should know, I spent 15 months there; hardly any homegrown dishes and a general <deleted> up of everyone elses ... saying that, the shark barbies ain't bad. Best food in Yankeeland is in Vegas, but everywhere else is <deleted>. Real British food can't be beat and the people that have <deleted> dishes had it cooked by someone who can't cook. I'm going home next month and one of the things I'm looking forward to, apart from REAL beer, is some hearty dishes and excellent cooking.

Btw, each to their own

Yes, it is quite clear to me that Euros and Russkies are more often spice and chile phobic than Americans. This is a bother in Thailand in tourist oriented area restaurants, because alot of the Thai restaurants are way too easy on the spices when they see a white face. Even after asking them to spice it up in Thai. The worse offender is the food court at the Royal Garden Mall Pattaya.

I think you will find there are more Curry houses per capita in the UK than any country in the Western world. Too many generalisations.

Are Brits Euros? I get the impression that they are schizoid on that subject.

Absolutely not. By schizoid, are you implying that we regard the Europeans as a bunch of namby pamby sheep? If so, then shizoid will do. Dutch ain't a bad lot though... oh, and a few of them Scandinavian lot, although they'll probably tell you they're not Euros as well.

Best food in Yankeeland is in Vegas, but everywhere else is <deleted>.

I think that you mean CHEAPEST food.

The best food is in New York, San Francisco, New Orleans, Miami, Pennsylvania Dutch Country and lots of regional cuisines all over the place.

Anyone who says that America doesn't have good food has never been there or is too dumb to try anything but fast-food joints.

Best food in Yankeeland is in Vegas, but everywhere else is <deleted>.

I think that you mean CHEAPEST food.

The best food is in New York, San Francisco, New Orleans, Miami, Pennsylvania Dutch Country and lots of regional cuisines all over the place.

Anyone who says that America doesn't have good food has never been there or is too dumb to try anything but fast-food joints.

Hey, c'mon UG, don't be like that . Somebody had to have it after all this bashing the Brits grub. Visited 28 states and came across a few decent places that didn't serve junk food . One of which was up in the Amish country, just outside Lancaster, and another was a lovely little cafe in San Luis Obispo, although several friendly hosts cooked us up some great tucka

AUSSIE FOOD IS <deleted>!!! The only good tucka you get there is descendant from Brit food I should know, I spent 15 months there; hardly any homegrown dishes and a general <deleted> up of everyone elses

I'll tell you a true story.

My Thai g/f was getting waitressing experience in a Thai restaurant near where we live. (Lower North Shore) It was situated in a busy shopping centre.

The Thai owners wanted to sell as business was not that good (many Thai restaurants in the area) and their lease was about to expire.

An Englishman bought the remainder of the lease, all the liquor stock, furniture and the fittings.

He claimed to have cooked for royal family members.

He opened his restaurant to a great fanfare of trumpets, naming it "A taste of England." The menu was nothing special, the usual crap that Brits love to eat.

As the restaurant is on the main road, my g/f and I drove past it regularly on the way to and from home. Rarely did we see anybody eating in there.

The owner soon closed his doors for lunch time, concentrating on evening trade.

After about five months, he closed the shop altogether through lack of trade, removed his menu and re-opened as a fish shop selling local fish.

So much for great English tucker. Nobody wanted to eat it.

I guess that proves that we Aussies know good food when we see it and only pass good Oz tucker over our taste buds.