I lived in Melbourne for 4 LONG months. I had to go to McDonalds to find something I could eat and I HATE McDonalds. I managed to find a Thai restaurant and tried to order in Thai. No one understood anything I said. I asked in English if my Thai was that bad and got a reply in English that everyone there was Chinese.

I tried the Vegemite and was convinced that it was spoiled. How anyone can enjoy that stuff is beyond me. I took the jar over to my neighbors and she laughed at me and told me that's the way it's supposed to taste. I had an idea to import Vegemite to Thailand and to sell it as a mosquito and snake repellent. Probably be good for avoiding dog bites too.

I tried the Vegemite and was convinced that it was spoiled. How anyone can enjoy that stuff is beyond me. I took the jar over to my neighbors and she laughed at me and told me that's the way it's supposed to taste. I had an idea to import Vegemite to Thailand and to sell it as a mosquito and snake repellent. Probably be good for avoiding dog bites too.

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.

A more plausible scenario is that the locals were expecting Thai food when in the area as you mentioned it used to be a Thai restaurant and Thai restaurants were all around, as well as the Aussies not recognising many of the dishes and probably baulking at the idea of shelling out any dollars to eat in an English restaurant... you lot are a bit girlie like that, eh

A more plausible scenario is that the locals were expecting Thai food when in the area as you mentioned it used to be a Thai restaurant and Thai restaurants were all around, as well as the Aussies not recognising many of the dishes and probably baulking at the idea of shelling out any dollars to eat in an English restaurant... you lot are a bit girlie like that, eh

That put a smile on my dial. Only a Pom could write such drivel.

His menu had such items as: Steak and kidney pie. Our dogs eat better than that.

T Bone steak. These can be bought in any corner pub. Why go to a licenced restaurant to eat steak?

Cottage loaf. Boring

Shepherds Pie. A good excuse to drink cold VB beer to wash it down.

Trifle. The best way to get rid of leftover food is to create a trifle.

Rice pudding. Is he kidding?

No wonder he couldn't get customers.

A more plausible scenario is that the locals were expecting Thai food when in the area as you mentioned it used to be a Thai restaurant and Thai restaurants were all around, as well as the Aussies not recognising many of the dishes and probably baulking at the idea of shelling out any dollars to eat in an English restaurant... you lot are a bit girlie like that, eh

His menu had such items as: Steak and kidney pie. Our dogs eat better than that.

Shouldn't talk about your women like that.I know they a a bit "ruff" around the edges, but they are not that bad........

So far the Brits are in the lead for the trophy. As expected, the Aussies and Kiwis have already lost.

BTW MM, could you point me to an Aussie restaurant in Thailand?

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.

I agree.

I have eaten all over the world, and while many countries excel in a limited range of specialities, in the US in the greater cities, you can get almost anything, and some of it is world class quality.

I think San Francisco is our greatest food city because of the fresh, quality ingredients, and the fact that local people of all classes eat out all the time.

And people that know me know I am not the US is best of everything type! Its just that it pisses me off that foreigners think they know about food in America and also the stupid jokes about hot dogs and McDonalds burgers. None of my friends in the US ever eat at McDonalds, yes that kind of fast food is sheit, and it is disgusting that the worse part of American food culture is the part that has been exported.

BTW MM, could you point me to an Aussie restaurant in Thailand?

There are plenty of Aussies in Thailand who can cook and there are a few Aussie master chefs in Thailand but they don't import Aussie food to cook in Thailand based restaurants.

There is no where in Thailand, America or England for that matter, where you can cook an Aussie meal using only fresh, nutritious, wholesome, tasty, delicious, scrumptious 100% Aussie ingredients.

This is why you need to visit Down Under to dig your fangs into genuine Aussie tucker.

All of you silly bums have made a life long decision to live in Thailand and to eat either 100% Thai food, (not a bad choice) or international imitation food. (a very poor choice)

....and the whole point of this thread is to discuss bland tasting food. You don't need to be Einstein to work out that this award has to be shared by the Yanks and the Poms.

A more plausible scenario is that the locals were expecting Thai food when in the area as you mentioned it used to be a Thai restaurant and Thai restaurants were all around, as well as the Aussies not recognising many of the dishes and probably baulking at the idea of shelling out any dollars to eat in an English restaurant... you lot are a bit girlie like that, eh

That put a smile on my dial. Only a Pom could write such drivel.

His menu had such items as: Steak and kidney pie. Our dogs eat better than that.

T Bone steak. These can be bought in any corner pub. Why go to a licenced restaurant to eat steak?

Cottage loaf. Boring

Shepherds Pie. A good excuse to drink cold VB beer to wash it down.

Trifle. The best way to get rid of leftover food is to create a trifle.

Rice pudding. Is he kidding?

No wonder he couldn't get customers.

... you bread stealers will never grow up will you.

Everyone one of those dishes is far superior to anything you lot have ever put together... wait, you haven't put anything together have you. Throwing anything you can get your hands on over some coals does not a master cuisine make. You should have a word with one of your countrymen about British food - Rooboy I think his handle is. He's a typical pommebasher but knows about his grub.

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.

I agree.

I have eaten all over the world, and while many countries excel in a limited range of specialities, in the US in the greater cities, you can get almost anything, and some of it is world class quality.

I think San Francisco is our greatest food city because of the fresh, quality ingredients, and the fact that local people of all classes eat out all the time.

And people that know me know I am not the US is best of everything type! Its just that it pisses me off that foreigners think they know about food in America and also the stupid jokes about hot dogs and McDonalds burgers. None of my friends in the US ever eat at McDonalds, yes that kind of fast food is sheit, and it is disgusting that the worse part of American food culture is the part that has been exported.

Good ole Yanks, can't take it when it's back at em

I also agree, you can get some fantastic food in the US, but it's not your baby now is it? Virtually any major city in the world will have a huge range of international eateries with dishes from around the globe. That argument does not hold up when you're talking about what a country has produced at its own hand, regardless of the available fresh ingredients etc etc, ad nauseum. What would American cuisine be like if it weren't for the genius of its immigrants? and don't say like the UK's

I'd say the range of food available in the US is great but not any individual Yankee dish, therefore American food is bland but possibly one up from that Aussie stuff.

Every country has some great dishes . You only need to know where to find them .

That said , does anyone know how to make a pig roast ? Actually did it themself ? If so please reply to my thread in the " western food in Thailand forum "

Thank you

What would American cuisine be like if it weren't for the genius of its immigrants?

The U.K.'s.

What would American cuisine be like if it weren't for the genius of its immigrants?

The U.K.'s.

I had that one covered

You should have a word with one of your countrymen about British food.

I don't need to speak to anyone about British food. Australian television has your Jamie Oliver cooking his dishes for all of us to see.

What I have learnt from him is how NOT to wash your hands but to wipe them on your dirty jeans and keep on cooking.

Run your fingers through unwashed, uncombed, greasy hair and then dig your fingers into the food.

Prepare food on dirty, cluttered chopping boards, place it in filthy pots and cook it on the stove.

Have a bit of a lisp and spit all over the food as you are preparing it for consumption by others.

Never use cooking utentials, use your hands, particularly just after repairing your motor bike. The grease adds to the taste of the dish.

Pick your nose and then dip your finger into the salad dressing to test the taste.

Should we call food cooked in England, British or gritish?

does anyone know how to make a pig roast ?

Yes, place an electric radiator in the pig sty and turn it on to high heat setting.

does anyone know how to make a pig roast ?

Yes, place an electric radiator in the pig sty and turn it on to high heat setting.

Ask a dumb question, get a dumb answer, eh MM?

You should have a word with one of your countrymen about British food.

I don't need to speak to anyone about British food. Australian television has your Jamie Oliver cooking his dishes for all of us to see.

What I have learnt from him is how NOT to wash your hands but to wipe them on your dirty jeans and keep on cooking.

Run your fingers through unwashed, uncombed, greasy hair and then dig your fingers into the food.

Prepare food on dirty, cluttered chopping boards, place it in filthy pots and cook it on the stove.

Have a bit of a lisp and spit all over the food as you are preparing it for consumption by others.

Never use cooking utentials, use your hands, particularly just after repairing your motor bike. The grease adds to the taste of the dish.

Pick your nose and then dip your finger into the salad dressing to test the taste.

Should we call food cooked in England, British or gritish?

Now I see where you're coming from. If you're sad enough to be watching a greaseball like Oliver and to the extent that you pick up all his imperfections then I can understand your skewed view on British food, but I'm sure he performs in the perfect vane for the rest of the Aussie population to enjoy.

Have a look at the likes of Rick Steine or Ramsay, although the latter is way up his own bottom.

So far the Brits are in the lead for the trophy. As expected, the Aussies and Kiwis have already lost.

BTW MM, could you point me to an Aussie restaurant in Thailand?

Big John's World on Suk Soi 55

(actually Thonglor soi 9 ..... great meat pies and a great Sunday Roast)

So far the Brits are in the lead for the trophy. As expected, the Aussies and Kiwis have already lost.

BTW MM, could you point me to an Aussie restaurant in Thailand?

Big John's World on Suk Soi 55

(actually Thonglor soi 9 ..... great meat pies and a great Sunday Roast)

Both British inventions

This would look better smothered in gravy!!!

does anyone know how to make a pig roast ?

Yes, place an electric radiator in the pig sty and turn it on to high heat setting.

Thanks Mickey .

Now I see where you're coming from. If you're sad enough to be watching a greaseball like Oliver and to the extent that you pick up all his imperfections then I can understand your skewed view on British food, but I'm sure he performs in the perfect vane for the rest of the Aussie population to enjoy.

Have a look at the likes of Rick Steine or Ramsay, although the latter is way up his own bottom.

Now he's class.The best cooking show IMO.

Now I see where you're coming from. If you're sad enough to be watching a greaseball like Oliver and to the extent that you pick up all his imperfections then I can understand your skewed view on British food, but I'm sure he performs in the perfect vane for the rest of the Aussie population to enjoy.

Have a look at the likes of Rick Steine or Ramsay, although the latter is way up his own bottom.

Now he's class.The best cooking show IMO.

I have to agree.. fantastic TV chef is Rick Stein..

does anyone know how to make a pig roast ?

I've heard of a spit roast.. I wonder if it's the same thing...

totster

Now I see where you're coming from. If you're sad enough to be watching a greaseball like Oliver and to the extent that you pick up all his imperfections then I can understand your skewed view on British food, but I'm sure he performs in the perfect vane for the rest of the Aussie population to enjoy.

Have a look at the likes of Rick Steine or Ramsay, although the latter is way up his own bottom.

Now he's class.The best cooking show IMO.

I have to agree.. fantastic TV chef is Rick Stein..

does anyone know how to make a pig roast ?

I've heard of a spit roast.. I wonder if it's the same thing...

totster

It might be It is cooking a whole pig . Maybe " pig roast " is an American term , im not sure .

does anyone know how to make a pig roast ?

I've heard of a spit roast.. I wonder if it's the same thing...

totster

It might be It is cooking a whole pig . Maybe " pig roast " is an American term , im not sure .

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=spit+roast

totster

does anyone know how to make a pig roast ?

I've heard of a spit roast.. I wonder if it's the same thing...

totster

It might be It is cooking a whole pig . Maybe " pig roast " is an American term , im not sure .

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=spit+roast

totster

EEEEEEWWWWWWWWWW !!

This would look better smothered in gravy!!!

Absolutely.

The beef looks tough, the broccoli mushy, the taters a bit burnt . . . but the Yorkshire pudding is perfect.

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