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The most iconic eats that Australia is known for.

Little Collins Cafe: Aussie Coffee Break in NYC

Little Collins Cafe: Aussie Coffee Break in NYC

Fans of this blog probably already know how much I love the land down under.  From the people, the animals, the sports fans, and the food, I am very fond of Australia.  And lately, I’ve noticed how New York City has been embracing the flavors and tastes of this exotic land.  From the meat pies at the Tuck Shop in lower Manhattan, to the dishes and vibe at The...

Tim Tams: Australia’s Favorite Cookie!  I Mean, Biscuit!

Tim Tams: Australia’s Favorite Cookie! I Mean, Biscuit!

Over the years, Australia has given the world some of the sweetest things imaginable.  To name a few, there’s koalas, the adorable antics of Blinky Bill, Olivia Newton-John, and Diana Glenn in Oyster Farmer.  But few can argue that one of the sweetest contributions to the culinary world, nay, the world itself is the chocolate covered sandwich cookie, the Tim...

I Could Eat a Ton of Lamington!

I Could Eat a Ton of Lamington!

What is soft and sweet, covered in chocolate, coconut, and sometimes filled with jam?  Lamington, that’s what!  This Australian desert is a cube of sponge cake, covered in chocolate frosting, then rolled in shredded coconut, and sometimes filled with a fruit jam.  It would be like  eating a piece of cake, a Mounds bar, and a spoonful of jam in one bite.  In...

Victoria Bitter: The Real Aussie Nectar!

Victoria Bitter: The Real Aussie Nectar!

Beer is to the Australians, is what fine wine is to the French, or what tea is to the Chinese, or what Coca-Cola is to the Americans!  Of all the many images of Australia, one that is true is their love for an ice, cold beer!  And when you live on a continent that is mostly a desert, combined with year-long sunny weather, and most of the population lives near the...

As Australian as Meat Pie

As Australian as Meat Pie

I walked inside the aptly named Philip Island Bakery, to find some sweet treats.  What caught my eye were the rows of meat pies and sausage rolls.  The woman behind the counter said she was just about to close, but I tried to finagle my way when I pleaded that I came all the way from America.  With that, she smiled and I walked into an aroma of bread and fudge!  She...