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A Food Guide to Australia
Australia is one of the most popular countries in the world to move to, whether it is for work or lifestyle reasons. Another of the country’s attractions is its fast-developing culinary scene.
There is far more to Australia’s food than barbecues, although they remain popular.
Hamiltons Removals is highly experienced in organising removals to Australia. Here is our guide to what you can expect from the country’s cuisine if you are thinking of moving there.
Meat
The country’s favourite takeaway item is the meat pie, which is usually minced beef, but they can contain onions, potatoes and even Indian curry. The most popular Sunday roast is lamb, reflecting the amount of sheep farming in Australia, but you can also eat more unusual meats including kangaroo, emu and crocodile, generally in specialist restaurants.
Barbecuing is a famous Australian tradition, with lamb or steak being the most popular choices, although sausages and prawns are very popular too. A “Barbie” is not just something you do at home, as coin-operated barbecues can be found in public parks.
Seafood
Australia enjoys one of the largest fishing zones in the world, so it should come as no surprise that fish is among the country’s culinary specialities. If you are planning removals to Australia from the UK, there is no need to be worried about missing out on fish and chips, as it is one of the country’s staple takeaway dishes, although the fish used tends to be shark meat rather than cod!
Prawn, salmon and tuna are the main species consumed across the whole country. Regional specialities include the Moreton Bay bug, which is more commonly known worldwide as the flathead lobster, and which is sourced from the bay near Brisbane. Barramundi, an Asian sea bass, is fished from the Northern Territory. Sydney rock oysters are smaller and softer than their Pacific counterparts, with a distinctive taste. They can be found along the coastline of several states, as well as around Sydney Harbour.
Fruit and Vegetables
Australians tend to eat fresh fruit rather than cooked, so fruit salad is a favourite summer dessert. There are some indigenous fruits like the quandong, or native peach, and the riberry, a pear-shaped red berry; they are known as bush tucker foods and are more usually eaten in restaurants.
More commonly grown are apples – Granny Smiths originated in Australia – bananas, kiwi fruit, melons, mangoes, pears and nectarines. Potatoes, carrots and tomatoes are the most widely grown vegetables, but the country produces a range of other types too, generally eaten in season.
So green vegetables such as asparagus, cauliflower, cabbage and peas are popular in spring, and in summer, cucumbers squashes and eggplants are more likely to be on the menu. However, the international nature of the food market increasingly means you can eat vegetables out of season too.
Desserts
One of the most famous Australian desserts is the pavlova, a meringue containing cream and fruit, which was created in honour of the Russian ballerina who visited both Australia and New Zealand in the 1920s. There is some dispute as to which country created it first, but it remains an iconic Australian national dish.
Lamington cakes, sponge cubes in melted chocolate and covered with coconut flakes, are another dish which has its roots in the past but which remains popular today. It originated in the state of Queensland around the turn of the 20th century, and was specially created made for Lord Lamington, the state’s then governor.
Hamiltons Removals are experts in organising removals to Australia, including Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. We offer services tailored to your requirements, including helping with customs and paperwork as well as offering shipping options including groupage, container loads and airfreight. Click on the link above to receive an online quote.
What Are the Main Reasons for Using Self Storage?
There are many different reasons why you might decide to use self storage. We have just added four informative new pages to our website which look at some of the main reasons for needing storage.
They also explain how the Safe N Stored service from Hamiltons Removals provides a whole range of features to meet all your self storage needs, whether you live in Norfolk or Suffolk. Here are a few of the main reasons why you might decide to use our self storage facilities in Harleston and Aldeby.
Moving House in the UK and Abroad – This is often a time when storage is especially needed. You might need to get some furniture or bulky items out of the way so your house looks more attractive to prospective buyers. If you have sold your property, but are still waiting to move into your new home, then putting items into a storage facility will keep them safe and secure until you are ready.
If you are moving abroad, perhaps for work reasons, it is particularly important to safely store any possessions you are not taking with you. As international removals experts, Hamiltons have a great knowledge of both moving and storage, and can offer help and advice. Click here for details of storage for home movers.
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Students often find storage facilities useful if they need somewhere to keep their possessions while they are away at college or university, while keen gardeners can leave bigger items like lawn mowers in storage over winter, creating more space in the garden shed or garage. For more details on temporary storage, click the link.
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