The Aussie way
Christmas meals ...31 total reviews
Comment from Aiona
Oh man. I want to try about five recipes in this piece! And this line: "Santa doesn't have much time in the southern hemisphere!" has got to be the funniest one I've read this week! What a drool-worthy submission for this contest. I'm already pondering making the carrot-pineapple-cranberry one RIGHT NOW.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Oh man. I want to try about five recipes in this piece! And this line: "Santa doesn't have much time in the southern hemisphere!" has got to be the funniest one I've read this week! What a drool-worthy submission for this contest. I'm already pondering making the carrot-pineapple-cranberry one RIGHT NOW.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Thank you so much! What a fabulous review.Thanks too for the six stars. A great honour, and very much appreciated. These recipes I shared are SO easy and delicious. Hope you enjoy!
Wendy
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Wendy,
Outstanding gal! What a feast you've described. I don't think I would do well in the heat. I suppose it's a matter of what you get used to, but I love to be where the fresh fruits you mentioned were easily available. I'm not familiar with trifle. When I first read it I thought you were talking of tripe, which is I believe the belly of a cow. What you've mentioned sounds so much better. The picture was so colorful as well. How could you help but to thank God for the diverse types and colors and flavors of the food that He's so freely given us? Thanks so much for sharing this delightful look into your culture. I hope that you will continue to share different things from Australia, I find it fascinating.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Hello Wendy,
Outstanding gal! What a feast you've described. I don't think I would do well in the heat. I suppose it's a matter of what you get used to, but I love to be where the fresh fruits you mentioned were easily available. I'm not familiar with trifle. When I first read it I thought you were talking of tripe, which is I believe the belly of a cow. What you've mentioned sounds so much better. The picture was so colorful as well. How could you help but to thank God for the diverse types and colors and flavors of the food that He's so freely given us? Thanks so much for sharing this delightful look into your culture. I hope that you will continue to share different things from Australia, I find it fascinating.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Thank you Tom for a super review. I added a bit to explain what trifle is! Lol. Yes, praise to God for our good food, and the variety and different tastes are wonderful, and should never be taken for granted. Thank you too for your gift of six stars. It's a great honour, and I value it a lot.
Wendy
Comment from Paul McFarland
Your Christmas meal is quite different from ours. I can't imagine Christmas in the summer. We usually have snow on Christmas, but with global warming, we often do not have a white Christmas.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Your Christmas meal is quite different from ours. I can't imagine Christmas in the summer. We usually have snow on Christmas, but with global warming, we often do not have a white Christmas.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Thank you Paul for reviewing. Always appreciated. I've only had three Christmases in the northern hemisphere, and one was a white Christmas which was very special for me!
Wendy
Comment from royowen
Thanks for sharing this Wendy, Americans may think we're strange, (they possibly may be right) but then I've been to the states a few times, and they are different, not terribly so, we get a lot of our ways from them an Europe, as do they. Beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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Thanks for sharing this Wendy, Americans may think we're strange, (they possibly may be right) but then I've been to the states a few times, and they are different, not terribly so, we get a lot of our ways from them an Europe, as do they. Beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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Thank you Roy for your thoughts and support. Of course, Australia is so vast that different areas may do things differently.
Wendy
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Comment from JoannaN
This sounds delicious, and healthy as well :) Thanks for sharing. I think it would be a great idea if you wrote more often about Australia (your customs, festivities, famous people etc). It would help plenty of us (Northern Hemisphere residents) to expand our horizons.
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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This sounds delicious, and healthy as well :) Thanks for sharing. I think it would be a great idea if you wrote more often about Australia (your customs, festivities, famous people etc). It would help plenty of us (Northern Hemisphere residents) to expand our horizons.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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Thank you Joanna for your lovely review - and also your suggestion. It's a great idea, and I hope others would be interested as well.
Wendy
Comment from Sally Law
This sounds so delicious! We love fresh fruit and seafood too. We tend to cook like our ancestors and opt for roasted lamb or prime rib of beef for Christmas. I make my famous cranberries regardless. Dessert is anything goes and assorted gluten free cookies as I am allergic to so many things. If I don't make it, I can't eat it! Holiday bummer.
Sending you my best today as always, my very nbest wishes for the holidays and for the contest,
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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This sounds so delicious! We love fresh fruit and seafood too. We tend to cook like our ancestors and opt for roasted lamb or prime rib of beef for Christmas. I make my famous cranberries regardless. Dessert is anything goes and assorted gluten free cookies as I am allergic to so many things. If I don't make it, I can't eat it! Holiday bummer.
Sending you my best today as always, my very nbest wishes for the holidays and for the contest,
Sal XOs
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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A lovely review, Sally - thank you, and also for the good wishes.
Yes, we have Fin (12) who needs gluten free, and others with allergies too (nuts, dairy etc.) In general we all work together and contribute different dishes so that there are sufficient options for all those with issues.
Best wishes for your Christmas too.
Wendy
Comment from Michaela Moore
I love love love that you took the time to write and share this! First-hand knowledge about another county's Christmas culture is such a rich treasure for me. AND you added a recipe! Wow! You always delight and thrill me with every single thing you write.
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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I love love love that you took the time to write and share this! First-hand knowledge about another county's Christmas culture is such a rich treasure for me. AND you added a recipe! Wow! You always delight and thrill me with every single thing you write.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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Thank you so much Michaela. What a super review! Always so uplifting andf encouraging. I haven't seen you around for a while, so I hope all is well with you.
Wendy
Comment from Mary Shifman
I live in Maine in the US so we're likely to have snow. That being said, your list of Australian foods sound delectable. I would certainly enjoy them at Christmas or any other time. Merry Christmas, Wendy.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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I live in Maine in the US so we're likely to have snow. That being said, your list of Australian foods sound delectable. I would certainly enjoy them at Christmas or any other time. Merry Christmas, Wendy.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Thank you so much Mary. I always appreciate your reviews and thoughts.
Wendy
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You are very welcome.
Comment from Terry Broxson
Wendy, what a great story filled with wonderful smells and tastes of marvelous food from your equally wonderful country. What to serve? Here are a few suggestions from Texas. Tamales at Christmas are always good, particularly on Christmas Eve.
I do see you left out the potatoes. So, you will need mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, potatoes au gratin, baked potatoes, and of course french fries. Merry Christmas to all. Terry.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Wendy, what a great story filled with wonderful smells and tastes of marvelous food from your equally wonderful country. What to serve? Here are a few suggestions from Texas. Tamales at Christmas are always good, particularly on Christmas Eve.
I do see you left out the potatoes. So, you will need mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, potatoes au gratin, baked potatoes, and of course french fries. Merry Christmas to all. Terry.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Lol. We do enjoy baked potatoes and baked sweet potato and pumpkin, but if it's a hot day we'll only have salds probably plus a potato bake (au gratin), as that is a family favourite. French fries for Christmas? Never! Thanks for your wonderful review.
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Sorry, ihadn't finished, I stopped to google Tamales, as we don't have them here - but they do look good! I'll have to try them.
Thanks again.
Wendy
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Tamales are a Mexican tradition for Christmas eve. Mexican heritage has a large influence in Texas.
Comment from Bill Schott
This article, The Aussie Way, is an in teresting reminder that the world is different on the other side. I will definitely try this Chicken and Mango Salad. That shredded carrots and pineapple may be my new number one.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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This article, The Aussie Way, is an in teresting reminder that the world is different on the other side. I will definitely try this Chicken and Mango Salad. That shredded carrots and pineapple may be my new number one.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Thank you Bill. A super review. I am sure you will enjoy them both and they are very quick and easy, and healthy as well.
Wendy