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Post by goz on Sept 26, 2018 1:29:43 GMT
A distant cousin of my husband (who is Jamaican living in Florida) asked me to look out for a group of his friends touring Australia.
I have invited them to come for Sunday lunch and I am wondering what to serve.
As it is late spring here and the weather is usually great and there quite a few of them, we will fire up the BBQ and sit outside on my lovely open ( though partially covered in case it rains) in our tropical garden.
If you, as American were coming chez Goz here in Australia what food might you like to try?
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Post by Aj_June on Sept 26, 2018 11:20:38 GMT
What about Spit-roasted lamb Australian style? My former landlord used to make it to perfection. With gravy. Perfect for having in the garden.
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Sept 26, 2018 13:22:23 GMT
Banoffee Pie!
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Post by wickedkittiesmom on Sept 26, 2018 13:55:40 GMT
Whenever I think about Australian cuisine, I always think of "Shrimp on the barbie."
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Post by divtal on Sept 26, 2018 21:04:42 GMT
Lucky folks! A visit to Australia, with a stop at Chez Goz/MOTH, remains high on my list.  I agree with Aj_June about lamb. Australia, New Zealand and Wales have the finest reputations for my favorite meat. I'm sure that would be a treat. Seafood is, obviously, fresh and abundant, in both Florida and coastal Australia. However ... if I have any sense of geography, after a glass of wine ... the waters around Florida would be much warmer, and the seafood harvest quite different from southern Australia. Show them what the "catch" is like, in Sydney. Produce, and grains likely differ, between the two regions. Florida is tropical, producing warm-weather fruits. I don't know what what veggies/grains grow, hearty, in Australia. But, I know that you are a strong proponent of buckwheat. Go for it, in whatever dishes anyone might like. Make it fun, for them. Pull some surprises! |
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Post by goz on Sept 26, 2018 22:41:40 GMT
What about Spit-roasted lamb Australian style? My former landlord used to make it to perfection. With gravy. Perfect for having in the garden. Thanks AJ. I don't spit roast butt will probably do a butterflied leg of lamb on the barbie or some lamb loin chops which are little tender morsels. |
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Post by goz on Sept 26, 2018 22:42:43 GMT
lol. Thanks, The dessert is already obvious. I will make a couple of pavlovas with whipped cream strawberries and passionfruit. |
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Post by goz on Sept 26, 2018 22:46:23 GMT
Whenever I think about Australian cuisine, I always think of "Shrimp on the barbie." Yes, and that is iconic. However we call them prawns, they are also too luscious and good to put on a barbie so I think I will just serve some 'au naturel in the line up of dishes and salads. I am also going for a Mediterranean roast vege and beet salad with aoli dressing, some of our home grown greens in a green salad with avocado red onion Lebanese cucumbers and sliced radish and my world famous potato salad with mint and fresh pineapple. |
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Post by goz on Sept 26, 2018 22:49:12 GMT
Lucky folks! A visit to Australia, with a stop at Chez Goz/MOTH, remains high on my list. I agree with Aj_June about lamb. Australia, New Zealand and Wales have the finest reputations for my favorite meat. I'm sure that would be a treat. Seafood is, obviously, fresh and abundant, in both Florida and coastal Australia. However ... if I have any sense of geography, after a glass of wine ... the waters around Florida would be much warmer, and the seafood harvest quite different from southern Australia. Show them what the "catch" is like, in Sydney. Produce, and grains likely differ, between the two regions. Florida is tropical, producing warm-weather fruits. I don't know what what veggies/grains grow, hearty, in Australia. But, I know that you are a strong proponent of buckwheat. Go for it, in whatever dishes anyone might like. Make it fun, for them. Pull some surprises! Hi Div. The invitation remains open. see above for my further thoughts, and because Australian sausages are not much available in USA I will do some yummy pork or chipolata sausages n the BBQ to round out the lamb and fresh prawns. I do a lovely Asian sate sauce with them. |
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Post by President Ackbar™ on Sept 26, 2018 22:57:01 GMT
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Sept 27, 2018 0:09:04 GMT
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Post by goz on Sept 27, 2018 1:11:42 GMT
Sorry, I can't see that image. |
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Sept 27, 2018 12:12:09 GMT
don't forget the wine!   |
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Post by goz on Sept 27, 2018 20:40:52 GMT
don't forget the wine! Why would I serve New Zealand wine when Australian is much better?  |
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Sept 27, 2018 20:51:43 GMT
don't forget the wine! Why would I serve New Zealand wine when Australian is much better? part of the Commonwealth--same thing? |
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Post by goz on Sept 27, 2018 21:05:52 GMT
Why would I serve New Zealand wine when Australian is much better? part of the Commonwealth--same thing? Wow! You should realise that there is intense rivalry between Australia and NewZealand especially in the areas of sport(especially rugby and netball), claiming the birthplace of film stars and wine! |
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Post by divtal on Sept 27, 2018 21:37:29 GMT
part of the Commonwealth--same thing? Wow! You should realise that there is intense rivalry between Australia and NewZealand especially in the areas of sport(especially rugby and netball), claiming the birthplace of film stars and wine! I love geographic rivalries that have a healthy competitive base in things like food, wine, athletics or other positive efforts.  |
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Post by goz on Sept 27, 2018 21:50:13 GMT
Wow! You should realise that there is intense rivalry between Australia and NewZealand especially in the areas of sport(especially rugby and netball), claiming the birthplace of film stars and wine! I love geographic rivalries that have a healthy competitive base in things like food, wine, athletics or other positive efforts. Well we both claimed Russell Crowe for a while there until he turned into a bit of a dickhead and we withdrew our claim and gave him back! |
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Post by Aj_June on Sept 27, 2018 22:11:54 GMT
I love geographic rivalries that have a healthy competitive base in things like food, wine, athletics or other positive efforts. Well we both claimed Russell Crowe for a while there until he turned into a bit of a dickhead and we withdrew our claim and gave him back! Re: NZ vs Canada
In fact New Zealand is better than Canada on most issues. NZ is able to do lot more for its indigenous people than Canada. The power gap between indigenous and non-indigenous in Canada is huge. In contrast NZ is writing new stories of success every year. That said, NZ always takes back seat to Australia. Except in rugby that is.  |
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Sept 27, 2018 22:13:44 GMT
part of the Commonwealth--same thing? Wow! You should realise that there is intense rivalry between Australia and NewZealand especially in the areas of sport(especially rugby and netball), claiming the birthplace of film stars and wine! oh my! now i know! what aussy wine do you rec? |
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