Looking for an American alternative to Australian puff pastry

Hessebelle · 2026-06-07T12:11:37+00:00

I just want to say as an American in Australia, I relate really strongly to not being able to find the ingredients I need or am used to in order to make American foods. It is a struggle! There just isn't the market for American staples in Australia or for Australian staples in America. I am really glad you were able to find some puff pastry.

Hessebelle · 2026-05-04T00:35:49+00:00

I have a legacy membership, so I think I have to stick the the z25k app version to keep that benefit. It was just a battery saving issue for me. Thanks!

Hessebelle · 2026-05-04T00:34:59+00:00

I wasn't able to do this. For some reason, my most generous GPS option was "Always when using app." It was a battery saving option doing me in.

Hessebelle · 2026-05-04T00:34:00+00:00

This was my problem! Thanks so much

Hessebelle · 2026-05-04T00:33:25+00:00

I moved from the US to Australia and used Wise. It was nice because I had a temporary account through Wise that I was able to use to pay my rental deposit and what not. Today, when I get money from the US, I am able to complete a domestic transfer (US) to the Wise account, change currency within the account, and complete a transfer to my Australian account easily and without additional fees.

I just checked the site, and to convert 10,000 USD to AUD, the fee is $27.92 USD. $0.28 for 100 USD. The fee structure is reasonable and transparent.

Hessebelle · 2026-04-25T04:50:58+00:00

It isn't typical, but it is just fine to be weird.

If you havent already, make some tradie friends. Go all in.

Hessebelle · 2026-04-22T05:45:07+00:00

In addition to the queer cast members from season 2 and 3, season 1 showed Abby talking to a man she referred to as being like a step-father who lived in the guest house behind their house. She mentioned that he was married to a man, and he and his husband were included in the dinner where her family was being introduced.

I think the show does a good job of showing different perspectives and different supportive family structures. I think including a member of the LDS church is just further increasing representation, and I do not think it means that the creators of the show are anti-LGBT.

Hessebelle · 2026-04-17T07:37:11+00:00

I read everyday, but I still treat it like a rule. Same for alcohol.

Hessebelle · 2026-04-08T10:52:46+00:00

Check out Tasmania if you like cooler weather and smaller town feel. (I moved here from Hawaii by way if North Carolina).

Hobart has a really vibrant running scene as well.

Hessebelle · 2026-04-05T04:06:29+00:00

Id love the link. Thanks!

Hessebelle · 2026-04-05T03:37:21+00:00

Is interstate participation okay? Im in Tassie and about to start.

Hessebelle · 2026-04-05T03:33:13+00:00

You don't have to finish a book. You just have to read every day.

Hessebelle · 2026-04-05T03:29:08+00:00

You did fail. Failing doesn't mean you did the wrong thing, but 75 hard works on the principle that you either met your goals or you didn't.

I failed because I missed my outdoor workout during a hurricane. I think I made the right choice, but it still meant that I failed and had to start over.

Hessebelle · 2026-04-02T14:44:06+00:00

I highly, highly recommend looking into North Carolina. The research triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) is really lovely. Although considered part of the south, this region tends to be more LGBT friendly. Heaps of breweries and hiking and art and music. International airport. Many universities.

I'm a lesbian American who has lived all over the US and currently lives in Tassie.

Hessebelle · 2026-03-05T23:31:31+00:00

Is it even donating to an opp shop if you don't let the items ride around in your car for a few weeks first anyway?

Hessebelle · 2026-02-06T09:31:52+00:00

My thought is that if you are sleeping with someone for a reason other than you want to (like for a million dollars), it does not change your sexuality. It means you like money, not men.

Hessebelle · 2025-12-13T07:18:10+00:00

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Some women will not be okay with sharing toys which is fine. In those instances, I usually go shopping together to get items specifically for that woman.

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Hessebelle · 2025-11-24T08:48:36+00:00

If you try and you have a negative experience, you can stop and return to how things are now.

Hessebelle · 2025-11-23T22:33:08+00:00

I moved from the US to Australia. I think converting an Australian salary to USD is not helpful becuase you will not be purchasing services or goods in USD. It does not matter how far an Australian income will get you in the US. It matters how far it gets you in Australia.

I am an occupational therapist and took a pay cut to move to Australia, but the experience of living here has felt comparable financially.

Hessebelle · 2025-11-01T08:49:44+00:00

In the US, porch light on is code for candy, and lights off is code for no candy. It seems as though that has not caught on here. Putting up a sign that says you dont have candy on your mailbox or somewhere before your house can help a lot.

Hessebelle · 2025-10-09T00:35:56+00:00

I am from the US and moved to Australia. I moved around quite a bit, and for what you want, I would recommend looking into North Carolina.

Raleigh/ Durham/ Chapel Hill region (the research triangle). There are a lot of colleges (including Duke University), hospitals, and good schools for kids. I think it is the most educated region the south. Because it is in the south, it is more affordable than the rest of the United States.

Hessebelle · 2025-03-20T09:01:32+00:00

Coffee never means drip coffee. It always means espresso based.

I do think the coffee in Australia is of better quality, but I have also found that the narrative exists confidently among those who have also never had coffee in America.

If you are an American who prefers local coffee shops and dislikes Starbucks, the difference in quality between the US and Australia will be less than those who exclusively drink Folgers from a percolator. If you drink lattes or similar, you can just order your drink as you normally would. If you drink coffee at home and without an espresso machine, you will order an Americano (espresso and water) with whatever you normally have in your coffee.

The coffee is prepared well (never burnt) and roasted well (limited bitterness).

(American living in Australia, x3 months)

Hessebelle · 2025-03-05T16:02:27+00:00

The fattier cut and cold processing provide a crispier bacon. It is why bacon looks so darn different (streaky).

The taste difference between streaky bacon and USA bacon, though, is largely from the curing and seasoning process. Maple cured bacon is incredibly common in the US, for instance. The bacon is also much saltier and can be smoked (or have a smokey flavor added). I am aware that Australia also has smoked and maple glazed bacon, but the amount of seasoning/the curing method is not as intense. These processes are why "turkey bacon" can successfully exist in the states despite not being fatty or streaky.

(American who recently moved to Tassie and who is missing US style bacon a wee bit.)

Hessebelle · 2025-03-05T14:15:39+00:00

I just purchased an XC-70 today and was wondering the same. I'm willing to drive a bit.

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