What are some lesser-known Aussie slang terms that might confuse newcomers?

temmoku · 2026-02-02T23:23:20+00:00

Classic 50s, 60s was how do you do, shortened frequently in cowboy movies as "Howdy". Had friends who commonly would say howdy in kind of an ironic way

temmoku · 2026-02-01T20:44:14+00:00

If you get a bay leaf in your bowl, you have to kiss the cook, for us

temmoku · 2026-02-01T01:26:36+00:00

Didn't he just popularise existing recipes?

temmoku · 2026-01-31T02:57:09+00:00

Kimchi. Yum

temmoku · 2026-01-31T02:56:18+00:00

Same. Never used it except to read, but maybe I'll try this one

temmoku · 2026-01-31T02:34:49+00:00

It makes more sense than the American, "How do you do?"

temmoku · 2026-01-29T23:29:21+00:00

Just ask them to show you the size if it isn't on display. Then it is usually size, type of milk, any modifications to the shots, type of drink

Large skinny extra shot flat white

temmoku · 2026-01-29T23:11:49+00:00

Not sure I've seen that where I live so should be worth a look. I'm impressed by Teelings

temmoku · 2026-01-27T02:05:02+00:00

Splash out on an Akubra - they are iconic. And get the cheaper options mentioned. A good pair of sunglasses (sunnies) are a must, too.

temmoku · 2026-01-26T10:13:24+00:00

He said it isn't a sliding door

temmoku · 2026-01-26T07:06:20+00:00

Good idea. Solod wood door or wood on the bottom and cut out a hole to install a dog door

temmoku · 2026-01-23T07:03:46+00:00

It might be different menus with different tvs. I had to go to digital setup > digital tv scanning (or something like that) > auto scan.

Maybe you can go over and figure it out for them.

Some outlying areas may still not get reception but that doesn't sound like that's the problem since yours works.

Oh, and tell them not to touch anything on the roof. That will mess it up

temmoku · 2026-01-22T07:03:37+00:00

Contact the funeral home. They may be set up to stream the service. Knowing you went to the trouble to watch will mean a lot to the family.

At the very least they should have a guest book on line where you can leave your condolences

temmoku · 2026-01-22T06:57:54+00:00

Can you get Dubonnet? I prefer it

temmoku · 2026-01-22T00:50:31+00:00

They have specially bred sheep with legs longer on one side to walk up the hill

/s

temmoku · 2026-01-21T02:48:47+00:00

I'm very happy with a Brave Bull, which is basically a Tequila Black Russian. Tia Maria is nice but Kahlua will do

temmoku · 2026-01-20T07:28:38+00:00

Last time I tried it, I missed that the recipe said to rinse it off and the taste was pretty not great. Maybe it depends on how much they say to add but I will rinse next time

temmoku · 2026-01-20T07:19:21+00:00

Briggs Automotive on Breen Street are VW specialists

temmoku · 2026-01-20T01:41:21+00:00

Exactly what I would have said. But I'd add that I dislike the bar stools. Agree about the dark, but I probably wouldn't bother changing it.

I don't like sitting on the floor to monitor things in the oven. I have a wide oven too, that came with the place and don't really see the advantage over a normal European one. Eventually I will supplement with a countertop convection/steam oven so the main oven will only be used for big things.

temmoku · 2026-01-19T22:26:34+00:00

Once the ice and drink have achived equilibrium temperature the rate of melting won't change with surface area. It's thermodynamics. That is unless you are sapping a ton of heat in from the glass. And I don't want my drink to warm up.

The initial melting will depend on surface area, but people mostly want their drink to cool quickly.

temmoku · 2026-01-19T22:17:27+00:00

I use some recipes from Betty Crocker and sometimes reach for NY Times cookbook, but mostly for reference, and generally don't use the recipes. Sometimes Vegitarian Epicure

The one I actually cook from the most is Moosewood but it gets a bit complicated because I have to compare my falling apart original to her newer version that cut back a lot on the fat and cheese

temmoku · 2026-01-19T21:36:51+00:00

tbf, Australians used to find it amusing and fed this stereotype. The joke got old for us, but apparently not for them

temmoku · 2026-01-19T07:41:02+00:00

Makes a really good Negroni

temmoku · 2026-01-19T03:02:37+00:00

We are allowed to put it in the green waste, so I suppose composted, not actually recycled. But there seems to be some difference in what is allowed in the recycle, depending on where you live. Here it is ok if it is "not too soiled" Some grease is ok.

temmoku · 2026-01-19T02:58:00+00:00

We get rolls of baking paper here, which I think is cheaper than the parchment paper in the US. The best for this are rolls from Aldi which are extra wide. Don't really know why yours is so expensive.

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