I have been asked what the local fare is like here in Perth and it is hard to explain until you look at the demographics. The population is a crazy mix: 26% English, 25% Australian, Irish and Scottish at 6% and Italy with 4%, China comes in with 2.9%. The English/Irish/Scottish influence is punctuated by meat pies and morning tea, sausages and the breads available- scones, crumpets and Irish soda. The are British sections in the groceries like our Mexican sections at home- and the tea, my god the tea- it is a whole isle unto itself. But, the thing Aussie's really go for is Fish and Chips. We have tried a lot of places and the kids are now experts. Barramundi, mackerel, cod. Beer battered or panko. Vinegar or lemon. We all have an opinion. The best comes wrapped in paper so you can unfold it on the table and the whole family digs in! Cold beer and napkins are essential- so is a nap afterward.
Cheers,
Evangeline
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