Throw another prawn on the barbie...
Barbie, barby, bbq, barbecue, grill or whatever you want to call it, just like Steve Irwin and Vegemite, the barbie is an Australian cultural icon. Everyone I have met in Australia so far owns a grill {or two}, with it being at least a portable grill to take camping or to the beach.
A few things Aussies normally cook on their gas or charcoal barbie:
· Prawns
· Snags or bangers {sausages}
· Chicken {skewers, etc.}
· Steak
· Kangaroo {seriously}
Different types of fish and seafood can be added to that list, and it seem there are always onions and other veggies cooking on the grill as well. I’ve even seen Australia-shaped hamburger patties {as seen below}…
Bring your own plate:
At some barbecues, they’ll ask that you bring your own plate. This means you should bring a prepared dish of food to share with the host and guests. Bring your own meat, unless asked not to. Also ask what you should bring otherwise as well, like if you should bring a picnic blanket or camping chairs for yourself and your family.
Drinks:
BYO means bring your own drink. It’s OK to just bring your own drinks anyway, so load up your Esky {Aussie for “ice cooler”} with your favorite favourite drinks.
· If it’s beer you’re bringing, bring at least a 6-pack.
· If you bring your own beer, it’s OK to go home with your leftover beers.
Australia-shaped hamburger patties...
What to wear:
The chances of a family spending Christmas in their cozzies {Aussie for “swimming suits”} by the grill at the pool or at the beach is highly likely in Australia, so barbecues are not always meant to be formal. Unless it’s supposed to be a formal event, wear whatever the weather seems to permit. Of course, you can add a little bit of some Aussie humor humour by wearing a terry towelling {Aussies say this instead of “terry cloth”} hat and some zinc on your nose à la Super Dag…
Here is what you should plan otherwise:
· Bring your cozzie {swimming suit} and a beach towel along, just in case there is a pool or if you’ll be at the beach.
· Be “SunSmart.” If you’re planning on being in the sun, be sure to wear a sun hat and bring enough sunscreen for you and your family to use.
· Wear your sunnies {Aussie for “sunglasses”}.
· Feel free to rock up {Aussie for “show up”} to the party in your thongs {Aussie for “flip-flops“} too.
· Or you could just show up barefoot…
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