I have actually been thinking of going out some spring to look for morel mushrooms. I know that there is supposed to be a poison mushroom that is called a false morel, but it appears to be much flatter in shape than the real item. I do have a couple booklets to assist in identification, but I also hope to talk with some seasoned pickers before trying them out.
Varnafinde's mention of lutefisk reminded me of another fish that is, um sort of celebrated in Minnesota. Has anyone ever heard of Eelpout?

You guys have walleye. Why would you need any other fish? Walleye=delicious. My wife is from Wisconsin and swears by some fish she and her family call a "Northern". As far as I've been able to figure out they're referencing some kind of river sturgeon, but I don't think I've had it, just the walleye.

I think there was a forum glitch, so I'll try to remember what I previously posted.

Shadowlander, our bakery meat pies often have a thick, soupy texture because of the meat gravy. They're tasty but can be tricky to eat. Pies are eaten like a sandwich, but if they're piping hot and you bite into them too quickly, you may burn your mouth and fingers, so you have to be careful. Frozen pies from the supermarket are far less exciting and should be avoided if you enjoy food.

Aslanisthebest, yes, I've had Daal and Chapati quite a few times but I usually prefer other Indian foods. Australia is an incredibly multicultural country, so we enjoy food from all over the world. I'm sure there are some countries that aren't recognised amongst are cuisine, but all of the well-known countries foods are, as well as many of the lesser-known ones.

Even frozen berry pies should be avoided. Speaking of pies. Americans can you please explain the appeal of a pumpkin pie? I thought it was a savory thing until a cpouple of years ago when we had an American themed day at school. It tasted strange to say the least. Ha

I actually thoroughly dislike Pumpkin Pie so I can't help you.

I, on the other hand, love it . The taste is difficult to explain to someone who has never had it before, so chances are you're either going to love it or hate it. We also have sweet potato pie, which I think tastes very similar to it and is almost the same color, just slightly sweeter. Imagine taking a bunch of sweet potatoes or yams, mashing them up and then adding cinnamon and sugar and such and then baking it in a pie crust. If you're going to do pumpkin pie right you really should eat it with whipped cream on the top.

I'm pretty open to trying most foods but I greatly dislike both pumpkins and sweet potatoes and anything in their families. I tried homemade pumpkin scones as a child before, and while I didn't love them, I found them bearable.

You know that Tony Abbott has nothing better to do when he starts complaining about the abc. Than the other politicans join in either siding with him or going against him. That my friends is politics in Australia. I was wondering if what they waste time on in other countries? commenting on what a tv personaility has done?(David cameron and Jimmy carr ring a bell). I am not asking for political views or anything(that is against the rules of this forum).

Ilovefauns. When it comes to folks such as you describe we, at least we in my general vicinity, tend to refer to them as "talking heads". Views usually expressed are disregarded, and we tend to change the channel to more intellectual pursutes. Do you watch the old Scooby Doo Mysteries there?

Haha! Yes, we've had the old Scooby Doo Mysteries in Australia not long after the series began in the US. That's as long as you're talking about the original series: "Scooby Doo, Where Are You?"

puddlegum I should of mentioned that Tony abbott is the pm of Australia. Incase you were wondering.

They play all the scooby doo episodes on go I believe w4j. They play the new series and the old ones.

Didn't know that about Mr. Abbott, and I meant know great disrespect toward the man. I must admit though to a general, shall we say, distrust of those in office. I shall leave the subject there.

Puddleglum, no worries, mate. Fauns is no fan of Tony Abbott.

W4J has seen my general complaing about him on facebook and here ha.

Back to a nicer topic. What song do you think could be your countries second athem?. A more modern athem.

What song do you think could be your countries second athem?. A more modern athem.

Sorry, but it's true.

~Riella