What are some typically australian foods?

Q. I am going to Italy on exchange soon, and have decided to make a little gift hamper for my host family with some australian products in it.
so far i have:
- tim tams
- vegemite
- macadamias

any other ideas?
Much appreciated! x

A. I have to say that it is almost impossible to get a decent milk shake in America or Europe. The best milk shakes in the world can be found in Australia and New Zealand! Of course, this might be difficult to put in a hamper. My suggestions to fill your hamper with the following iconic Australian fare:

Vegemite (but, of course, this is definitely an ACQUIRED taste to people outside Australia)
Cherry Ripes (Mmmmm!); Macadamia nuts; Violet Crumble; Jaffas; Tim Tams (there are a wide range of different flavours today too); Musk sticks; Lamingtons; ANZAC biscuits; the commercial breakfast cereal Weet Bix; Worcestershire sauce, pickled beetroot and, of course, don't forget to top up your hamper with a selection of absolutely delicious Australian wines (eg red Cabernet Merlot, Cabernet Shirz and whites like Verdellho, White Burgundy etc) PLUS a seclection of great Aussie beers (canned and bottled).

Also if you go to any of the Aussie markets you can purchase home-made Aussie style jams and bottles of delicious Aussie lemon spread.

The following items are unique to Australia but won't transport well: The Boston bun, Pavlova, the Vanilla slice; Damper; the Australian burger is made with a beef patty, lettuce and salad items, bacon and a fried egg on top; Meat pie and Kangaroo or Emu meat.

If you want some ideas, click on the following link which gives ideas for Aussie style hampers and lists a wide range of iconic Australian food ..

http://www.greataussiefood.com.au/listProduct/Food/Gift+Hampers

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