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| Missing frozen foods like...; and hot dogs/sausages | |
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| Topic Started: Jul 15 2011, 02:53:21 PM (1,079 Views) | |
| heluvsme | Jul 15 2011, 02:53:21 PM Post #1 |
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Taquitos and burritos frozen waffles Cool Whip Has anyone found these items anywhere? I had to edit because I miss American hotdogs and sausages, too. What is the missing ingredient in Aussie hotdogs and sausages? 
Edited by heluvsme, Jul 15 2011, 05:45:47 PM.
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| katze | Jul 15 2011, 02:57:45 PM Post #2 |
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Frozen waffles do exist here!! The brand is Nanas and I've only seen them at Woolies. |
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| TerritorianTori | Jul 16 2011, 03:34:46 AM Post #3 |
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I've seen the Nanna's brand waffles, too! They were right next to the frozen pies. Was quite surprised.  OTOH, I've never seen Cool Whip here. For American-style hot dogs, look for a brand called Hans.. it's in the smallgoods section (with the bacon). You don't want to know what's in Aussie snags.  |
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| SanDiablo | Jul 16 2011, 10:07:32 AM Post #4 |
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Hmmm - I love the fact that I don't eat frozen food... |
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| Bindie | Jul 16 2011, 12:23:48 PM Post #5 |
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I have to agree, but some Cool Whip would hit the spot. |
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| heluvsme | Jul 16 2011, 05:52:21 PM Post #6 |
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Thanks~I have looked at them, but didn't buy them because I have a child who is allergic to soy. There was an organic brand of chicken hot dog that wasn't too bad, but Woolie's quit carrying them for some reason. Maybe Costco will have some! |
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| West_Texan | Jul 17 2011, 12:56:13 PM Post #7 |
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I haven't tried this but perhaps it may suffice? Take some cold heavy cream and put it in a metal bowl. Start whisking. You don’t have to whisk it crazy-fast or anything, just fast enough that you get some air incorporated. Once the cream has thickened a bit, add in some sugar (superfine is nice because it dissolves quickly), a pinch of salt and a wee splash of flavoring (Vanilla Extract). Taste, and add a little more sugar if you need to. Whisk until the cream is at the perfect thickness for what you want to do with it. As you can see, whipped cream isn’t really a recipe. It’s more of a technique. It’s more about keeping things cold and whisking well and less about how many teaspoons of sugar you are using. Here’s a tip for getting really dense, creamy whipped cream. I don’t think that many people know about this secret, so come a little closer. If you whip your cream in the food processor, it will be dense and smooth and creamy. You have to be careful, because the food processor is pretty harsh, and you could end up with butter if you don’t pay close attention. I’m serious, though, guys–cream whipped in a food processor or with an immersion blender has a dense texture that you just can’t get when whipping by hand or with a hand or stand mixer. |
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| i<3sydney | Jul 17 2011, 01:54:54 PM Post #8 |
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i'm pretty sure you can find frozen waffles and this non dairy creamy stuff in the kosher sections at some supermarkets (i've seen at coles and/or woolies) have yet to try the cool whip like stuff.. but i'm really intrigued to see if it's similar. there are a lot of dessert recipes i have that need cool whip and i can't really use hand made real whipped cream because it wouldn't set properly or keep as well. if that makes sense. maybe to do with the added stabilizers or preservatives. dunno. if anyone tries the aformentioned topping.. let us know how it works! |
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| heluvsme | Jul 17 2011, 08:08:32 PM Post #9 |
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I did try this once years ago in a fruit salad recipe that called for Cool Whip and it ended up like soup! One day I may try it again and bring it to that "just before butter" stage to see if it works! |
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| heluvsme | Jul 27 2011, 06:38:48 PM Post #10 |
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The hotdog search is over~we found some good ones at Costco! Tibaldi Skinless Frankfurts, 14 in a pkg for only $4.99. YAY! |
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| Kuningan | Jul 28 2011, 05:17:32 PM Post #11 |
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Curse you Costco people again!  *sigh* I keep hoping for even a rumor of one for Perth.I'm actually just back from planning a sausage fest!  We've got a group of 7 couples of mostly southerners from Mr. Kuningan's office who are getting together this Saturday with 30lbs of specially ground pork (25% fat) to make our own sausage. One of the gang has pretty much professional grade equipment including the sausage stuffer. We've got five recipes for link sausage and will also make some breakfast patties. We're firing up the smoker and smoking chicken and belly ribs too. Should be fun. |
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| West_Texan | Aug 17 2011, 03:38:42 PM Post #12 |
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I wish Costco would start selling "Ballpark" or "Nathan's" all beef franks! I do love a good chilli-cheese dog! |
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| West_Texan | Aug 17 2011, 03:42:08 PM Post #13 |
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Kuningan, Let me know how the breakfast sausage turns out! I think about Biscuits and sausage gravy a lot!!! ...lol |
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| tierneyrb | Aug 18 2011, 03:20:17 PM Post #14 |
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Regarding the whipped cream...am I reading this correctly that people prefer Cool Whip over real whipped cream? Or is it the consistency of real whipped cream that is the problem? I rarely, if ever, use Cool Whip for desserts. Only the real stuff, thanks to my mom. The message above is right on with making it not only tasty but more dense. |
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| Cimexus | Aug 18 2011, 05:32:31 PM Post #15 |
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As a non-American, I cannot understand Cool Whip. It has to be the grossest concept for a food ever (to me). I mean, it tastes like ... artificial nothingness made from who-knows-what random chemicals. What's wrong with cream? I just don't get it. Not dissing anyone who likes it, but honestly, bleerrgh! It's only one step up from that abomination of abominations, spray-on cheese. Some things were never meant to be put in cans!
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| Bindie | Aug 18 2011, 09:16:06 PM Post #16 |
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I don't understand vegemite, but whatever. It's part of a collective shared experience, perhaps. Like putting on your snowsuit, gloves and moonboots and then having to wee. Like lining up in the halls on your knees, head tucked in with your hands joined around your neck for tornado drills at school. Or planning your Halloween costume and then getting together with your friends later to trade out the candy you don't like. Cool whip was perfect on pumpkin pie and is a symbol of Thanksgiving. A perfect dollop on each piece. |
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| pastrycook-136 | Aug 19 2011, 03:03:19 AM Post #17 |
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People like Cool Whip because it is more stable in certain uses than real whipped cream and because it is non dairy too. I prefer the real thing any day though. |
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| Pothole | Aug 19 2011, 08:12:03 AM Post #18 |
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Pastrycook has it dead on from my own experience. I use a lot of Fonterra aerosol whipped cream for iced coffees, deserts, pie toppings and to serve with scones (really, really good with scones and jam) Lately if I remember to get them in I will use a cream charger...... not only is the cream fantastic but it is a great little toy to play with........ but then I have to keep remembering to re-order the chargers.....and lately my memory  Yes I know aerosol whipped cream is not the same as cool whip...... but hey
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| TerritorianTori | Aug 19 2011, 12:39:12 PM Post #19 |
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Pretty much what Bindie said. I think every culture has one or two aspects that absolutely no one else will understand. Cool Whip is good when you're lactose-intolerant. |
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| i<3sydney | Aug 20 2011, 09:57:36 AM Post #20 |
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yes pastry cook said it perfectly. it's stable and you can use it in desserts that need keeping overnight or 2 days. if you substituted real whipped cream, those certain desserts would fail (even if they set properly to begin with, they would probably be a liquidy mess within a few hours) and of course, non dairy is a huge bonus. to me, the arosol stuff like ready whip is not compareable to cool whip! i would never use as a substitution. i'd use something like that only to top a hot chocolate or something. i agree with bindie.. i think cool whip is a huge american cultural thing. no thanksgiving would be complete without it! or many other holidays for that matter. does anyone know, do they sell cool whip at costco?? |
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