Australian Traditional Food
As a modern country of modern immigration, Australia has culinary contributions from a variety of cultures around the world, including the British, European, Asian and Middle Eastern. Australia became a collection of British colonies from 148 to 1900, during which time culinary tastes were strongly influenced by British and Irish immigrants. Originally Chinese, although the post-war immigration program promotes the spread of local food, especially the influx of immigrants from the Mediterranean, East Asia and South Asia. Reflecting the impact of 21st century Australian food globalization, many fast-food restaurants and international trends became influential. Organic and bio-dynamic foods have become widely available along with reviving interest in herbs. Australia has a reputation for high quality exports, including major industries including cattle, sheep, poultry, milk, vegetables, fruits, nuts, wheat, barley and canola. . The country is also revered for locally made wines, beers an...