Yep. When I was 18-19 and a poor uni student, if I was down to my last $20, I'd skip drinking that week and spend it on some half-decent food. All my other friends would do the opposite and live off noodles so they could go out. I could never ever do that, even for just one week!
Trying new brunch spots in Melbourne is a ritual for me. I definitely enjoy food shopping more than clothes shopping. I'm much happier at the Vic Markets deli than in Myer. If you ever go to Perth, definitely go to Cottlesloe Boatshed Market. I know Melbourne has the foodie reputation, but this place was heaven on earth for me.
Yes! A few reasons. We grow a lot of stuff, but because Australia is so big, it costs a lot of money to transport it from the farms to the people. A lot of effort to feed a relatively small population of 22 million, which is like the state of Texas. If you want good quality local food, you have to compete with low prices of imported food, mostly Chinese. And life in general is super expensive here, due to high taxes on everything. Thankfully, we have a relatively good economy and high salaries to balance it out. Though that may change quite soon, it's not looking great ATM.




! I enjoy shopping for food more than I enjoy shopping for clothes-I'm such a "foodie" wanker
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