Where to buy maize meal in Australia, and how to cook pap with it
Where to buy maize meal Australia shoppers can rely on: supermarket and South African shop options, which grade makes smooth pap, and a simple water ratio to cook it.
Substitutions
Aromat substitute Australia: what to use, and where to buy the real thing
Aromat is easier to find in Australia than it used to be, but shelves run dry. Here is where to look first, then the swaps and a homemade mix that get you close.
Nik Naks Australia equivalent: the two snacks with one name
Looking for a Nik Naks Australia equivalent? There are two different snacks called Nik Naks, and neither is on a Coles shelf. Here is what to buy instead.
Caramel Treat substitute Australia: what to buy instead
Caramel Treat substitute Australia: Nestle Top ‘n’ Fill is the closest tin on the shelf. Here is how it differs, where to find it, and a safe stovetop version.
Boerewors spice mix recipe: the gram-for-gram guide
A gram-for-gram boerewors spice mix recipe built from the ordinary Australian spice aisle, plus how to toast, grind and turn it into proper wors.
Maizena vs cornflour in Australia: same thing, one catch
Maizena vs cornflour in Australia: they are the same starch, except when the packet says wheaten. How to read the label and swap it in your recipes.
Tennis biscuit substitutes in Australia: what actually works
Tennis biscuits do not exist on Australian shelves. Arnott’s Nice biscuits do. The tested swap for fridge tarts, plus where to buy the real thing.
Mrs Balls chutney substitute: what actually works in an Australian kitchen
The best Mrs Balls chutney substitute for an Australian kitchen, from supermarket jars that get close to a homemade batch you can make in an afternoon.
South African ingredient substitutes in Australia: the complete guide
The complete guide to South African ingredient substitutes in Australia. What Coles and Woolworths stock, what to swap, and where to find the real thing.