Trying New Zealand Snacks For The First Time - Unbelievably Good!

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  • Опубліковано 27 жов 2022
  • I decided to try different Kiwi snacks, treats and drinks! Which ones do you enjoy? Which ones did I miss? Let me know!
    Kaibosh food bank: www.kaibosh.org.nz/
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  • @itscurlsbaby
    @itscurlsbaby  Рік тому +91

    Keep the comments and suggestions for the next snack video coming! By the way... I'm so sorry for not shaking the chocolate milk on camera. I promise as soon as the video was finished and I drank the rest of it, it was very much shaken!! Thank you so much to everyone who has suggested different things to try and given me their thoughts on how best to enjoy certain snacks. You are all educating me so much and it's fantastic. Thank you again. I will do my best to reply to everyone! Curls

    • @TheMarathonomahos
      @TheMarathonomahos Рік тому +3

      Rosemary, my sister invented Kiwi onion dip back in the 50's

    • @campbellsands6400
      @campbellsands6400 Рік тому +3

      You need to try a puhoi valley chocolate milk very expensive like the one in your video

    • @Natesonny
      @Natesonny Рік тому +3

      Also microwave your cookie time for 30 seconds

    • @Natesonny
      @Natesonny Рік тому +4

      Pineapple lumps are now made in Australia not as good as they used too be

    • @Natesonny
      @Natesonny Рік тому +1

      There's like four different flavored V's actually btw

  • @thefourhorsemenofapocalypse
    @thefourhorsemenofapocalypse Рік тому +321

    can't go wrong with dipping carrots or celery in the onion dip

  • @robmorgan3842
    @robmorgan3842 Рік тому +499

    NZ Cadbury was better when it was made in NZ in Dunedin but they closed the factory and sent all the choc manufacture to Australia a few years ago and yeah well you are now observing the result.

    • @BBeeeeeee
      @BBeeeeeee Рік тому +19

      Some with Tip Top icecream. I try to buy NZ owned when I can. Just found out recently that nestle has a hand in the company that bought Tip Top....

    • @laracook433
      @laracook433 Рік тому +39

      Disgusting Cadburys, once eaten Whittaker's Chocolate 🍫 you'll never change brand.

    • @snoozyq9576
      @snoozyq9576 Рік тому +5

      Damn Aussies!! 😏

    • @joshcheck7532
      @joshcheck7532 Рік тому +14

      They added palm oil

    • @gregcnz3301
      @gregcnz3301 Рік тому +7

      Blame the American company Mondelez 😡

  • @jessicabullock2990
    @jessicabullock2990 Рік тому +54

    Someone may have mentioned but the kiwi onion dip was invented by a lady in the 60s who worked at nestle and the onion dip was not a popular item so she was trying to promote it and created this absolute deliciousness 🤤 there was a news story about it a while ago lol big news 😂

    • @boboften9952
      @boboften9952 Рік тому +6

      Rosemary Dempsey

    • @franceshorton918
      @franceshorton918 6 місяців тому

      I'm 73. I was a pre-teen and teenager through the 1960's. Nestlé had their Reduced Cream in a tin, which wasn't wildly popular when we still had fresh dairy products delivered to the gate every morning. Including fresh cream.
      At the same time, Maggi powdered soups were new to NZ and again, people hesitated to buy. Making your own soup was so normal for the post war family.
      Rosemary Dempsey popularised (maybe invented ?) the Onion dip. Among us under 20's it took off like crazy !
      We had no wartime memories of 'canned dairy' or 'powdered soup' and it was quick and easy to prepare, and could wait until your flatmates had a party. Then, all on !!
      Simpler times, I know ❤

  • @ColetteNicoll
    @ColetteNicoll Рік тому +47

    As a Kiwi living in Oz, your reaction to onion dip with Bluebird chips was classic. So jealous

    • @12maru
      @12maru Рік тому

      I had my mouth watering while he was eating that. lol

    • @Samoan_Metalhead
      @Samoan_Metalhead 10 місяців тому

      @ColetteNicoll You can find those items at Drakes, Woolies (International section) or Reject Shop

    • @mahenonz
      @mahenonz 10 місяців тому

      I was jealous of him being able to enjoy that for the first time! I was probably a toddler so can’t remember meeting my two favourite foods, which were always found at kids’ birthday parties.

  • @cassidy319
    @cassidy319 Рік тому +367

    You need to try whittaker's peanut slab. I remember my dad would come home with them from work and he'd give them to me as he didn't like peanuts but they are so good and a classic in my opinion

    • @itscurlsbaby
      @itscurlsbaby  Рік тому +28

      Awesome mate, that's on the list for the next video. I've seen them around a lot but never tried. Cheers!

    • @christiantasidaily
      @christiantasidaily Рік тому +3

      Yo this is exactly like my dad and I! How good. Childhood fav choc

    • @acquirewisdomnz
      @acquirewisdomnz Рік тому +6

      Agree - they were the best thing ever when I was growing up. Yum!

    • @jester8790
      @jester8790 Рік тому +2

      @@itscurlsbaby You gotta try a peanut slab. The ultimate meal on the move.

    • @chevronlily
      @chevronlily Рік тому +5

      Definitely backing the peanut slab

  • @amatisea
    @amatisea Рік тому +127

    Cabruary NZ changed from cocoa butter to palm oil to cut cost about 10 years ago and there was a huge public backlash because it tasted different (they said it wouldn't taste different), and most NZ changed over to Whittakers and never looked back. The downfall of cabruary, they tried changing back but it was too late and now the factory in NZ is closed down.

    • @Fanta....
      @Fanta.... Рік тому

      Good. fk cadbury and their palm oil bullshit. Just put the price up instead. dont screw with the ingredients. More than happy to keep buying Whittakers in Australia. Top shelf chocolate.

    • @TheWhiteGyrfalcon
      @TheWhiteGyrfalcon Рік тому +8

      I remember the scandal 😂😁. Always preferred Whittys to Cadbury even back then

    • @rahowherox1177
      @rahowherox1177 Рік тому +10

      At the same time they dropped the sizes of the bars too... and had em inside cardboard sleeves.

    • @slartibartfasttynsol420
      @slartibartfasttynsol420 Рік тому +16

      Yeah - they were trying to improve the numbers before the sale to Kraft in 2010.
      They shrank the bars, switched to less environmentally friendly packaging that disguised the reduced size, and put palm oil in, so you got less chocolate.
      The palm oil was the last straw for me.
      Farming of palm oil is responsible for deforestation, and loss of habitat, driving species to extinction.
      The farming uses herbicides and pesticides which cause health issues for the farmers community.
      The farmers live in poverty, with no choice but to farm.
      Additionally, palm oil is high in saturated fats, and once oxidized in food production can pose health issues for consumers.
      I avoid Cadbury products. (Made easier by the fact that Whitkars tasks better.)

    • @robynandrews4384
      @robynandrews4384 Рік тому +1

      @@slartibartfasttynsol420 100% agree with everything you wrote.

  • @melissagilby3959
    @melissagilby3959 Рік тому +32

    You could try Pavlova, Lamingtons, Brandy snaps, Ambrosia, Lolly Cake, Jaffa’s, Kiwifruit, Hokey Pokey ice cream, good old kiwi barbecue, K Bars, Whitebait fritters, Vogels bread with Marmite (or Vegemite), Feijoas (not originally from NZ) but they go off here when they are in season and they are my fav fruit! Jet plane lollies, milkshake lollies, Manuka honey. Now I’m hungry 😂 And welcome to NZ 😊

    • @ironshark8869
      @ironshark8869 7 місяців тому

      I couldn’t mention it better. Kia ora! 😊

    • @temptempy1360
      @temptempy1360 7 місяців тому

      Be fair, remind them to use only the lightest touch of vegemite until the get used to it. It is very strong savory taste. For beginners a "freckle" amount of wdll buttered toast , maybe later with melted NZ cheddar on top

    • @someone-nf3ui
      @someone-nf3ui 6 місяців тому +2

      A GOOD ambrosia is JUST DELICIOUS. An ABSOLUTE classic.

    • @WillyFisher412
      @WillyFisher412 6 місяців тому

      Peanut slab! A second jet plane lilies and the beautiful ambrosia!

  • @stuupid_
    @stuupid_ Рік тому +20

    It's so funny to see how amazed he is about the dip and chips 😂

  • @autumnedwards45
    @autumnedwards45 Рік тому +147

    Your pronounciation of Paeroa was perfect haha i remember there was an ad years ago of a little girl wrapping individual sorched almonds as gifts on xmas and giving them to her family and it made it popular amongst kids🤣

    • @nikiTricoteuse
      @nikiTricoteuse Рік тому +12

      "One for Mummy aannd Daddy." Still makes me grin everytime I eat one. 😁

    • @robmort67
      @robmort67 Рік тому +4

      and when you drive through Paeroa you have to stop at the massive bottle in middle of town

    • @itscurlsbaby
      @itscurlsbaby  Рік тому +3

      Thank you Autumn awesome to hear that! Haha no way?! Good to know the backstories! Gonna have to hunt that ad down!

    • @georginahewitt3026
      @georginahewitt3026 Рік тому +4

      Here’s the ad ua-cam.com/video/MGGnd1KHMCo/v-deo.html “to mummy and daddy”

    • @nica900
      @nica900 11 місяців тому

      It was popular before the ad, the ad was just tapping into emotional childhood memories.

  • @TiaHiki
    @TiaHiki Рік тому +109

    Little tip. I actually store the reduced cream in the fridge once i buy it so that it can be used as soon as ive mixed it instead of having to wait 😂

    • @addrock7695
      @addrock7695 Рік тому +1

      I was going to suggest that very hack!!
      Hahahaha, classic.

    • @angeladawn805
      @angeladawn805 Рік тому +1

      Genius 😊

    • @AI-4-Underdogs
      @AI-4-Underdogs Рік тому +3

      But that doesn't give time for the onion pieces to soften.

    • @TiaHiki
      @TiaHiki Рік тому

      @@AI-4-Underdogs, i didn't even realise there were crunchy bits 😂

    • @sammyx2113
      @sammyx2113 Рік тому

      It's the wait time for me lol definitely gonna do this next time 🙂

  • @libbykissick4382
    @libbykissick4382 Рік тому +11

    4:56 had all us kiwis smiling knowingly 😂❤

  • @alisonbuck5117
    @alisonbuck5117 Рік тому +23

    Wait till the Cookietime Xmas buckets come out... they're to die for. 💝
    And funnily enough, the pineapple lumps from the warehouse, in the freezer are pretty yummy. 🤣

    • @Forever_orwhatever
      @Forever_orwhatever Рік тому

      Yes pineapple lumps in the freezer! Mellowpuffs in the freezer are fabulous too

  • @melaniestapp4627
    @melaniestapp4627 Рік тому +179

    I work in a post shop, and the three biggest items sent are, Reduced Cream, Onion Dip, and Whittaker's Chocolate.They are the most requested items by expats from their family's here in New Zealand. The Pineapple Lumps used to be better, but Pascals changed their recipe and they are not as good as they used to be. With the chocolate milk, when it first came out you had to line up to get it and the you were limited to how many you could get at a time, even then you were lucky to get one as they kept selling out and they couldn't keep up with the production. Didn't get to try one until six months had passed, haven looked back since, but you are right they are a real treat item due to the cost. But soooo worth it :)
    When we have a BBQ or family get together the fights over the onion dip can get a bit intense.

    • @brucegibbins3792
      @brucegibbins3792 Рік тому +4

      To keep the peace and the family away from each others throats, why not provide more bowls of the dip?

    • @karendoody4581
      @karendoody4581 Рік тому +6

      I work in a supermarket in Auckland and remember when that chocolate milk came out, I couldn't believe how nuts people were over it!!....

    • @thedumbfam
      @thedumbfam Рік тому +7

      If you put the cookie time cookie in the microwave for like 15 seconds its sooo much better

    • @Intimateflow
      @Intimateflow Рік тому +5

      @@thedumbfam exactly, the ONLY way to have triple choccy cookie time!!!

    • @abbaelo
      @abbaelo Рік тому +4

      Rainbow pineapple lumps are better, made in NZ and bought at New World

  • @Oamaruastro
    @Oamaruastro Рік тому +145

    Regarding pineapple lumps, the brand to get is Regina (sometimes known as Rainbow), made by the company that invented pineapple lumps (and the last independently owned candy company in NZ) in little old Oamaru.

    • @itscurlsbaby
      @itscurlsbaby  Рік тому +11

      Ahh nice mate. Appreciate the insight! Will have a look next time I'm at the supermarket for sure.

    • @BBeeeeeee
      @BBeeeeeee Рік тому +9

      Seconding Regina. They're so soft and easy to eat, best pineapple lumps. Also uses actual pineapple to flavour it rather than artificial colours!

    • @goosiefel
      @goosiefel Рік тому +3

      lol yeah omaru is cool despite my friendgroup having a vivid hatred of it. that and gore. fuck gore

    • @mace8964
      @mace8964 Рік тому +6

      dont freeze!!!!!

    • @goosiefel
      @goosiefel Рік тому

      @@mace8964 ?

  • @carrissacallaghan2990
    @carrissacallaghan2990 Рік тому +8

    100% try our pies from bakeries, hangi and boil up if you get the chance! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL 😍
    As a Māori, you pronounced our Māori words very well! Be proud of yourself ☺️

  • @Arty_Az
    @Arty_Az Рік тому +12

    I stopped eating Cadbury when they went over to Aussie because they changed most of the rose's chocolates. Whittaker's are awesome and so many products now. If you get Whittaker's in anything at least you know it is going to be good.
    Have you tried the old salad dressing recipe with condensed milk? I always have it on my salad in the summer time.

  • @virginiawalker6341
    @virginiawalker6341 Рік тому +17

    Kiwi here… Malt vinegar in your onion dip is way better then lemon and put your pineapple lumps in the freezer. So good!

    • @KylieMackLA
      @KylieMackLA Рік тому +1

      lol I logged in just to say to add vinegar - our mums taught us well!

  • @laurenunreal4
    @laurenunreal4 Рік тому +75

    Scorched almonds aren’t new 😆 we used to give them to dad for Christmas when I was growing up. I even remember the ads for them at Christmas time in the 90s. Ohhhh and V! That came out when I was a teenager and I got terribly addicted! Thankfully haven’t touched one in a couple decades but now the blue one intrigues me. Your videos are good! Fun to see NZ through your eyes.

    • @ericwolff6059
      @ericwolff6059 Рік тому +4

      Had them [Scorched Almonds) in the sixties, and they're older than that. By the way, we used to pronounce it Nestle's as in to nestle down, not Nest Lay.

    • @JVDV11
      @JVDV11 Рік тому +9

      "One for mummy, aaaand daddy" 🤣

    • @karendoody4581
      @karendoody4581 Рік тому

      @@JVDV11 I remember that add very well

    • @JVDV11
      @JVDV11 Рік тому

      @@karendoody4581 Iconic :-p

    • @surfingtheYTube
      @surfingtheYTube Рік тому +3

      To mummy and daddy 🤣🤣🤣

  • @robadobdob
    @robadobdob Рік тому +6

    Scorched Almonds have never gone out of fashion even back when I was a kid in the 80’s. They are normally only purchased at Xmas at the supermarket checkout when you release you need to get the kids something for their stockings.
    You should also review Milo, Burger Rings, and Mallowpuffs.

  • @danielsime911
    @danielsime911 Рік тому +31

    Have you tried Feijoas? There's actually a fair amount of things you can buy that are feijoa flavoured as well like lollies, sorbet, and fizzy drinks.

    • @Settings208
      @Settings208 Рік тому +1

      no hate to feijoa enjoyers, but goddamnit do they taste like how deep heat smells

  • @serahnkahukura8433
    @serahnkahukura8433 Рік тому +44

    Pineapple lumps are usually more chewy like nougat but will be hard if cold (some ppl prefer them that way and will freeze them). Scorched almonds are the xmas gift for people who you don't care about, but Graze skinny-dipped almonds are amazing.

    • @MeoithTheSecond
      @MeoithTheSecond Рік тому +3

      Pfff... A box of Cabury Roses is the gift you give to people who you don't particularly care about ;).

    • @dillonwatkins4874
      @dillonwatkins4874 Рік тому +2

      @@MeoithTheSecond I agree Cadbury roses or a box of favourites are for people you don’t care about that much. I remember getting my dad scorched almonds for Christmas or Father’s Day

    • @camisado5681
      @camisado5681 Рік тому

      The l&p pineapple lumps they released a while ago were gross

    • @trustthesauce
      @trustthesauce Рік тому

      @@camisado5681 I think I might be the only one who thought they were okay haha 😅

    • @ninjin1749
      @ninjin1749 Рік тому

      Best flavour of pineapple lumps which rivals the original has to be the mint flavour, loved those frozen.

  • @hellabisys
    @hellabisys Рік тому +9

    If you want a definite improvement on the texture of the pineapple lumps, leave them in the fridge for a bit before you eat them, you'll thank me later! ;)
    Also it was great to see a shoutout for Kaibosh, I know a few people who volunteer there. To anyone reading this in the Wellington area with money to spare, that's a damn good place to put it

  • @Sayin42
    @Sayin42 Рік тому +11

    A LOT of people I know prefer to put their Pineapple Lumps (still unopened in bag) in the freezer for at least an hour, I myself don’t mind either but I do know 8/10 people I know prefer the freezer option of Pineapple Lumps

  • @MsHGH1
    @MsHGH1 Рік тому +77

    Lolly cake - a kiwi classic traditionally found at kids birthday parties (alongside the fairy bread and cheerios!) Some bakeries have it, or find a recipe and make it yourself - It's basically malt biscuits, condensed milk and eskimos (though you're not allowed to call them eskimos anymore - but I don't know what the 'new' name is!)

  • @jester8790
    @jester8790 Рік тому +39

    K-Bars, Toffee Milks (both Whitaker's products), Toffee Pops, Foxton Fizz. The dip can be more 'gourmet' made with french onion soup. Spaceman candy sticks. Buzz Bars. Mayceys confectionary range (jersey caramels!). Paua fritters. Whitebait fritters. Kina on steak (surf and turf for wildmen). Manuka smoked eel. Mountain oysters. And Marmite on Vogels toast with NZ butter. And don't forget Whitaker's white chocolate, there is nothing..., nothing, quite like it.

    • @siamesevrsbalinese4103
      @siamesevrsbalinese4103 Рік тому +1

      Whitebait fritters! 🎉 Pippi fritters even better

    • @ultrainstinct6496
      @ultrainstinct6496 Рік тому +1

      Marmite on vogels is so underrated 🤤

    • @xroadwalker
      @xroadwalker Рік тому +2

      Wuckin k-bars
      See ya later fillings
      😆😆😆

    • @zacharyseales3775
      @zacharyseales3775 Рік тому +1

      This comment gave me nostalgia and made my mouth water. Speaking of kiwi seafood,
      Lobster hangi is incredible.
      Whitebait are endangered btw, not gonna be the guy to tell you to cut it from your life, just trying to spread awareness as I want people to be able to whitebait with their families like I did as a kid.

    • @jester8790
      @jester8790 Рік тому +1

      @@zacharyseales3775 As do I. The entire coast where I live is under rahui. The family land has a coastal creek with good whitebait each year, fished only for 2 weeks. (A delicacy not a complete food source). Why they closed our coast here was from hundreds of outside vehicles and to be openly honest, Asian migrants. Their specialty was wiring the rocks, in which doing, everything is taken. Driving from as far as Auckland and Hawkes Bay for a tide these wankers are now noted, and their tyres slashed. We have a smaller legal paua size here, and the outsiders were taking the lot, tide after tide.

  • @roryaldridge3309
    @roryaldridge3309 Рік тому +7

    As a fellow New Zealander you get my subscribe brother your reactions are awesome I grew up with all of those lol 😎👍

    • @roryaldridge3309
      @roryaldridge3309 Рік тому +1

      Let me say the cookie time cookies are better 30secs in microwave

    • @itscurlsbaby
      @itscurlsbaby  Рік тому

      You legend Rory! Thanks mate. I'll give the microwaved cookie time a go next time for sure!

  • @alexandrathomson2183
    @alexandrathomson2183 Рік тому +6

    Yes you chose the right chips to go with onion dip! Awesome video... Some classic kiwi things are hokey pokey ice cream (Tip top) and Pavlova which is 200 percent from Nz, even though the Aussies try to claim it :)

  • @davidwebb4594
    @davidwebb4594 Рік тому +42

    I can remember in my youth, some 40 odd years ago, that Southern Comfort and L&P, was a very popular drink, very sweet, but too easy to drink too much

    • @thephantom8837
      @thephantom8837 Рік тому +1

      My cousins drink L&P with Soju. They're into the Korean dramas and call themselves geniuses for finding out the mix

    • @billthomas555
      @billthomas555 Рік тому +1

      L&P with Canadian Club is the go known as CCL&P😋

    • @RubyDoobieScoo
      @RubyDoobieScoo Рік тому +2

      L&P is the goat drink mixer as far as soda goes.

    • @allanwysocki6234
      @allanwysocki6234 Рік тому

      L&P and vodka is one hell of a summer drink as well

    • @roryhebberd9766
      @roryhebberd9766 Рік тому

      @@billthomas555 ginger ale plus Canadian club splash of lime juice.

  • @lindascott6902
    @lindascott6902 Рік тому +71

    Thanks for the video... making me homesick 😄. An iconic Kiwi dessert, at least for me, are Brandy Snaps (filled with NZ fresh-whipped cream of course).

    • @jester8790
      @jester8790 Рік тому +3

      Brandy Snaps are awesome

    • @crazyhorse2995
      @crazyhorse2995 Рік тому +1

      Yeah,baby.

    • @MsHGH1
      @MsHGH1 Рік тому +2

      You're making me nostalgic! My mum used to make these when I was a kid, especially around Christmas. It used to be my job to fill them with cream and I always made a complete mess of it, lol!

    • @TheWhiteGyrfalcon
      @TheWhiteGyrfalcon Рік тому +1

      For sure and ambrosia

    • @kelvinjames6344
      @kelvinjames6344 Рік тому

      Brandy snaps r awesome

  • @Sparkythefox_
    @Sparkythefox_ Рік тому +4

    me as a New Zealander i think its awesome to see how other people rate something we have everyday, it makes me smile. Thanks so much @curls

  • @coreywho2972
    @coreywho2972 Рік тому

    Brother, your pronunciation was fantastic. Well done and thank you for making the effort to learn Māori pronunciation

  • @JesseStLouis
    @JesseStLouis Рік тому +34

    OSM bars are made by Cookie Time and they are the NZ go to hiking bar. I miss NZ very much. When you cracked open the L & P, I nearly shed tear 😢 I love that you donated to the food bank too! Chur 🤙

    • @mymai5859
      @mymai5859 Рік тому +2

      Yep OSM - One Square Meal made by Cookie Time are a big surprise hit for them. It's a must have bar on any hike or afternoon break. They are expensive but worth every cent. My sister & brother in law from Wales were hooked when I gave them a box for their tour around NZ

  • @mike-el86
    @mike-el86 Рік тому +149

    Cookie time goes in the microwave for 15-30 seconds. Melts those massive chunks of chocolate. Yum.

    • @johanmeischke9189
      @johanmeischke9189 Рік тому +3

      Now There's a thought

    • @itscurlsbaby
      @itscurlsbaby  Рік тому +15

      Now you're speaking my language! Gonna try this tonight. Will report back - cheers!

    • @cairomiravity
      @cairomiravity Рік тому +7

      Need a glass of milk to go with that cookie if microwaved. You'll feel like Santa!

    • @johanmeischke9189
      @johanmeischke9189 Рік тому +2

      @@cairomiravity personally I favour a nice strong freshly brewed coffee

    • @CraigBickerstaff
      @CraigBickerstaff Рік тому +4

      Back in intermediate the heated cookie time was the go to snack within my group of friends.

  • @shaunmckenzie5509
    @shaunmckenzie5509 Рік тому +1

    Scorched almonds have been around for decades. Love em!

  • @holicman
    @holicman Рік тому +2

    I don’t know if they have them still, but there were these milkshake lollies which were awesome. The other were these white chocolate skulls which had raspberry syrup inside the head. They were great, you used to be able to buy a bag of mixed lollies for 10c back in the 80s as a kid.

  • @leandrorobertosacht9248
    @leandrorobertosacht9248 Рік тому +86

    Me and my wife live in Brazil, and we're moving to NZ in a few weeks. Your channel is very entertaining and has shown us a lot of information and insights about the country that we didn't get elsewhere. Keep it up the good work, man! We love your channel!

    • @Oamaruastro
      @Oamaruastro Рік тому +5

      Welcome to NZ! What part of NZ will you be living in? If you discover a NZ source for Brazilian foods (especially aceite de dende and carne seca, let me know)!

    • @itscurlsbaby
      @itscurlsbaby  Рік тому +7

      Wow Leandro that is so so cool to hear. Thank you so much for the comments and thank you for listening all the way from Brazil - obrigada! I hope you enjoy your time in NZ, trust me when I say you will receive a warm and lovely welcome from everyone. Boa sorte!

    • @leandrorobertosacht9248
      @leandrorobertosacht9248 Рік тому +6

      @@Oamaruastro Auckland! I'm sure as hell am going to search for these unique Brazilian foods, don't worry hahaha. But we're actually very excited to try the Asian and Indian food throughout the city. We love spicy food!

    • @leandrorobertosacht9248
      @leandrorobertosacht9248 Рік тому +3

      @@itscurlsbaby Thanks, bro! Sounds like a wonderful country. We can't wait to be there.

    • @jester8790
      @jester8790 Рік тому +2

      Do you play football? Where you heading?

  • @tristanswain7107
    @tristanswain7107 Рік тому +15

    Scorched almonds have been around in NZ for DECADES, I remember having them as a kid (I'm currently 40)

    • @KiwiMark67
      @KiwiMark67 Рік тому +1

      They were around when I was a kid - I'm 55. They are most definitely NOT a new thing out.

    • @nzlemming
      @nzlemming Рік тому +1

      I'm 61 and this was the standard birthday present for my mum, well before I was in buying range.

  • @00Donkey00
    @00Donkey00 Рік тому +1

    That Lewis Road/Whittakers choccy milk really does hit the spot.

  • @DisneyDanz
    @DisneyDanz Рік тому +1

    That pronunciation of Paeroa was amazing!

  • @angelinaglass8160
    @angelinaglass8160 Рік тому +85

    Omg! I'm so glad you liked our snacks! A classic kiwi dessert are lamingtons! Australians always say lamingtons are australian, but we kiwis know they're really from NZ :D

    • @michellecourtney780
      @michellecourtney780 Рік тому +1

      It's like the pavalova debate. It was made by a kiwi who lived in Australia at the time for Anna Pavalova

    • @brianhogg9857
      @brianhogg9857 Рік тому +7

      @@michellecourtney780 the earliest record was for a state dimmer in Wellington. Believe that debate has now been settled in NZs favour. Lamingtons are definately Australian. Belive from Queensland named after Lord Lamington.

    • @adamf894
      @adamf894 Рік тому +5

      @@brianhogg9857 I think you’ll find it used to be called desiccated coconut sponge and was first seen in a New Zealand portrait by JR Smythe in 1888. Lamington was governor between 96 and 1901

    • @boboften9952
      @boboften9952 Рік тому

      @@adamf894
      Nice ( facts )
      Duely noted .

  • @PR1M1T1VE
    @PR1M1T1VE Рік тому +6

    Your pronunciation of Paeroa was bang on...New sub from Wellington..chur 🇳🇿

  • @camingram75
    @camingram75 Рік тому

    I love this video!!
    thanks making it because New Zealand never gets any recognition it’s like the forgotten country I like to say.
    so this was really funny and fun to watch so thank you for making my day!

  • @boneSB_
    @boneSB_ Рік тому

    You reviews are greatly appreciated!

  • @CanoeBoat
    @CanoeBoat Рік тому +44

    Give Puhoi valley chocolate milk a go too if you haven't already. Also try the ice coffee flavour, no word of a lie its the smoothest and creamiest damn drink Ive ever had

    • @michelleheal8419
      @michelleheal8419 Рік тому +2

      The mint chocolate version is delicious too

    • @TheWhiteGyrfalcon
      @TheWhiteGyrfalcon Рік тому

      Prefer Puhoi too

    • @zacharyseales3775
      @zacharyseales3775 Рік тому

      I second this. The world knows NZ milk is best but they've only had Fonterra. Puhoi is even better.

    • @dornetata1317
      @dornetata1317 Рік тому

      @@michelleheal8419 omg i didn't even know they had a mint version. It's on my list for the next grocery shop!

  • @timothytimtothetam
    @timothytimtothetam Рік тому +9

    It fills my heart with joy to see you enjoying my childhood for some reason. Wish I could try these for the first time again.

  • @hayleegordon5549
    @hayleegordon5549 Рік тому

    Thank you for this video l, it is amazing watching someone from another country pronounce the Maori words right and I am grateful thank you

  • @LMWast1
    @LMWast1 Рік тому +1

    wow this guy is so nice and so respectful, it's awesome

  • @elaine4498
    @elaine4498 Рік тому +24

    I am a brit too and the choc milk over here in NZ far outweighs anything in the UK. Love your videos

    • @Tokiohotel192
      @Tokiohotel192 Рік тому +1

      the joy of being a huge dairy exporter haha

    • @LaineDavies
      @LaineDavies Рік тому +1

      I visited the UK a few months ago for the first time, had 2 different chocolate milks there and I don’t know if I’m just spoiled here but man they were awful 😂

  • @greigclement9081
    @greigclement9081 Рік тому +16

    As an alternative for your dip, and still sticking with Maggi, try adding Bacon & Onion soup mix or Pumpkin & Garlic soup mix to the reduced cream instead of just standard onion. You wont be disappointed.

    • @-Gax-
      @-Gax- Рік тому

      French onion is another good one

    • @janebarnes4449
      @janebarnes4449 Рік тому +2

      Definitely Bacon and Onion.

    • @trishdavis7908
      @trishdavis7908 Рік тому +1

      Seafood flavored soup with reduced cream is also 😋

  • @WorldOfMitch
    @WorldOfMitch Рік тому +1

    Massive respect for making that donation. You didnt have too, but you followed your heart and morals and did

  • @leoniebennett1765
    @leoniebennett1765 Рік тому

    Scorched almonds classic NZ christmas gift 😂 love your videos! Makes me miss home

  • @annemacnaughtan3598
    @annemacnaughtan3598 Рік тому +13

    Pineapple lumps used to be soft and slightly chewy. They must have changed them since I was a kid.

    • @BobTheTesaurus
      @BobTheTesaurus Рік тому +1

      its become a bit varied, sometimes its like that, sometimes it just hard enough to crack like you hear in the video.
      Personally ive become a fan of freezing them

  • @Andy_M986
    @Andy_M986 Рік тому +11

    A few things I recommend, definitely the Peanut Slab, toastie bar,which is marshmallow,covered in chocolate and coconut. Puhoi Belgian chocolate milk, Lollie cake, peanut brittle, Griffins Macaroons,at room temperature, and if you can find them near you, Cheese rolls.

  • @lilyufi7974
    @lilyufi7974 Рік тому

    Haha, this was sucha pleasure to watch. I hope you are loving the taste of Aotearoa (New Zealand) - Love the video bro

  • @tianavandermespel735
    @tianavandermespel735 Рік тому

    Pineapple lumps in freezer ALWAYS!! Puhoi valley choc milk is elite give that a whirl! Mince and cheese pie from the bakery. Eat some Kina!! Peanut slab is 🤌🏼 Jelly tip - Tip top ice cream! Dip is better with a firm chip like a kettle one. So glad you love our favourites ❤

  • @johanmeischke9189
    @johanmeischke9189 Рік тому +16

    Pineapple lumps used to have an inna filling who's texture was a lot more like mashmellow

    • @DavidBainGaming
      @DavidBainGaming Рік тому +4

      You still get those ones, some bags are hard some are soft, I just give the bag a lil squeeze to find the ones I like

    • @kiwibelinda
      @kiwibelinda Рік тому +1

      I think he bought stale old packet, give the packet a squueze before buying

  • @fionabuchanan1751
    @fionabuchanan1751 Рік тому +29

    THE iconic kiwi chocolate bar is the Whitkars Peanut Slab. The milk chocolate one is the original (not the dark or the almond). I remember being so annoyed when Cadbury's tried to steal/ copy this and brought out the 'Slab', exact small size. Thank goodness local Kiwi's refused to buy it and it is no longer!! Of course the NZ Marmite goes without saying, it's thicker than the UK version. Other classic childhood treats that you can normally only get from the local dairy are K-bars and Toffee Milk bars. Both are hard, tooth breaking bars, especially the K-bar. You have to really suck on this one! These are both from Whittakers. Original Toffee Pop biscuits are a classic. There is a technique for eating these that is also important for a lot of fans. You nibble the fluted edge of the biscuit first, before eating the rest! Tip Top brand Jelly tip ice creams (on a stick). Ice cream sandwich, with the square vanilla ice-cream sandwiched between two slices of pink wafers. You are going to be busy!!

    • @IrishElf
      @IrishElf Рік тому

      Bars getting the recognition they deserve

    • @leefrancis007
      @leefrancis007 Рік тому

      The almond version is superior to the nasty peanut bar. The chocolate is brittle and the peanuts taste funny. That's a no from me. But I grab the almond bar every time I'm at the check out 🐖🐷

  • @sarahbreton1706
    @sarahbreton1706 Рік тому +1

    Whittaker's L & P chocolate. Lamingtons, southern cheese rolls. Rainbow confectioners chocolate fish also called chocolate sprats. Goody gumdrops ice cream.

  • @AHABNZ
    @AHABNZ 7 місяців тому

    Pineapple lumps or Pineapple chunks as the originals are called were invented in the NZ town of Oamaru by sweet makers Regina (now Rainbow Confectionery - and still a small totally NZ enterprise) The story from their web site says... Charles Diver, the confectioney chief and floor production manager was tasked with utilising waste product from other lollies of the time, and around 1952-54 the original classic Kiwi lolly, the Pineapple Chunk was born!

  • @kainedakillerv2704
    @kainedakillerv2704 Рік тому +8

    You are correct! Us kiwi's do know how to make good snacks and treats 😉 My favorite part of this video was when you drank the whittakers chocolate / lewis road creamery milk. The face you made is enough to let people know it's a delicious drop of liquid refreshment! I am enjoying your videos! Keep it up!

  • @michellecourtney780
    @michellecourtney780 Рік тому +5

    Tapping the top of a can helps distribute the air bubbles. I prefer the blue V myself as it isn't as sweet as the green one. Scorched Almonds were my mum's favorite and yes I would give them to her for Xmas almost every year. It is very easy to disappear suddenly. The Lewis Road Creamery if you shake it up the chocolate at the bottom makes the drink even more delicious 😋

  • @gracebrown3074
    @gracebrown3074 Рік тому +3

    I wanna say that pronunciation of paeroa was so awesome and it was so cool you tried to pronounce it properly. It felt so funny to hear it pronounced properly in an overseas video.

  • @ThePacificQueen
    @ThePacificQueen 12 днів тому

    I lived in the UK for 10 years. For anyone homesick, you CAN buy Nestle Reduced Cream in all supermarkets, but it's called Nestle Extra Thick Cream 🎉
    Tell your family to save money and just send you 10 packs of Onion Soup mix next time 🤑 I only ever found French Onion soup mix and it just wasn't the same.

  • @brianlewis9659
    @brianlewis9659 Рік тому +11

    If you like the homemade onion dip and you if you like or are fond of seafood try using a seafood soup mix instead of the onion and a dash of vinegar, it's quite tasty. Also Bluebird makes a thick cut version of the salt and vinegar chips/crisps you like. Kiwi made foodstuffs are generally better but Cadbury's products have changed now so I'm very much a devotee of Whittaker's chocolate.

    • @kevinwarburton2938
      @kevinwarburton2938 Рік тому +1

      Cadbury's not even made in NZ now.

    • @kaz6254
      @kaz6254 Рік тому +1

      I have never been able to find BB thick cut S&V chips

  • @teresatayl
    @teresatayl Рік тому +10

    Awesome videos, Curls.
    Have you tried Marmite & Chip (crisps) sandwiches? Butter, Marmite, Chips....so tasty!

    • @itscurlsbaby
      @itscurlsbaby  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Teresa! Really appreciate that. Sad to say I'm of the 50% who isn't totally on board with Marmite... that said, I understand the NZ version is different. I shall approach with an open mind!

    • @JessicaClark-lq4gw
      @JessicaClark-lq4gw Рік тому +2

      @@itscurlsbaby vegemite is actually better in my opinion. It is the Ausie version. It is less powerful in the flavour so is better for beginners.

  • @deadlyredly1
    @deadlyredly1 5 місяців тому

    A lot of people have celery or carrot sticks with dip - but honestly, I just swear by "chips" - whatever your flavour is. Or just right out eat the dip by itself lol - so good!!!

  • @1992LauraJean
    @1992LauraJean Рік тому

    This is the best video I have seen of someone trying Kiwi food for the first time! You tried all the right things and followed the right steps, even including the lemon juice in the onion dip - bang on! Others have tried it and completely skipped that step and honestly, it's not right. It needs that acidic touch. Adding salt and vinegar chips - also very wise! Nothing else matches it better. Also, Blue V is the BEST! I was obsessed with it a years ago but now it's so good as a once in a while treat! Honestly you share the same opinion as me on all of the foods! Lewis Road Creamery is dream worthy - but it's so costly it definitely is not the kind of thing you can indulge in often. Thanks for posting this video! So good!

  • @shanawest2213
    @shanawest2213 Рік тому +6

    I reckon cream paua and watercress boil up should be your next choices so yum! An acquired taste sometimes but I think they're sooo good

    • @jester8790
      @jester8790 Рік тому +3

      Paua, bacon and blue cheese balls, crumbed, deep fried, with mashed kumara.

  • @InfiniteSoul91
    @InfiniteSoul91 Рік тому +11

    Don't forget Chocolate Fish! Was such a treat when I was a kid. Yummo 😋 😍

    • @1050speed
      @1050speed Рік тому

      Yea!! Chocolate fish yum

  • @samdekker90
    @samdekker90 Рік тому

    We had scorched almonds at Christmas when growing up in the 90s. Love this video! I've been in Australia for 11 years now and miss some of this stuff!

  • @maltnz
    @maltnz Рік тому

    According to Wikipedia - quote - Kiwi onion dip's creation has been credited to Rosemary Dempsey, a home economist for Nestlé New Zealand in the 1950s or 60s unquote.
    It was her job to promote Nestle products in NZ and she pushed Nestle products that were slow on sales ... apparently one week just happened to be the two ingredients for the dip and she pushed the dip recipe on her radio show and history was made.

  • @gypsysummer4008
    @gypsysummer4008 Рік тому +10

    Vogels original bread toasted with anything on it,
    but buttered with vegemite
    or avocado, a squeeze of lemon and salt and pepper
    or spread with mayo, freshly sliced tomatoes sprinkled with lemon pepper and salt
    are all great

  • @codeypendent1899
    @codeypendent1899 Рік тому +16

    Dude the kiwi onion dip with salt n vinegar is one of the best flavors. I can smash a whole bowl (and regret it later) without realising. Was stoked to see you chose Salt and vinegar naturally. Def the best to try.
    Id be keen to see you try our beers if you're a drinker. Compare them to your own favorites. Would like to know how tui or steinlarger matches up.

  • @melissagilby3959
    @melissagilby3959 Рік тому

    So glad you made the onion dip and enjoyed with salt and vinegar chips it’s my faaaavvv! And very classic kiwi especially at Christmas time!
    And the cookie time cookie is best after 30 seconds in the microwave 😊

  • @benicetome5341
    @benicetome5341 Рік тому

    Just subscribed and liked! Love your expressions bruv 😆👏

  • @meganmills5412
    @meganmills5412 Рік тому +8

    i cracked up wen you said salt and viniger chips were your fav cus in my opinion they are the best thing to have with kiwi dip lol

    • @itscurlsbaby
      @itscurlsbaby  Рік тому +3

      Haha absolutely delicious right! They're the best flavour around, no question.

  • @ataimd
    @ataimd Рік тому +3

    Room temp Pineapple lumps bite different from refrigerated ones and yes that in itself is a whole thing in NZ lol

  • @peterviiga2180
    @peterviiga2180 Рік тому

    Ah bro I just love this post...making me miss home 😪🤤....definitely watching your posts, keep up the great work 👍

  • @rorocash1376
    @rorocash1376 Рік тому

    It's been 4 weeks since I arrived in UK, and you are making my mouth water missing all my fav NZ foods.

  • @Stussgurl
    @Stussgurl Рік тому +4

    The cool thing with onion dip and using the soup mix, is that you can swap out the onion for any other soup. I love the pumpkin and I’ve heard of people using the seafood.
    Lewis Roads is the best and they bring out new flavours all the time. There’s another brand of flavoured milk, you might wanna try, which is Puhoi. My cousin loves it.

  • @MarkMcLT
    @MarkMcLT Рік тому +3

    Triple chunk was the correct choice for Cookie Time. :)
    Further suggestions... you should try a sample of classic Kiwi bakery items from your local neighbourhood bakery (not the BP station!)... classic cream and jam donut, cream-filled lamington, cream-filled apple turnover (I sense a pattern!), custard square, custard pie, apricot pie, apple strudel. And of course meat pies - especially classic steak and cheese, steak and mushroom, potato top mince etc...

  • @andrewdavis5404
    @andrewdavis5404 Рік тому

    I really enjoyed your reveiw and your so right about the chocolate milk ,its just too good

  • @xgodai7056
    @xgodai7056 Рік тому

    Thanks for making this video. Proud to be a New Zealander right now. Love your reaction to the onion chip dip. Salt and Vinegar also being my favourite flavour.

  • @ultrainstinct6496
    @ultrainstinct6496 Рік тому +6

    Whittakers had 100s & 1000s pink chocolate and it absolutely blew my mind at how good it was. So gutted it was limited but you gotta try it if it ever comes back again 👌👌

    • @hongkongfueynz3071
      @hongkongfueynz3071 Рік тому

      Was it like the hundreds and thousands biscuits icing?

    • @allanwysocki6234
      @allanwysocki6234 Рік тому

      Whittakers new Blondie is soooo good. Caramelised white chocolate. Beats Cadbury caramilk all day

  • @blueheeler25
    @blueheeler25 Рік тому +5

    There’s a whole history behind the kiwi onion dip - Rosemary Dempsey was the lady who discovered this combo. Google the story - very interesting!

  • @tibble_studios
    @tibble_studios Рік тому

    I am from New Zealand, Auckland in fact, and it makes me so happy seeing him try food from my home 😃😃😃

  • @someone-nf3ui
    @someone-nf3ui 6 місяців тому

    Why, this does bring a smile to my face...

  • @fourzar
    @fourzar Рік тому +5

    Definitely try the dip with some chopped carrots, length ways, or some celery an absolute banger. Don’t use vinegar though it tastes horrible in my opinion so take that as you will and try it with ready salted or sour cream and chives chips they’re really too.

  • @dabadllama
    @dabadllama Рік тому +3

    You have great taste in choices of flavours, I don't know why I enjoy watching people enjoy our favourite snacks so much! Just watched all of your videos and they are great, I look forward to watching more!
    Would recommend:
    • Whittakers Peanut Slab
    • RJ's liquorice (pink ones in a bag is my favourite)
    • Freeze the pineapple lumps, they are way better that way for some reason
    • Shapes crackers
    • Hundred and Thousand cookies
    • Watties Tomato sauce with things
    I hope you have a good day. Much aroha! ❤️

    • @itscurlsbaby
      @itscurlsbaby  Рік тому +1

      Wow what an awesome comment and some amazing recommendations there! Peanut slab will definitely feature on the next video, mark my words! For some reason I have never been able to get on board with liquorice of any kind, but I'll give the RJ's brand a go for sure! Thanks again for these, I'll definitely be using some in the next video!

  • @donworry2368
    @donworry2368 Рік тому

    Love watching ur vids interesting watching a foreigner react to our country and ur the first person I’ve seen react to nz snacks and actually get the proper snacks and most famous ones in NZ 💯

  • @NinaNina07
    @NinaNina07 Рік тому

    Yuuuuuussss so glad you chose salt and vinegar chips to taste the dip!! My favourite!!!!!

  • @chryssies18
    @chryssies18 Рік тому +4

    Your selection was ace!! All my favourite things. When you’re in Auckland we should take you to do some ethnic food tastings too! (Island food, māori kai etc). Is it bad that I just got home from London and wish we had a Greggs here. 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

  • @lemonorangegrape999
    @lemonorangegrape999 Рік тому +10

    Absolute legend
    You didn’t have to but it’s awesome you felt a responsibility given how tough it is for a lot of people out there both in NZ and world wide
    Hopefully it’s inspired some people to give a little where they can
    I know I’ll be donating to my nearest food bank on my next pay and we are living week for week tbh but we can always forgo a few luxuries for some families in need
    Class act and I love your videos

    • @itscurlsbaby
      @itscurlsbaby  Рік тому +1

      Hello Sam what a lovely thing for you to say, thank you so much I honestly really appreciate that. This country has given me so much so it's only right I give a little bit back, especially when the treats are so damn delicious!! Enjoy your weekend mate. Curls

  • @Eskii_NZL
    @Eskii_NZL Рік тому +1

    For the kiwi dip great combinations are carrots and celery. The obvious/most common is plain crackers or chips . Also I would add the "creamy seafood" sachet is also a very yummy dip if you like that seafood chowder taste (its usually for chowder but it's in the same packet as the onion dip)

  • @n.rlanos1093
    @n.rlanos1093 Рік тому

    Whitakers is my ultimate favourite chocolate. I'm an Aussie and it's not cheap here either. LOVE it. BEST.

  • @tonyfreejazz20
    @tonyfreejazz20 Рік тому +3

    Cool....nice reaction mate. You should definitely try some sqiggles (buscuits), Pixie Caramels and K-bars...they were/are my faves. Also, Chocoade biscuits...they are a bit like your jaffa cakes which I love!!!!!. Shout out to you donating to your local foodbank... that is really cool of you! We need more people like you in this world!!

    • @jester8790
      @jester8790 Рік тому +1

      The red packet Pixie Caramel. Double dipped milk chocolate. They were the 🦆 nuts.

  • @karenreeves856
    @karenreeves856 Рік тому

    Scorched Almonds have been around for many years. And yes, they're very much Christmas snacks, great stocking fillers or last minute gifts! My late Dad loved them, and would sit with his box of scorched Almonds picking at them all Christmas day!

  • @lipstickrose
    @lipstickrose Рік тому +5

    Dude you gotta try Lift. If you like L&P you'd *LOVE* Lift. I was addicted to it back in high school. I'm surprised you're also a Lewis Road Creamery fan like me! Haha it's too good not to like.
    I was never a fan of Pineapple Lumps though! I found nothing great about them, though they're always everywhere in New Zealand. You forgot to try the classic kiwi pie! Try the mince pie!

    • @BBeeeeeee
      @BBeeeeeee Рік тому +1

      I hear they're gonna stop producing lift :(

  • @xPhlyt
    @xPhlyt Рік тому +4

    If your a fan of seafood you should try the dip but with seafood soup instead of onion soup, it's so good!

    • @evitasdad
      @evitasdad Рік тому

      Cheers! Thought about that, so am glad to know it works!