The discussion surrounding bread continues with various individuals expressing their dissatisfaction with the popular trend of sourdough bread. While it may be known as the “Bread of Heaven” in some inner-city areas, not everyone outside of those geographical locations shares the same sentiment. Gail Groga of Constitution Hill and John Kouvelis of Neutral Bay express their desire for more traditional bread options such as white, wholemeal, and seeded bread. Joshua Steele of Denhams Beach laments the changes to his preferred brand of rye bread, which has become too soft for his liking. Andrew Taubman of Queens Park criticizes the use of sweet brioche buns in burgers, suggesting that there should be a law against it.
The discussion then shifts to fuel gauges, with Bob Roobottom of Taree recalling his experience with a Kawasaki motorcycle that had an unreliable gauge. Despite the gauge showing empty, he was able to travel significant distances before running out of fuel. The topic then transitions to the unexpected expenses of tolls in Portugal, as highlighted by Pauline Burnett of Bilgola Plateau. She recounts a costly toll experience during a drive from Aveiro to the Algarve in 2017, where their SUV-style car was classified as a small truck, resulting in exorbitant charges. Comparatively, she found Sydney tolls to be much cheaper.
Further expanding on international experiences, Chris Keane of Seattle, USA shares his delight in enjoying a daily cup of the flat white, an Australian coffee invention, while in Ukraine. He notes that the Ukrainian pronunciation for the flat white is phonetically written and said as “flat vite.” Lastly, Scott Illingworth of Kiama recounts a humorous anecdote involving a billboard at a local service station advertising “New land coming soon to Forest Reach,” prompting him to question the origins of this mysterious location. Readers are encouraged to continue sharing their anecdotes and observations by emailing [email protected] with their name, suburb, and daytime phone number.
In conclusion, the ongoing conversation about bread preferences and culinary disappointments highlights the diversity of opinions and experiences among readers. From the disdain for sourdough bread to the frustrations with unreliable fuel gauges and unexpected toll charges, individuals share their grievances and humorous anecdotes. The international flair is added with reports of enjoying Australian coffee in Ukraine and humorous observations about vague advertising. These everyday encounters provide a lighthearted perspective on the quirks and challenges of daily life, sparking further discussions and reflections among readers.
