Here in New Zealand, no gathering is complete without a "sausage sizzle". Whether it is a school function, sports team party, family gathering or fundraiser, sausages will be the main attraction. It is the equivalent to pizza at American gatherings. There is a distinct science to the "sausage sizzle". The only type of sausage available here is a low cost, pureed meat sausage with very little flavor added. The sausage is grilled on a propane "grill" that consists of a flat iron surface creating a frying pan. The sausage is then wrapped in a piece of heavily buttered bread, tomato sauce is slathered on, it is stuck in a serviette (napkin) and handed to you. After being here for 10 months I have buttered more bread than I can remember and turned as many sausages on the grill. I am amazed at the amount of sausages that are consumed each time. I will not be sad to say "goodbye" to sausages when we leave New Zealand, but I will miss the activity of making and eating the sausages in a group of people!
No Worries - Kris
Hmmm.....sounds like it is worth trying once. Do you find people in NZ are heavier ( in general) than Americans? We hear so much about the fact that Americans each junk food and weigh more than other nationalities.
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