Originally Posted by
samjnz
I feel on the food it's more of a taste preference between US and New Zealand cuisine. I find that on US carriers the food is usually way too spicy and saucy (and feels quite heavy) but friends from the US visiting New Zealand mention that it's too bland when eating out.
Really? I agree that much food in the US is drowned in sauces and salt, and comes from low quality ingredients, but the food in NZ is usually amazing for freshness, quality, and the sheer range of inventiveness.