I bought a $14 sandwich this weekend. In my defence I didn’t know it was a $14 sandwich when I chose it. Apparently that’s the going rate for sandwiches on Hamilton Island. We were headed to neighbouring Dent Island for some fancy golf, so I thought that grabbing a snack at the bakery before we left might be a good idea. Nope. Not even close.
$14 goes a long way on the mainland. My calculations suggest $14 buys:
- 59 minutes parking at the airport.
- 8 editions of flossie magazine.*
- enough petrol to drive 71kms.
- 2 kilos of baby peas, the Big Sister’s favourite afternoon snack.
- 11 minutes and 5 seconds disco bowling.
- 37 coffee pods.
- enough ingredients to make approximately twenty-milli-hundred simple coconut biscuits.
simple coconut biscuits
Ingredients:
125g butter
1 cup desiccated coconut
1/2 cup sugar (plus more for dusting)
1 egg
1 cup self raising flour
Method:
Cream the butter and sugar (in a bowl or using your food processor. Add the egg and mix well. Add the coconut and flour and mix to form a paste. I’ve noticed that coconut differs in water content, so add another tablespoon of flour if the dough seems too sticky. Roll between two pieces of baking paper (save washing-up!) to about 6mm thick. Slide onto a baking tray, remove the top layer of baking paper and bake at 180ºC until light brown, about 12-15 minutes. Dust with sugar and allow to cool before cutting into bars.
The irony of the sandwich saga is, I didn’t eat the whole thing. I put it in the esky to keep it cool and it got so soggy I couldn’t eat it. Luckily the golf was worth it. Bearhands had a ball.
ever bought an expensive sarnie?
what else can $14 buy?
*shameless plug I know, but I spent my marketing budget on sandwiches.
I bought a $13 burger last night! Couldn’t be bother cooking so the girls and I got gourmet burgers. 3 burgers, 2 chips, 2 drinks cost me $54. Holy crap! Next time I’m getting off my bum and cooking. Although the chicken, brie and cranberry burger was really nice….. xox
Nothing like a really good burger Jay! Now I can’t help thinking I should tuck into one at lunch!
Ha ha love it – those are some interesting $14 facts!!! And that isn’t far to travel on that much money, petrol prices are too high. Love these photos, you look so relaxed. And yes totally have spent that on sandwiches, but can top it – in Singapore I paid $36 for ONE BEER through room service. Nearly died, but not before I enjoyed the brewski! xx
Singapore is such an expensive place to drink. Luckily the food is cheap and fabulous huh?
You started my day with a smile. Thank you!
Glad to hear it Robyna. x
Sounds very similar to our DayDream Island experience. But much to Gavin’s excitement he was able to buy a beer with his pie from the bakery at 9am.
I have no problem paying good money for grog Chris. Especially pre-10am grog! xx
$14 is not far off normal in Sydney! I think I should come and live near you – my money would certainly go a lot further. Oh my goodness how beautiful are those photos!! What a stunning place – another one for my ‘must see in Australia’ list! xxxx
Make sure Glass House Mountains is the top of that list Mrs D! x