“I Was Not a Fan”: American Woman Complains About Mzansi Pastries After Trying Local Treats

• An American woman living in South Africa shared her honest review of local food after trying pastries
• The content creator compared South African treats to American food standards
• Mzansi users quickly corrected her about what she was eating, with many laughing at her food choices

An American woman living in South Africa has sparked conversation after sharing her honest thoughts about local food compared to what she's used to back home.

Content creator @iamkourtneyjade, who regularly shares videos about her experiences in Mzansi, posted a candid review of the food her husband bought her during a lazy Sunday when she didn't feel like cooking.

The woman tried what she thought were doughnuts from Pick n Pay, but quickly realised they didn't meet her American expectations. She described the pastries as very hard, dry, and they did not have enough stuff on top for her taste buds, explaining that Americans prefer their food to be fat, greasy and sweet.

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The video was shared on the 23 of June and got over 200 comments, as many of the viewers tried to explain why the specific pastry, a Chelsea bun, was drier than a normal doughnut would be.

Mzansi sets the record straight

South Africans flooded the comments section with laughter about her food review:

@Ayayay shared:

"When I was in SA last year, I had doughnuts from Checkers and they were so good."

@Roman Zolanski gushed:

"Babe, you're very brave for getting doughnuts at Pick n Pay. Even we locals ALWAYS prefer Krispy Kreme 🤣❤️"

@Siphumelele Zondi asked:

"Aren't those Chelsea Buns?! 🤣🤣😂 They're not doughnuts!!"

@gillthe1 wrote:

"Who buys pastries from Pick n pay 😭😂😂"

@Amile added:

"It's a Chelsea bun😭"

@Kassandra Ramtahal explained:

"Because that's not a doughnut... That's a Chelsea Bun. A doughnut is a doughnut whether here or in America 🍩 When you go to stores, ask before you just buy, not every Pastry is a doughnut."

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US woman discovers food differences

According to Wikipedia, American cuisine is known for its diverse mix of cooking styles and often includes milkshakes, barbecue, and a wide range of fried foods with heavy influences from various immigrant cultures. This explains why the American woman found South African treats too plain compared to what she's used to at home.

However, she did enjoy a round doughnut that had plenty of icing on top, saying it was delicious because of its sweet texture. The couple later had Mexican food from Mamacitas, which she praised highly, especially the nachos, which became her favourite dish of the day.

Watch the TikTok clip below:

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Source: Briefly News