The Aussie Brekkie (breakfast) is traditionally known as a "full fry-up," consisting of eggs, bacon, grilled tomato, mushrooms, sausage, baked beans, and toast.

The fry-up was introduced to Australia by British colonists in the late 18th century and has since evolved. This dish is known to be a direct replica of the traditional English breakfast, but post-war multiculturalism has made a modern version of the dish.

The rise of "brunch" in the 1990s is what really established Aussie Brekkie as a staple dish with its fresh produce and numerous flavours.

I’ve only ever had an Aussie breakfast before a field hockey game, and it was always the perfect fuel to power me through the entire day. My mornings usually started early, umpiring my younger siblings’ games, before heading straight into my own matches around midday, often playing two in a row. Every morning at 7 a.m., my mum would make a full fry-up, packed with all the carbs and protein a girl could need to keep going.

Now, as a Division I NCAA athlete, I still try to recreate a semi–full-fry-up breakfast because I know how well it fuels my body. Before each game, I typically make baked beans on toast with a side of fruit. It tastes amazing, keeps me energized, and helps me perform my best.