Thursday, August 20, 2009

chow down

So I don't know about you, but when it rains I like to eat. I thought I would share a few new foods I have had here. Enjoy!

Tim Tams are a chocolate biscuit made by Arnott's Biscuits, Australia. A Tim Tam is composed of two layers of chocolate malted biscuit, separated by a light chocolate cream filling, and coated in a thin layer of textured chocolate.

According to Arnott's, around 35 million packs are sold each year – nearly 400 million biscuits, an average of approximately 1.7 packs per Australian] Tim Tams were first put onto the market in 1964.[] They were named by Ross Arnott, who attended the 1958 Kentucky Derby and decided that the name of the winning horse Tim Tam was perfect for a planned new line of biscuits.


Lamingtons are a sponge cake (or, more traditionally, butter cake) in the shape of a cube, coated in a layer of traditionallychocolate icing then desiccated coconut. They are sometimes served as two halves with a layer of cream and/or strawberry jambetween, and are commonly found in Australasian outlets such as cafes, lunch bars, bakeries, and supermarkets.

The chocolate coating is a thin mixture, into which cubes of sponge cake are dipped, and the chocolate is absorbed into the outermost layers of the sponge where it sets. The cubes are then covered with coconut and left to set.

They have traditionally been popular as fund raisers for Australian youth groups such as Scouts, Guides and churches to the extent that such fund raisers are called "Lamington drives."


Milo is a milk beverage with chocolate and malt, produced by Nestlé and originating from Australia


Kangaroo meat is used in barbecues, stews and various other types of cooking. The meat is also a staple part of the Aboriginal diet


Damper is a traditional Australian soda bread prepared by swagmen, drovers and other travelers. It consists of a wheat flourbased bread, traditionally baked in the coals of a campfire. Damper is an iconic Australian dish.


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