Secrets of the Tim Tam

This headline caught my eye on news.com.au this morning. Made me think, hmm, Tim Tams for breakfast, mmm. Except I have no Tim Tams in the house so made do with a bagel and cream cheese and marmalade. Mmm. But back to the TimTam, which happens to be Australia's favourite chocolate biscuit (in America you might call that a cookie) to the tune of 400 million per year, making it the highest per capita chocolate biscuit/cookie consumption in the world. I'm not surprised. We do love out Tim Tams, we do. I also learned that the Tim Tam is named after a Kentucky Derby winner. And that there is indeed a tasting panel for quality control (both hands up for THAT job!) Lots of other facts and trivia as well as the process of making them in this gallery.

Labels: Australian life, chocolate, Tim Tams

posted by Bronwyn Jameson @ 8:42 AM

Comments:

Did you know that Tim Tams are not available at Target in the US? I bought two packages a couple of days ago (they were 2 for $5.00) and I really like them. The could become my new favorites. Wonder if this is just a temporary thing or if they plan on continuing selling them in the US.

posted by

Ellen : 12:46 PM

OOPS that should read NOW available not NOT available. Smack myself up side the head.

posted by

Ellen : 12:48 PM

I think it's a temporary thing. I read that it will be available from November-March.

posted by

Jane : 6:39 AM

Probably a test/trial introduction to see how they do. If they do take off, then we Australian authors will have to find a NEW different treat to bring as gifts when we attend American conferences.

posted by

Bronwyn Jameson : 10:47 AM