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Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Aussie biscuit hailed ‘10/10' is finally available in the UK
In March 2024, the UK was treated to 'Aussie gold' as a snack from down under made its way onto supermarket shelves. Tim Tams, which feature crunchy biscuit and a cream filling all covered in a smooth chocolatey coating, launched here for the very first time, landing in Waitrose. Prior to this, Australians had been enjoying the sweet treat since 1964, when it was introduced by biscuit company Arnott's. In the UK, Tim Tams have been sold in original, dark chocolate and chewy caramel flavours over the last year, but now a new flavour has hit the market and it's one fans have hailed as '10/10', 'a dream' and 'the best'. Shoppers at Tesco can now get their hands on Sweet & Salty Tim Tam biscuits – a unique product inspired by another iconic Australian snack. Those who can't choose between sweet and savoury foods won't have to as these combine the classic Tim Tam fillings, with a savoury cracker nestled between the layers. In Australia, these crackers are inspired by Jatz biscuits, also made by Arnott's, which look rather similar to a Ritz biscuit. The Sweet & Salty flavour first began as an April Fools prank on social media, that caused such a stir that Tim Tam made it the real deal in 2024. Finally, the product has made its way here, with limited-edition packs selling for £2.50 in Tesco supermarkets, while stocks last. Talyah Falabella, Tim Tam International Marketing Manager, says: 'Tim Tam has been Australia's favourite chocolatey biscuit for over 60 years, and we're excited to bring this new, even more irresistible flavour combination to the UK. 'This biscuit was originally inspired by an April Fools' prank on social that went viral. The demand from consumers to make this into a real product was so high we just had to make it a reality.; She added: 'Tim Tam Sweet & Salty provides the ultimate indulgence for sweet and salty lovers to enjoy by combining 2 favourite flavours together to create one irresistible biscuit.' On Instagram, a user named @staceye__50w said: 'Seriously the best Tim Tam I have ever had 10/10.' More Trending While over on Reddit, u/oldMiseryGuts posted: 'This is my dream biscuit.' Similarly, u/Single_Debt531 wrote: 'It's a match made in heaven.' View More » And they might only have been in the UK for a few days, but people are already impressed, with shoppers proclaiming them to be 'elite', 'delicious' and 'too good'. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: The ultimate BYOB pottery experience from just £23: 10 unmissable Time Out deals MORE: London's 'grown up' ice cream pairings and 14 more things to try this weekend MORE: McDonald's won't be bringing these massive boxes of fries to the UK and we're devastated Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
Time Out
16-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Time Out
The ten snacks Australians miss the most once they leave the country
No snack divides the nation quite like Vegemite. Some people love a thin scrape on their morning toast, others pair it with avo (or even jam?!), and then there are people like me who gag at the smell alone. Meanwhile, I've never met an Aussie who doesn't love a Tim Tam. So I was surprised when a new study revealed that Vegemite outranked the beloved chocolate biscuit as the most-missed Australian snack for expats. We're sure this top ten ranking will spark some serious snack debates (and make your tummy rumble), but here's how it was compiled. Researchers from international delivery company Send My Bag surveyed almost 500 Australians living across Europe and the USA to find out which beloved snacks expats are craving the most. You can take the Aussie out of Australia – but not without a jar of Vegemite! Yep, this thick black spread tops the list as Australia's most-missed snack, making its way into 25 per cent of care packages sent from home. Next up was Tim Tams, slam dunking into 22 per cent of snack packs shipped abroad from Australia. These choccie bikkies are downright delicious, and one packet is never enough – so we recommend asking for at least one each of Original, Double Coat, and maybe even Strawberry and Cream. Randomly, chicken salt is the third most-missed 'snack' – something I didn't realise was unique to Australia. Who says we don't have culture? The remainder of the top ten features classic Aussie snacks, including Shapes, Milo, Twisties, Arnott's biscuits, Allen's lollies, Cherry Ripes and lamingtons. I guess you can't exactly mail a meat pie, otherwise that surely would've earned a spot on the list. The top 10 most-missed Australian snacks Vegemite – 25 per cent Tim Tams – 22 per cent Chicken Salt – 13 per cent Shapes – 10 per cent Milo – 9 per cent Twisties – 7 per cent Arnott's biscuits – 5 per cent Allen's lollies – 5 per cent Cherry Ripe – 3 per cent Lamington – 1 per cent Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Australia newsletter 😋 🚨 The 27 worst Australian foods have officially been named and shamed
Time Out
09-07-2025
- Time Out
One beloved Australian biscuit has been named among the world's 50 best cookies
Cookie or bikkie? Chewy or crisp? Choc chips or raisins? Maybe even a cheeky sprinkle of sea salt? No matter how you like yours, we can all agree that cookies are the ultimate afternoon pick-me-up. Sure, Tim Tams are our nation's favourite biscuit, but an underrated Aussie treat has just been named on a fresh list of the top 50 cookies in the world. That sweet, sweet victory goes to the Anzac biscuit, which snagged 36th spot on the global list. There were no blind tastings involved in the results – TasteAtlas crunched data from more than 10,000 user ratings on their site, ranking the top 50 cookies by those with the highest average five-star scores. Most commonly baked for Anzac Day, these golden bikkies are believed to have been sent to Australian soldiers fighting overseas during World War I. They're surprisingly simple to make from flour, oats, golden syrup, butter, sugar and bicarb soda, with extra sweetness from desiccated coconut setting them apart from your average oatmeal cookie. Anzac bikkies scored an average of 3.9 out of five stars, which puts them on par with US snickerdoodles, French florentines and Italian amaretti in the cookie hall of fame. According to the food experts, the best Anzac biscuits are served during morning tea on The Riverboat Postman cruise along the Hawkesbury River in Brooklyn, NSW. The next two top-rated bakeries for a batch include Flour and Stone and Berkelo Bakery in Sydney. View this post on Instagram A post shared by San Telmo (@santelmomelbourne) Boasting 4.4 stars, the alfajore – an Argentinian shortbread cookie sandwiched with dulce de leche – took the crown as the best cookie globally. The coolest part is that San Telmo, an Argentinian restaurant in Melbourne, was named as the fourth top-rated spot for alfajores in the world. Perhaps it's the addition of sweetened condensed milk that makes theirs so irresistible. During your next snack break, you can explore TasteAtlas' list of the world's 50 best cookies here.
Daily Mail
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Katy Perry shocks fans as she smacks a toy Labubu out of concertgoer's hand during Aussie show amid split rumours with fiancé Orlando Bloom
Katy Perry has gone viral after dramatically knocking a fan's Labubu toy out of their hand during her Lifetimes tour in Australia. The American pop star, 39, was captured on TikTok marching towards fans mid-song while carrying a tray of Tim Tams during a performance of her emotional ballad, I'm Still Breathing. As she made her way along the crowd barrier, a fan held out a collectible Labubu toy box - a popular figure from Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung's The Monsters series. Katy quickly took notice, locked eyes with the toy, then abruptly swatted it out of the fan's hand with her microphone. 'I'm still - NO LABUBUS!' she belted theatrically, before crouching down to hand out Tim Tams to the crowd, urging them to use 'gentle hands.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The American pop star, 39, was captured on TikTok marching towards fans mid-song while carrying a tray of Tim Tams during a performance of her emotional ballad, I'm Still Breathing The moment has since gone viral and racked up more than 157,000 views and sparked wild reactions online. The fan who had the toy even surfaced in the comments, writing: 'omg this is the Labubu she slapped.' One user joked: 'The way I would've caught that like Robbie Rotten with a net.' Unbothered by the stir, Katy herself chimed in on the viral clip, leaving a cheeky comment featuring three devil emojis. While it's unclear why she appears to have beef with the cult figurine, the Labubu craze has polarised collectors and fans The character - a furry, big-eyed creature - originates from a storybook by Kasing Lung and has become a global sensation thanks to collectible blind boxes by Pop Mart. Its popularity has exploded in recent years, with scalpers cashing in and prices soaring, much to the frustration of some fans. 'Honestly, One Of The Boys-era Katy would've frothed on Labubus,' joked another viewer, referencing her 2008 debut. It comes as rumours ramp up that Katy has split with fiancé Orlando Bloom. The Roar hitmaker, 40, is currently Down Under on her Australian tour and has been accompanied by her daughter Daisy Dove, four. They were recently joined by Orlando, 48, who was seen walking around Perth's CBD with Daisy over the weekend. Despite their reunion, Katy looked glum as she spent time with her entourage on the luxury yacht in Perth, just hours before it was reported Orlando was set to attend Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding as a 'single man '. The pop star kept a low profile as she wore dark sunglasses and a black bandana while chatting to guests on the boat. Katy and Orlando have been at the centre of intense split speculation during her tour of Australia, and the pop star fuelled rumours even more after making a recent telling comment onstage. The American singer was performing the third of her Sydney concerts when she was handed a packet of Tim Tam chocolate biscuits. She was in the middle of her performance of I'm Still Breathing when she opened the packet and ate one of the treats. 'This song is about a breakup, and this Tim Tam saved me,' she told the crowd during the brief interlude. 'Thank you,' she added, before launching back into the track while kneeling down and offering the biscuits to audience members in the front row. Meanwhile, Orlando further fuelled split rumours ahead of BFF Bezos' wedding to Sanchez. The actor, who will attend the billionaire's Italian nuptials without Katy amid escalating tension rumours, may make his debut as 'a single man' at the nuptials, a source told TMZ. The insider said: 'He's the life of the party and he's gonna hit the dance floor hard!' and added he may even 'sneak away with Leonardo DiCaprio for some bar crawling.' Another source said: '90 per cent of the people at the wedding are kinda boring, but 10 per cent are really fun, including Orlando, Leo and Jeff (Bezos). It's gonna be a great party!' has contacted representatives for Orlando and Katy for comment. This comes after it was revealed Katy would miss the wedding due to her ongoing Lifetimes tour in Australia. The three-day wedding celebration will reportedly take place from June 24 to 26 in Venice, Italy, while Katy is set to be on the other side of the world. Katy had shows in Perth, Australia on June 22 and 23, followed by a concert on June 26 in Adelaide. She first announced the Australian tour in September 2024, and though it did not initially include the 23 and 26 dates, they were added within the following weeks.
Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Sad state of Australian offices revealed as weary employees share what 'work perks' look like in 2025
Forget bean bags, barista coffee and ping pong tables - for many Aussie workers, having a functioning microwave or a string on their tea bag is the real luxury. A grim Reddit thread has highlighted the 'sad state' of offices in 2025 after a public sector employee sarcastically celebrated their workplace's short-lived filtered water supply. 'In the public sector, we don't get Tim Tams. We get filtered water on tap and we're grateful for it,' they wrote. 'But our Zip tap broke and management decided against replacing it. No more filtered water for us.' Thousands chimed in to share their own tales of stingy workplaces, broken appliances, and wildly inconsistent snack offerings across industries. 'Mate, your office sounds amazing with its filtered water. Our built-in microwave died ages ago, and instead of fixing it, an employee just dumped a dodgy bench-top one in its place. 'We've got a Zip tap that doesn't do hot water, or cold water, or any water really. The filter light has been flashing longer than some staff have been employed,' one wrote. That wasn't the end of it. 'We've got three toilets, but only one that actually flushes properly. And even then, the cubicle door doesn't shut properly. You can make full, uncomfortable eye contact with someone mid-dump. 'At this point, I reckon prisoners are doing better than us in local government,' they added. While some offices offer modest perks like shared fridges and basic beverages, others go without the absolute essentials. 'Our fridge has milk for tea and coffee. Everything else we have to bring ourselves,' one person said. 'Dude, we don't even have forks,' said another. One user revealed a shocking turn of events that came from a sarcastic HR survey reply. 'About a dozen years ago my firm acquired another. HR did a culture survey and for sh*ts and giggles, someone responded that they missed Friday Tim Tams since the merger. After that, we got Tim Tams every Friday. Ended up costing the office something like $7k annually,' they said. Others recalled workplaces that tried to be generous - but ended up being unintentionally hilarious. 'At my last workplace we got around ten bananas in a bowl a couple of times a week to be shared between the 200 people on that floor. 'Of course two people always took the lot within five minutes. We once had a banana hoarder call security and demand a CCTV footage investigation to find out who took one of the bananas from their desk,' one woman wrote. Then there are the dream offices. 'We get a fruit bowl topped up twice a day, an assortment of high protein and healthy snacks, an open fridge with soft drinks and beers for Friday, and regular multicultural food days. 'We do have Tim Tams, although I prefer Kingstons. We are also expected to work till 7:30 or 8, so…' Others shared their own strange assortments. 'No Tim Tams. We have those little MasterFood squeeze-on tomato sauces and Milo. Although I'm sure the parents take the sauce and Milo home for their kids because I've never seen anyone use it and it's always being replenished,' a man said. Another revealed, 'My new work doesn't have Tim Tams, but they do have bread, butter and cheese. As well as the usual biscuit jar. But the best thing is every Friday arvo they have a charcuterie board with all sorts of goodies and alcoholic drinks.' Even public hospital workers weighed in. 'I work in a public hospital. I get excited if the tea bag has a string,' one wrote. The thread highlighted just how much - or how little - it can take to make Aussie workers feel valued. Whether it's a cold drink, a working tap, or a humble chocolate biscuit, it seems the small things go much further than they once did.
