Monthly Archives: June 2012

Tim Tam Slam {Hot} & Raspberry Tim Tam Milkshake {Cold}

How could I mention Tim Tam without bringing up the famous Tim Tam Slam? It is not really a drink made with chocolate biscuits but it is a WAY of eating Tim Tam with your hot drink.

Hot drinks can be a cuppa (tea), coffee and in my case, hot milk with malt.

Tim Tam Slam

To do: You start with a cup of hot drink. Take a SMALL bite at opposite corners of a Tim Tam biscuits. Working very quickly, dunk one bitten side into the hot drink with you both hands and suck the hot drink through the other bitten side, as if a straw. As soon as the milk passes through the biscuit, the whole thing sort off collapses and you have to shove the whole thing in your mouth. (Yes, I said shove! How often do I get to instruct people to shove food into their mouth? ;) )

The next drink recipe is dedicated to those who are enjoying warm and sunny days (I’m jealous!) and who are craving for a thick, icy cold chocolate milkshake with a hint of REAL raspberry flavour and texture from chocolate biscuit crumbs. Well lucky people, look no further, I have just the recipe for you below.

Raspberry Tim Tam Milkshake

Makes 2 cups

What you’ll need:

  • 3 Tim Tam Original biscuits
  • 1 cup of cold milk
  • A handful of fresh/frozen raspberries (about 7- 8 raspberries)
  • 3 – 4 scoops of chocolate ice cream

To do: Process the Tim Tam biscuits until resembles fine crumbs and set aside. Then combine milk, raspberries and ice cream in a milkshake container and process the mixture until smooth and creamy with a stick blender. Stir in the Tim Tam crumbs (leave some behind for garnish). Serve immediately.

I don’t think I need anything more to prove that I’m Truly, Madly Tim Tam. I hope you are too!

PS: I don’t know how you feel about gulping down the milkshake. The straw in the photo is an evidence of my vanity (oh it brings back the memories of me rocking my stilettos while sight-seeing with my beloved in Taronga Zoo in Dubbo). The biscuits crumbs cause some blockage to the conventional straws unless you have a larger straw (like the ones with the bubble teas).

PPS: First shove and then gulp. I’m definitely failing How To Be A Lady 101. ;P

PPPS: This is a RocketFuel sponsored post.

 

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3 Ways with Heinz Squeeze & Stir {Product Talk}

When I read the Nuffnang product talk opportunity on Heinz Squeeze and Stir in my inbox,  I was intrigued.

For convenience, I do keep some canned soup in my pantry especially in Wintery weather in Orange, the need becomes more apparent. When I’m not making soup at home, instant soup is really handy when I need something to fill my hunger in between meals and when I feel under the weather. I prefer the canned version than powdered version, simply because the canned ones are closer to the real deal.

So how about the Heinz’s Squeeze and Stir version?

When I first saw its packaging, I thought the soup better not taste like tomato paste mixed with hot water. And I’m glad it didn’t. Taste wise, it turned out to be quite close with canned tomato soup  minus the risk of chipping one’s manicure. My beloved really loves this. Since he is currently studying for his exam, his rate of “snacking” has increased exponentially. In effort to keep him away from the sweet stuffs, Heinz Squeeze & Stir is next best study mate! lol

Here’s how I had my Heinz Squeeze & Stir:-

With Toasts:-

{Make according to the packet instructions. One thing I have say that it takes 2 packets to fill up a soup mug to the rim. Whilst the instructions are pretty precise i.e you need to add 50 ml to “loosen up” the paste and additional 180ml to make the soup. Realistically if I were to make it in the office, it would pretty funny to whip out my measuring cup to make the soup. So the general idea is to add just enough water to cover the paste. Once the paste has became more diluted, add more hot water to your preferred consistency and taste. Same principle with making instant soup or instant cappuccino  – staple food and drink for office people ha!}

With Four Bean Mix & Leftover Cooked Pasta (a la Minestrone)

{What you’ll need to make this are 1 packet of Heinz Squeeze & Stir, cook according to packet instructions, add1 x 125g can of Four Bean Mix, drain and rinse with hot water and some leftover cooked small pasta.}

With Cooked Small Pasta + Four Bean Mix + Shredded Cheese

{What you’ll need to make this are 1 packet of Heinz Squeeze & Stir mix with enough water to achieve the pasta sauce consistency i.e half of 1/3 cup boiling water, 2/3 cups of uncooked macaroni or small pasta of your choice, cook and drain and a handful of shredded cheese}

Good To Know:-

  • No added colours or flavours
  • No preservatives
  • Low in fat, 98% fat free
  • Suitable for vegetarians
  • Available in individual 70g sachets for RRP$1.25 from all major supermarkets and independent retailers.

Note: This is not a sponsored post. 2 packets of Heinz Squeeze & Stir were provided to me for editorial consideration. The rest of the sachets I bought with my own money.

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