I was shocked to see Tim Tams at Giant today, even marked with “Australia’s Favorite Cookie.” They are $2.99 a pack and come in original and caramel (none of the other Dangerous Liason flavors). I have no idea why they are here but I am happy and can’t wait to report how they compare to the originals. The weird thing is that they are being manufactured by Pepperidge Farms — not Arnott’s. I wonder if the recipe is the same and what made them want to bring them here?

My sister made these cute sugar skulls out of granulated sugar and some eggs whites. They are perfect to break apart and use in coffee and I crushed one up to use in lieu of syrup in my waffles. I love how cute they look.

Rudolph's Cinnamon Churros

I recently found an intriguing new snack at the dollar store: Cinnamon Churros Crispy Sweet Twists (sweetened with Splenda). The back of the bag revealed the following information:

Remember what it’s like to cap off a day a the fair with a warm cinnamon churro? Or share one with a friend at a local sporting event? Cinnamon churros are a traditional Spanish dessert that’s found its place in many cultures. Now you can enjoy this delightful treat anytime you want! And because they’re fun to eat, kids will love them, too. Rudolph’s Cinnamon Churros are a light, multigrain snack with the perfect blend of sugar and warm cinnamon. And they’re TRANS FAT FREE.

Okay, so they mysteriously contain both sugar and Splenda. I was hoping they would taste like the cinnamon twists at Taco Bell but these are nothing like them. They’re really overly flavored. They taste like one of those cinnamon hard candies you get at doctor’s offices and Hour Eyes. Ugh, they’re nothing like the cinnamon churros from my favorite local sporting event….or in my case, they ones they sell at 7-Eleven.

Rudolph's Cinnamon Churros