12 Days of Peekmas

Monday, December 22nd “On the 12th day of Peekmas…”

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G’day Peeksters,

This is David Madden, usually from Peek’s NY office, but currently back in Australia for the holidays. Yes I know — lucky me!

Since I’m down under, JD suggested I share some Aussie love for our final day of Peekmas. I racked my brain for a little while about what would be appropriate and then, after looking at all these photos of the snowy northeast, I had an idea.

What would I want if I was stuck in the snow in New York? More specifically, what yummy Aussie snacks do I miss when I’m in the States?

So today, we are giving away 12 Australian comfort food packages! So what is in my Aussie comfort food package? I’m glad you asked….

Tim Tams - arguably the best biscuits (ie. cookies) ever made! A Tim Tam is two chocolate malted biscuits filled with a chocolate cream filling and covered in chocolate. Did I mention chocolate? FYI. Rumor has it Tim Tams are soon going to be available at Target — but that makes sense — aren’t all good things sold at Target?

Caramello Koalas - More chocolate! Caramello Koalas are little koala shaped blocks of chocolate filled with carmel. Some may dispute this, but they are IMHO the superior cousins of Freddo Frogs.

Cherry Ripe — This is apparently Australia’s oldest chocolate bar. It is a bunch of crushed cherries and coconut covered in dark chocolate. Sounds weird right? Well it’s actually great. If you doubt me, order a cherry and chocolate milkshake next time you get a chance — you’ll get the idea.

Violet Crumble - So there is definitely a pattern emerging here. The Violet Crumble is yes, something covered in chocolate. In this case honeycomb. There’s a long running battle over whether Violet Crumbles are better than Crunchies. They’re both good but on balance I think I prefer Violet Crumbles.

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Minties - these are super chewy mints, great for the movies or long car trips.

Vegemite - I couldn’t resist adding this! I don’t think I’ve ever met an American who likes this stuff, but I’m not leaving until I do. Here’s what you need to do with Vegemite: Have it on a nicely toasted piece of ciabatta (or a bagel) with loads of butter. I promise you it really is good stuff.

OK so I know this sounds like a lot of sweet stuff and it is! .. .but you’ll need it to get you through the winter

So how do you get a chance to win one of these 12 Aussie comfort food packs? Well give us a call at (347) 284-1971 and leave us a testimonial about you and your Peek (or if you’re still looking for that last-minute gift, buy one and enter “12daysofpeekmas” during checkout). All voicemails received and purchases made before 12 midnight PST, Tues, 12/23 will be entered into the drawing.

Happy Peekmas and Happy Peeking!

Posted by admin on Dec 23, 2008 -