After finishing two of her books (I could not put them down) I started wondering about Tim Tams. Does anyone remember the search for my favorite breath mints? I tracked a retailer down several miles away and convinced Petey we needed to make a trip.
I bought an entire box.
So after Googling Tim Tams and revving up my curiosity - an obsession was born.
The internet told me that Target sells the US version made by Pepperidge Farm. I was geeked because I go to Kalamazoo fairly often on freelance jobs. Yesterday was the day. I left a bit early and arrived at the store with time to spare. It's a good thing, too, because after searching on my own, two Target peeps had to come to my rescue. To no avail. The shelf was empty. Bummer.
Then I remembered that World Market was mentioned as a retailer. Aha! My time had run out, however, and I had to run off to my job. Downtown. World Market was in the opposite direction of my home so after the job, I called them to make sure they actually had the goodies before I drove out there.
Yes, indeedy, they had 'em. You'll notice that you don't see the name Tim Tam on the package. It has something to do with marketing them in the US; can't use that specific name. So if you're looking for them at World Market, make sure to look for Arnott's. Although if you ask the staff for Tim Tams, they'll lead you directly to the stash.
Did I enjoy them? You be the judge.
The one on the top is the original; chocolate. The next one is caramel. The chocolate they're encased in is fabu, baby. The wafers are crunchy. Those were the only two kinds WM had so thankfully that's all I bought. The price of $3.99 for a small amount was also a bit of a deterrent. I'm looking forward to trying other flavors as they rotate through the store.
It doesn't take much to make me happy.
Our friends in Australia often talk about Tim Tams. Since food is my obsession, yes we have driven distances for a certain dish or to a specialty market for a read about item. Even our son has gotten into asking to try a food after reading about it.
ReplyDeleteSo next time you drive past a World Market, pull into the parking lot and scoot inside and grab a package of Tim Tams (Arnott's).
DeleteThank you for the author and cookie review. I remember I first bought Lindeman's Merlot wine after reading about it in a Harlan Coben book. I still buy the brand once in awhile.
ReplyDeleteI think I've read everything Coben's written.
DeleteDownloaded one of the books. Always ready for a new mystery author. Drove to Fort Myers World Market for custard powder so I could make the Canadian treat Nanaimo bars for some friends who moved to Nanaimo St in a Canadian neighborhood here. Maybe will have to go back after I read the book. Joyce
ReplyDeleteWe experienced Tim Tams in Australia in 2001, they're great! Never knew you could get them in the USA - thanks for enlightening me (although my waistline may not appreciate it, those things are addictive).
ReplyDeleteAddictive is definitely the right word choice, Marty. I'm actually embarrassed to tell you how quickly the two packages disappeared. I'm so glad World Market is on the far side of Kazoo.
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