Sweet Saturday: Double trouble!

hey, you!

it's Sweet Saturday once again!

I've had the most jumbled up week

but, I officially finished high school.

Hooray!! 

A little bit stupid if you ask me, though..

I don't see why they hold the graduation ceremonies before we finish our final exams.

It's kind of like you have to graduate twice.

Once when you finish learning at school and then again when you're finally finished with school altogether.

But nonetheless, I'm extremely happy! 

and the gorgeous spring weather we've been having is definitely amping up my mood.

So, what can I tempt you with this morning.... 

Soft, rich, buttery shortbread?

Or how about some crisp ANZAC biscuits?

Both?! Are you kidding me... 

Brilliant idea! :P

There's something about a tin of biscuits that reminds me of old women.

I didn't even grow up around my grand mother, 

but every year at Christmas she would give tins of biscuits to everyone.

I also had a number of older family friends who I associated with the infamous biscuit tin. 

I was sent some Cripps shortbread to try 

and I think it could have been the softest packaged short bread I've tried.

Cripps Shortbread is super rich and buttery and has even been voted as the top branded shortbread by both Choice Magazine and The Age (in 2005). 

I could definitely agree.

If you put these shortbread out on a plate, and gave me one to try..

I'd have absolutely no idea that they came from a packet.

I'd be too busy crowning you the shortbread king or queen :P

Upon opening the packet you could tell they were going to be good

as the rich, buttery smell filled the air. 

 I was also sent their ANZAC biscuits

made from Australian butter, golden syrup and rolled oats.

These biscuits were super crisp and golden with that well-loved ANZAC flavour.

Definitely a hit with my crunch loving mum.

I prefer my ANZAC biscuits soft, chewy and fresh out of the oven. 

But these were definitely something i'd think to keep in the cupboard.

You can purchase Cripps biscuits at their Online Shop or at a Retailer near you! 

(Att: Nanna ... Christmas is fast approaching!)

...

So, do you associate "the biscuit tin" with anyone you know?

and which do you prefer - soft and chewy or crisp and crunchy?

I'm off to eat my bowl of apple pie oatmeal and wait around until I can leave for the farmer's markets!

I hope you all have a spectacular weekend doing whatever you have (or don't have) planned! :)

Kristy received Cripps biscuits courtesy of www.cripps.com.au

If you'd like a review of your products, send an email to ksayerphotography.blogspot.com

Sweet Saturday: Shortbread Sensation

it's saturday once again!  

hoorayyy!

so that means this post is filled with sweet goodness!

 this week, it's shortbread. 
see that title up there?
there's so many s's I could be a snake :P

now, for those of you who don't know what shortbread is, or for those who just like to know stuff like me, here's some quick facts from wikipedia :P

Shortbread is a type of unleavened biscuit (cookie).

Shortbread is so named because of its crumbly texture (from an old meaning of the word short).

Shortbread is generally associated with and originated in Scotland.

and a fact from me?

Shortbread is yum! 

 A while ago I was sent a big box full of Butterfingers shortbread,

this included ALL of their flavours! - 

Pure Butter

Ginger

Choc Chip

Lemon Myrtle

Macadamia

and their Gluten Free Versions 

My taste testers and I decided it'd be best to start with the shortbread in its pure form :P

This shortbread is rich and buttery and has the traditional shortbread taste I've grown up knowing.

It melts in your mouth just the way a good shortbread should! 

Definitely perfect to put out when friends come over

or to have with a cup of tea!

Next in line was Lemon Myrtle.

Now, I can honestly say I've never tried lemon myrtle shortbread

and I think i've only ever tried lemon myrtle in cooking classes at school.

According to Wikipedia - 

Lemon Myrtle is one of the well known bushfood flavours and is sometimes referred to as the "Queen of the Lemon Herbs"

That would be well known, unless you're Kristy.. 

But back to the Shortbread,

this flavour was different to what I expected.

It had a delicate lemon flavour that complimented the shortbread perfectly.

The macadamia shortbread was delicious with the crunchy chunks of macadamias.

Macadamias would probably have to be my one of my favourite nuts 

(especially when it comes to Dello Mano Brownies) 

They don't overpower the shortbread like other strong tasting nuts would.

 Soooooooo many flavours!

Next up was the Choc Chip Shortbread

The chocolate chips were a super addition to the shortbread

and perfect for any chocoholic! 

These would be perfect for dunking into hot chocolate/tea/coffee

so the chocolate chips melt mmmmmmm...

There was also a ginger shortbread..

at first this raised alarm bells for me.

Ginger? Shortbread? eww

I thought the ginger would be overpowering,

but after tasting them I was relieved to find the ginger was quite subtle

and actually went really well with the shortbread. 

The ginger kind of hit you as an after thought, letting you know it was there.

Now that's all the flavours,

but Butterfingers also caters for those with wheat intolerances with their gluten free range.

So you can still enjoy delicious macadamia or pure butter shortbread! :)

Butterfingers shortbread can be found in supermarkets, independent grocers, delicatessens, duty free stores and specialty outlets across Australia. 

I've seen them in both Coles and Woolworths - so I'm sure you can find some near you!

So tell me lovelies, 

How do you like your shortbread?

Kristy received Butterfingers shortbread courtesy of www.butterfingers.com.au

If you'd like a review of your products - send an email to ksayerphotography@gmail.com