[HPFGU-OTChatter] Australian Food (was Re: Food Question--before I forget again)

[Shaun Hatley]

Barb Fulton writes: 

> Violet Crumbles are pure heaven. They are a milk chocolate-covered 
> honeycomb candy- a candy bar. Vegemite is awful, in my opinion. It is 
> a dark brown (almost black) paste-I believe it is made from brewer's 
> yeast extract. I need to leave the room when the jar is opened, 
> because the smell is so strong. My dad generally spreads it thinly on 
> toast. I believe it is called Marmite in the UK. Pavlova is a meringue 
> dessert that I haven't had in probably 20 years. I'm sure it can be 
> made from scratch, but I remember buying a Pavlova kit (in an egg-
> shaped container) at a high-end grocery store when I was in elementary 
> school-my mom and I made it for my girl scout troop. We decorated it 
> with fresh fruit and whipped cream, but I don't know if that's 
> typical, or just what we liked.

That is the most common topping for pavlova, yes, though crumbled up 
chocolate is also very popular. They can be made from scratch, and the egg 
shaped kits are still available as well, but nowadays most people tend to 
buy prepared pavlova shells and just add the topping. 

You can also buy small Pavlovas at some supermarkets and now I am going to 
on my way home - I've done an exam today. I deserve a treat.