Merry Christmas! This week we try Woolworths Summer Berry Mince Pies and Paul’s Original Egg Nog.

Both of these items are sold at Woolworths, an Australian supermarket. Further information on Woolworths can be found on their website here: https://www.woolworths.com.au/

Paul’s is an Australian dairy foods brand sold in most major supermarkets. As per the Paul’s website the company has a history spanning over 80 years and produces a variety of milks, creams, custards and desserts. Further information on their website here: https://www.pauls.com.au/

The Summer Berry Mince Pies are a special-release Christmas product. The pies are a twist on traditional mince pies, with a sweeter, mixed berry filling. Further information on the Summer Berry Mince Pies can be found on the Woolworths website here (please note this link will potentially be invalid after Christmas has passed): https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/474570/woolworths-summer-berry-mince-pies

Paul’s Original Egg Nog is a traditional (alcohol-free) egg nog - egg nog being a drink traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, whipped egg whites, and egg yolks and served at Christmas-time. Further information on the Original Egg Nog can be found on Paul’s website here (please note this link will potentially be invalid after Christmas has passed): https://www.pauls.com.au/products/christmas-range/original-egg-nog/

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Disclaimer: The Aussies Review the Culinary Arts podcast is not affiliated with any of the brands discussed or mentioned during the podcast. At the time of recording no member of the Aussies Review the Culinary Arts podcast had any financial connection to nor benefits from the comments and reviews made on the products mentioned. All comments made on the podcast are personal opinion only and do not represent personal advice, professional knowledge on a product, nor may they reflect the views of the podcast group as a whole.

The Aussies Review the Culinary Arts podcast reminds all listeners that fast food is best enjoyed in moderation and that this podcast does not seek to promote excessive intake of such foods. The podcast group cannot and do not provide dietary advice. Any individual should seek the advice of a trusted professional when determining their personal dietary requirements.

This week we try the Popcorn Zinger Box from KFC.

KFC is an international fast food chain originating from the United States. Further information on KFC Australia can be found on their website here: https://www.kfc.com.au/

The Zinger Burger is a burger available at Australian KFC restaurants which is described as “100% breast fillet chicken coated in Zinger flavouring, lettuce and mayo” on the official KFC Australia website. The Popcorn Zinger Box is a boxed meal containing the Zinger burger, KFC’s Popcorn chicken (small chicken bites), a chicken tender (boneless chicken), a serving of potato and gravy, chips and a drink. As at the time of posting the Popcorn Zinger Box remains a current menu item at Australian KFC restaurants. Further information can be found on the KFC website here: https://www.kfc.com.au/menu/boxed-meals/zinger-popcorn-box

Disclaimer: The Aussies Review the Culinary Arts podcast is not affiliated with any of the brands discussed or mentioned during the podcast. At the time of recording no member of the Aussies Review the Culinary Arts podcast had any financial connection to nor benefits from the comments and reviews made on the products mentioned. All comments made on the podcast are personal opinion only and do not represent personal advice, professional knowledge on a product, nor may they reflect the views of the podcast group as a whole.

The Aussies Review the Culinary Arts podcast reminds all listeners that fast food is best enjoyed in moderation and that this podcast does not seek to promote excessive intake of such foods. The podcast group cannot and do not provide dietary advice. Any individual should seek the advice of a trusted professional when determining their personal dietary requirements.

This week we try Woolworths Cheeseburger Spring Rolls and the Messina Gelato Bar.

Woolworths is an Australian supermarket who have their own range of Woolworths-branded food. Further information on Woolworth can be found on their website here: https://www.woolworths.com.au/

Messina or Gelato Messina is an Australian gelato brand with stores in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and the ACT. They also sell gelato bars through various supermarkets Australia-wide. Further information on Messina can be found on their website here: https://gelatomessina.com/

The Cheeseburger Flavoured Spring Rolls from Woolworths are a pack of spring rolls filled with typical cheeseburger ingredients. These are found in the frozen food section. The Woolworths website describes them as “Crispy pastry rolls filled with a delicious mix of beef mince, tasty cheese, pickles, ketchup and a tangy mustard sauce”. Further information on the Cheeseburger Flavoured Spring Rolls can be found on the Woolworths website here: https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/821070/woolworths-cheeseburger-flavoured-spring-rolls

The Messina Gelato Bar range is a range of chocolate-encased gelato bars with biscuit and sauce fillings. They come in three flavours - Choc Hazelnut, Espresso Dulce De Leche and Strawberry Cheesecake. Further information on the Messina Gelato Bar range can be found on the Messina blog here: https://gelatomessina.com/blog/messina-gelato-bars

Disclaimer: The Aussies Review the Culinary Arts podcast is not affiliated with any of the brands discussed or mentioned during the podcast. At the time of recording no member of the Aussies Review the Culinary Arts podcast had any financial connection to nor benefits from the comments and reviews made on the products mentioned. All comments made on the podcast are personal opinion only and do not represent personal advice, professional knowledge on a product, nor may they reflect the views of the podcast group as a whole.

The Aussies Review the Culinary Arts podcast reminds all listeners that fast food is best enjoyed in moderation and that this podcast does not seek to promote excessive intake of such foods. The podcast group cannot and do not provide dietary advice. Any individual should seek the advice of a trusted professional when determining their personal dietary requirements.

This week we try the Rappas range from Oporto.

Oporto is a fast food chain selling Portuguese-style grilled chicken, the chain started with a store in North Bondi, Australia. Further information on Oporto can be found on their website here: https://www.oporto.com.au/

The Rappas range is a range of chicken wraps with one vegan option. The Oporto website states “Our Rappa Range is filled with real, feel good food like RSPCA Approved chicken, squeaky halloumi, creamy avocado, fresh tomato and crunchy slaw.”. As at the time of posting the range remains a current menu item at Australian Oporto restaurants. Further information on the Rappas range can be found on the Oporto website here: https://www.oporto.com.au/menu/rappas/

Disclaimer: The Aussies Review the Culinary Arts podcast is not affiliated with any of the brands discussed or mentioned during the podcast. At the time of recording no member of the Aussies Review the Culinary Arts podcast had any financial connection to nor benefits from the comments and reviews made on the products mentioned. All comments made on the podcast are personal opinion only and do not represent personal advice, professional knowledge on a product, nor may they reflect the views of the podcast group as a whole.

The Aussies Review the Culinary Arts podcast reminds all listeners that fast food is best enjoyed in moderation and that this podcast does not seek to promote excessive intake of such foods. The podcast group cannot and do not provide dietary advice. Any individual should seek the advice of a trusted professional when determining their personal dietary requirements.

This week we try Dos Capas from Zambrero.

Zambrero is a Mexican restaurant with a focus on a charitable cause. They run a ‘Plate 4 Plate’ campaign where every burrito or bowl purchase “means a meal donated to someone in need”. Further information on Zambrero can be found on their website here: https://www.zambrero.com.au/

Dos Capas is a hard shell taco wrapped in a soft tortilla and filled with the meat, ingredients and sauce of the customer's choice. As at the time of posting Dos Capas is a current menu item at Australian Zambrero restaurants. Further information on this item can be found on the Zambrero website here: https://www.zambrero.com.au/menu/dos-capas

Disclaimer: The Aussies Review the Culinary Arts podcast is not affiliated with any of the brands discussed or mentioned during the podcast. At the time of recording no member of the Aussies Review the Culinary Arts podcast had any financial connection to nor benefits from the comments and reviews made on the products mentioned. All comments made on the podcast are personal opinion only and do not represent personal advice, professional knowledge on a product, nor may they reflect the views of the podcast group as a whole.

The Aussies Review the Culinary Arts podcast reminds all listeners that fast food is best enjoyed in moderation and that this podcast does not seek to promote excessive intake of such foods. The podcast group cannot and do not provide dietary advice. Any individual should seek the advice of a trusted professional when determining their personal dietary requirements.

This week we try the Big Jack from Hungry Jacks.

Hungry Jacks is a burger chain known in the US and other places worldwide as Burger King. Hungry Jacks operates in Australia only but sells many of the Burger King staples. Further information on Hungry Jacks can be found on their website here: https://www.hungryjacks.com.au/home

The Big Jack is a recently released burger from Hungry Jacks, described as “Two flame-grilled 100% Aussie beef patties, topped with melted cheese, special sauce, fresh lettuce, pickles and onions on a toasted sesame seed bun.” As at the time of posting the burger remains a current menu item at Australian Hungry Jacks restaurants. Further information on the Big Jack can be found on the Hungry Jacks website here: https://www.hungryjacks.com.au/menu/what-s-new/big-jack

Disclaimer: The Aussies Review the Culinary Arts podcast is not affiliated with any of the brands discussed or mentioned during the podcast. At the time of recording no member of the Aussies Review the Culinary Arts podcast had any financial connection to nor benefits from the comments and reviews made on the products mentioned. All comments made on the podcast are personal opinion only and do not represent personal advice, professional knowledge on a product, nor may they reflect the views of the podcast group as a whole.

The Aussies Review the Culinary Arts podcast reminds all listeners that fast food is best enjoyed in moderation and that this podcast does not seek to promote excessive intake of such foods. The podcast group cannot and do not provide dietary advice. Any individual should seek the advice of a trusted professional when determining their personal dietary requirements.