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Dan and Laura Wagon Wheel Review	Dear Nicey, I have been a fan of your site (and book) for a long time, and today I took some time to peruse more of the fantastic site - including the 'your views' section, which previously I had avoided (why would I want to read the views of a bunch of amateurs when so much wisdom from a connsumate professional is on offer?). But today I did, and enjoyed the experience so much I was drawn to email you on a couple of topics. As I drifted into the debate on wagon wheels, I was reminded that my mother hated them. 'They taste stale, with sickly horrible marshmallow and a yukky coating' she used to say, on the few occaisions when we coudl persuade her to buy them for us as children. Re-reading your review, I laughed out loud, becuase that is indeed exactly what they taste like - but then somehow transcend all that to become rather nice. I guess my mum just never got through the individual bits to appreciate the whole. Anyway, I also remembered that she discovered another interesting property of wagon wheels when she was young - and that is that you can't flush them down the toilet. She was given one once at a party as a treat, and being too scared (or polite) to say she didn't want one in case it sounded ungrateful she took it. After one bite she realised that she was going to be unable to finish it, so took it to the bathroom and tried to dispose of it down the toilet. However, it remained floating in full view despite more and more frantic attempts to flush it away. I'm not sure if the more recent model has a similar property; it would seem rather a waste to find out though. We have recently moved to Australia, and I have used your site a few times to educate Aussie's about the various elements of British tea and biscuits. Luckily Australia is far from a barren land when it comes to biscuits, with Arnotts making some really rather good examples. Good tea is harder to come by; we actually get friends to bring out PG Tips from the UK when they come and visit. Interestingly the Australians I work with really like it too, pronouncing it nicer than their local brands. Perhaps there is a ripe export market there? Finally, on the topic of Arnotts biscuits, I am always very excited when an Arnotts review appears on your site. Whilst I can understand you want to limit the number of reviews you do of biscuits not widely distributed in the UK, it would be great if you culd include a few more - I'd be happy to send some over to you (and yes, Queensland Ginger Nuts are quite different to NSW ones; we bought some when there on holiday to see if it was true). In fact, I ate an entire packet of Arnotts Lemon Crisps for lunch today - a sensational biscuit featuring a genius touch of salt on the top. The missus thinks they are revolting, and taste like washing-up liquid, but I think they are nice and lemony. I think biscuits that spark such fierce debate are interesting, don't you? Anyway, keep up the good work, and many thanks for creating such an entertaining site that is refreshingly free of banner ads. Kind regards, Dan
	Nicey replies: Dan, Thanks for sharing your Mother's difficult and somewhat embarrassing adolescent Wagon Wheel memories with us. Although this has obviously left its mark on her and indeed is now something that the whole family must bare, I feel that such information could be put to good use. Perhaps the plot for a movie in which desperate souls escape a sinking ship by clinging to its buoyant cargo of Wagon Wheels. I hope it's not necessary to unwrap them first as that could be tricky in an unfolding disaster scenario. Then again it could add dramatic tension. We are always happy to review Arnotts biscuits when we get our hands on them, and yes we like biscuits that get people talking. Also glad to hear that your supply of PG Tips is being appreciated down under.
Glyn Sykes Bakers Tennis Biscuits Review	Dear Sir, I was very interested in the comments on Tennis biscuits. Having made this biscuit myself at Bakers Biscuits in both Durban and Jo'burg back in the 70's I know it intimately - and very good it is too. You may be interested to Log on to teriton.co.za where you will find a web site produced by Mr.Len Baumann ex CEO of bakers biscuits where he discusses the history of biscuits in South Africa, including Tennis. PS the "holes" in biscuit as you put it are called "Docker" holes. Glyn Sykes Chief Biscuit Process Technologist
	Nicey replies: That's a fascinating web site with lots of great history. A great bit in the introduction which pushes the invention of the biscuit back to the Romans, and of course wonderful to hear how tennis biscuits actually got their name. Thanks again for sharing Mr Baumann's work with us.
Jimmy and Dazza Fox's Delicious Cookies Review	Dear Nicey & Wifey, I feel compelled to write to you about the above biscuits to give some feedback. We are two young studmuffins working in the city but every day we take elevenses to enjoy a nice cup of tea and a sitdown. Today's (and indeed everyday this week) biscuit of choice is the Fox's Delicious Cookie and a mighty fine one it is too. It does exactly what it says on the packet. It is extremely chocolatey and truly indulgent. It is quite thick which makes it splendid for dunking. Usually there are eight biscuits in a packet but today we had a pleasant surprise when we peeled open the luxury wrapper and found nine sumptuous delicacies............... Rather than scratch out eachother's eyes for the additional cookie, we did the gentlemen's thing and split it down the middle - lovely! I hope your other readers enjoy these cookies as much as we do. Jimmy & Dazza
Jon Gerrard	Good morning Mr Nicey I've had a fantastic marketing idea for convenience food. It came to me in a dream last night. Imagine a pack with two strips of biscuit dough, each mixed with a different chemical (some research will be necessary on the details, but what is the lottery fund for if not to aid such important endeavours?). The two strips are mixed, kneaded together, rolled and cut into jaunty shapes and put on a tray. This is where the clever bit happens. The two chemicals, having been mixed, start a reaction, the heat of which cooks the biscuits. I cannot see any way in which this could possibly go wrong.
	Nicey replies: Yes it sounds absolutely safe, no problems there. Very similar process to mixing up Araldite only with out using a match and an old jam jar lid. I've always thought that a keen interest in Araldite was a good indicator of the onset of middle age. Think of us when you have made your first 2.2 million pounds (1 million goes nowhere nowadays apparently).
Brent Eades	Hello Nicey and Wifey, Am watching a "Biography" program on television here in Canada about the Rolling Stones. Was intrigued to learn that one of Mick Jagger's first audiences was a local friend, whose mum and sister "used to bring out Jaffa cakes and tea while Mick was singing in our house. She did love Mick's singing." So. Was it tea and Jaffa cakes that in truth launched the Rolling Stones? We may never know. But they played an, erm, instrumental part, it seems... Brent Eades Almonte, Ontario, CANADA
	Nicey replies: Actually it would be more shocking if Mick Jagger didn't like Jaffa cakes, and before we lower the tone of the whole site we should probably leave it at that.
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