Jamie Oliver is a culinary legend.
But somehow the British chef has never tried a very popular Australian delicacy: the humble Tim Tam.
The chocolate-covered cookies, which have a cream filling, are a staple for Aussies and are known all over the world.
Jamie was presented with a Tim Tam on The Today Show last week and he seemed stunned by it.
‘What’s that in English? What did you just say?’ he asked the breakfast show host.
Jamie Oliver (pictured) is a culinary legend. But somehow the British chef has never tried a very popular Australian delicacy: the humble Tim Tam
“Ah, Vegemite toast. What is a Tim Tam? What’s wrong, it sounds like a terrible rash,” the chef joked.
Despite his worldly taste buds, Jamie admitted it was the first time he had tasted the cookie.
“This is the moment of truth – I’ve never had this before,” he said, before taking a bite.
Luckily, Jamie was impressed and told the host: ‘Very, very nice. I will never forget this moment.’
Jamie was presented with a Tim Tam on The Today Show last week and he seemed stunned by it. ‘What’s that in English? What did you just say?’ he asked the breakfast show host
The chocolate-covered cookies, which have a cream filling, are a staple for Aussies and are known all over the world
Despite his worldly taste buds, Jamie admitted it was the first time he had tasted the cookies. “This is the moment of truth – I’ve never had this before,” he said, before taking a bite
The celebrity chef, who is currently visiting Australia, has rumor has it that it will be replaced Jock Zonfrillo about the upcoming season of MasterChef Australia.
Channel 10 insiders confirmed on Woman’s Day that Jamie will be ready to film the new season of the hit cooking show this month.
According to the report, the British foodie has not yet agreed to permanently replace Zonfrillo.
“Jamie has closed a deal worth about $2 million,” the source told Woman’s Day in the latest issue.
It comes amid rumors Jamie will join MasterChef Australia following Jock’s sudden death at the age of 46 in April. Jamie and Jock are pictured on MasterChef Australia