Tim Tam as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Tim Tam is absolutely in that category. The intensely savoury from Vegemite quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. macadamia nut does work that no substitute can replicate.

Australian cuisine has absorbed multicultural influences and developed a distinct contemporary style. There's something about the a Melbourne brunch café context that reinforces the comfort effect. Sauvignon Blanc alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.