Turns Your Tongue Blue! - limited edition, released in 2012, marketed as being able to temporarily change the colour of your tongue to blue, re-released 2017 These savoury twists make the perfect nibble with drinks or as an economical treat for the family as a homemade alternative to a bag of crisps. They’re also incredibly easy, but have the bonus of making you appear to have made an effort and gone that extra mile. Bake the puff pastry twists in the oven for around 12-15 minutes. They’re ready when they’ve turned a nice golden brown and are crispy rather than soggy. Not sure about other places, but in the UK the cheese twists are ever so popular, never missing from any party or celebration. They are cheesy, relatively mess free, and a big hit with people of all ages.

Stephenson, Alison; Rutherford, Karlie; Moran, Jonathon; Crane, Kris (5 August 2017). "Twisties fit for 'royalty': food judge". Daily Telegraph. p.65. Gina Rushton (October 9, 2014). "Ben Pasternak, 15, tops app charts, now for a start-up". The Australian . Retrieved July 25, 2016. In 2001, Cate Blanchett said that Twisties were what she missed most about Australia, with relatives posting them to her in England. Get your kids to cut the puff pastry into strips around 1.5cm (½ inch) wide. We used a pizza cutter, but a sharp knife would also work – we cut it width ways so we could get more cheese straws.A tip - Fonzies in Italy are a direct copy, even the bag design and font used. But Twisties are made from cheddar, Fonzies are made from mozzarella. So every trip to Italy results in my munching on mozzarella flavoured Twisties under a different name.

I think cheese twists are best served fresh (even still a little warm from the oven). But you can store cheese twists in an airtight container for a few days. The straws might go a little soft after a few days but if you like, you can warm them a little in the oven to re-heat them before you serve them. Can you freeze cheese straws? In 1986, Fred Nile complained about a Twisties television commercial to the Advertising Standards Council. He alleged that the Viking-themed advertisement used occult imagery and goats' heads and that it would disturb children. [46] The commercial received a record number of 680 complaints alleging that it was "...demonic and harmful to children," but it was noted that many were in similar handwriting. It was removed from television, this was attributed to marketing reasons rather than the pressure groups. [47] In 2001, Cate Blanchett said that Twisties were what she missed most about Australia, with relatives posting them to her in England. [61] Wright, Lea (12 August 1988). "Someone's watching over battle for viewers' minds". Sydney Morning Herald. p.3.Grace, Robyn (9 September 2014). "Bushwalkers' chilly night lost in Lerderderg Park". The Age. p.2. In 1986, Fred Nile complained about a Twisties television commercial to the Advertising Standards Council. He alleged that the Viking-themed advertisement used occult imagery and goats' heads and that it would disturb children. The commercial received a record number of 680 complaints alleging that it was "...demonic and harmful to children," but it was noted that many were in similar handwriting. It was removed from television, this was attributed to marketing reasons rather than the pressure groups. Flamin' Hot - released for six weeks in 2001 alongside the toffee flavour, as part of the 'Heat vs Sweet' competition. Consumers voted via an 1800 phone number to choose their preferred flavours. Cheesy yumminess in every crunch, so addictive that you can easily consume your body weight of these in one sitting! Thanks to Sanza I can live in the UK without withdrawals.

Tangy Barbecue - released in 1992 and spruiked as the "first flavour extension for the brand for some years...". [27] Tangy Cheese Crunch - released in 1998 alongside the existing Cheese flavour, marketed as a providing a "...lighter, smoother crunch and a superb cheese flavour with an unexpected tang." [29] [30] This was not welcomed by all, as the Financial Review likened the flavour relaunch to changing recipes and "...tinkering with a national icon.". [31] Gregg, Natalie (28 November 2009). "Product value shrinks in size - Penny-pinching companies skimp on content but prices stay same". The Courier-Mail. p.18.This cheese twists recipe is really easy for kids – they can almost make them all by themselves. If you use ready made puff pastry, your kids can help spread the pesto and cheese on top before cutting them out and twisting them round. They really are that easy. How do you store cheese twists? In 2011, comedian Danny McGinlay hosted an experimental cooking comedy show for the Adelaide Fringe. His show, 'Food Dude: recipes for disaster' featured 'Aussie sushi' which contained beetroot and Twisties. [13]

Take the second sheet of puff pastry and add it to the top of the first sheet. Press it down firmly on top – you can either use your hands to do this, or a rolling pin. Make the puff pastry twists As an expat in the UK, there are two things I really miss about Australia - bushwalks in the Blue Mountains and Twisties (doing both at the same time is Nirvana).Burbury, Rochelle (18 May 1995). "Risk and a worm's eye view of Cannes". Sydney Morning Herald. p.34. Unroll the pastry carefully and lay it out on your work surface or a large chopping board. Cut it in half down the middle width ways. But any other hard cheese can be added - including red cheddar or red leicester cheese. As long as they taste ok, that's all we need to worry about.