1. At lunchtime in the school yard of my Australian childhood, Vegemite worms abounded. Just what was the composition of this most familiar and comforting food? A small tube of Vegemite spread Long thin strips of Vegemite flavoured cheese Small savoury Vegemite flavoured snacks in the shape of worms A combination of Vegemite and butter forced through the holes of a wheat cracker

2. In the 1950s and '60s, my visits to the movies in Australia were always accompanied by a food induced noise. Without fail, about ten minutes after interval, there came a sound akin to about 20 marbles being dropped onto a wooden floor. Someone had dropped a box of what type of confectionery? Marella Jubes Fantales Jaffas Minties

3. No self respecting Australian birthday party would be complete without Fairy Bread. Generations of Aussie kids eagerly plundered large platters of this unique party food. White bread was a must - and butter - but what was sprinkled on top? Coconut flakes Sugar Hundreds and Thousands Cinnamon

4. Chocolate Crackles were probably the most enduring of all my childhood treats. It was always the staple food item at any Australian birthday celebration. When I visited the United States in 1990, I dearly wanted to make them for a friend's children but it was impossible. Why? The recipe wouldn't work with Rice Krispies They could only be made with Copha which is rarely available in the USA Most of the ingredients were not able to be obtained The recipe called for a special tray which my friend didn't have

5. Each year, every capital city and most regional areas of Australia held their agricultural shows, and an appalling amount of extremely unhealthy food was consumed. One particular food item came into its own during these festivities. While this popular consumable was available at other times, it simply didn't taste quite the same. Just what was this Sideshow Alley favourite? Pluto pup Battered sav Dagwood Dog All of these

6. One of the after school highlights that I hold most dear in my Australian childhood, was a trip to the local corner store. Judicious budgeting could result in quite a variety of treats including bullets, fags, love hearts, frogs, cobbers, raspberries and mint leaves. What were these items? any of these sweets or sweeties candy lollies

7. Milo moustaches were an Aussie badge of honour. They signified that you had been able to defy parental odds, and appropriate enough spoonfuls of the delicious stuff to create the perfect fashion accessory. Just what was Milo? A sweet breakfast cereal Sugar and cinnamon sprinkles A creamy caramel spread Chocolate malt granules

8. School authorities in the Australia of the 1950s were the self appointed guardians of the health of its youthful citizens. All children received this food item each day. It must be admitted that the enthusiasm of the powers that be for this initiative, was only ever greeted with lukewarm distaste by the Baby Boomers of the nation. What was distributed and reluctantly consumed each school day? milk processed cheese sticks apples bread rolls

9. As a child I grew up in country Queensland and large social picnics and barbecues were highlights - still fondly remembered. After the sausages and sauce were finished, my favourite dessert pie of all was caramel tart. To a seven year old, it was the most delicious sweet treat imaginable. How was the caramel made? By following an old family recipe never revealed to anyone By mixing thick cream and caramel sauce By melting butter and brown sugar and beating for 20 minutes By boiling an unopened tin of sweetened condensed milk

10. This is probably the most deliciously disgusting of all Australian food habits - the Tim Tam straw, or maybe you know it as the TimTam slam. Fortunately this treat is not endangered so hold tight. You may well learn something that could change your life - forever. First take your TimTam. Hang on - just what is a TimTam? A crisp straw shaped ginger cookie A brandy snap A long thin chocolate cylinder A chocolate coated, chocolate filled, chocolate biscuit sandwich