Hi Melnq, Non-pareils look very similiar. In NSW, speckles are called freckles, here's a picture. They are dark chocolate disks topped with what we call "hundreds and thousands."

http://www.sweetiesonline.com.au/pro...d=9&page=1

Thanks Susan. Yep, they look very similar - I've seen non-pariels with the multi colored sprinkes too - never did understand the name though.

I'm suddenly craving chocolate...

well, i'm taking out stuff from my suitcase. i ant to make it lighter! i'm finally leaving tomorrow god and AA willing to finally see, taste and feel for my self everything you have recommended many thanks to all of you!!! janine

If you're still tuned in, Janene, this article in The Economist will interest you - the writer tours a number of Australin wine regions.

http://tinyurl.com/6pcgt8

Melnq, as per the picture Susan posted, freckles are small chocolate discs with multi-coloured hard candy. I've only ever seen them in milk chocolate, not dark. Allen's confectionery calls them Freckles, but local South Australian chocolatier Haighs calls them Speckles. I think Haighs is a superior tasting chocolate, but comes with a superior price too. Allen's confectionery is a good brand though.

Neil mentioned fortified wines. Try the Brown Brothers Muscat. Yumeeeee!!!!