"You're almost there. 2.8km", the board writes.
We glanced at one another amongst our group, as if a ritual before the war. It wasn't a question, really, nor a suggestion. We knew we had to start running.
From our relaxed attitude, it was obvious this wasn't our first run. Run the first 0.2km, then, run the last 0.4km and run whenever a teacher is at sight. Those were the rules. And from experience, be aware that a teacher jogs along with the very last runner.
But here's the catch. At the end of the 3.2km race, you'd be offered a cold cup of Milo and a long queue to the loo.
This was how Milo came into a hormonal-pimpled-rebelious-teenager's life who now has owwies in her teeth because she sleeps with a spoonful of milo-slash-nutella in her mouth.
The name is Milo. I am beautiful chocolate and ovaltine malty made better. I taste best when half-sticky or coating the surface of cold milk.
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Prepare your secret stash,
Jes
The texture of this looks amazing! Never had milo before and don't think I can even find malted milk powder in Germany. Hmp. Sounds amazing, though. :)
ReplyDelete@ Rinnie: aww... Do drop me an email, I would be lit to send over a few of them. I doubt they will be allowed through because I'm as suspicious as a weed smoking hippie and they might accuse me of sending illegal powders. Nevertheless, I will leave a note to them that I'm not as they thought :D
DeleteOh this looks delicious! I have never had milo but this cake sounds great!
ReplyDelete@ Lottie: you're a model. I. am. jealous. -yells- peopleeeee, she's a model!
DeleteI love the texture of this cake. Looks wonderful!
ReplyDelete@ Val val: Thank you! If only you know the goodness of Milo. You won't be as thin as you are... :') but its worth it! hmp!
DeleteWow, like the others I think the texture of this is terrific. Looks really nice. And I had to laugh at the way you used to run your races. ;-) Fun post - thanks.
ReplyDelete@ Riffie: Do consider my deal... I might throw in "stop calling you two riffies" along with the deal ;D
DeleteThis cake looks absolutely addicitve, soft and inviting :D
ReplyDeleteCheers
Choc Chip Uru
@ Ururu: We have both experienced the pleasures of a good cup'o milo.
DeleteOh wow, this looks sooo good!! Never heard of Milo but it sounds delish!
ReplyDelete@ Stef: I know. Right.
DeleteI love MILO - LOVE that malty flavor so it goes without saying I'd adore this cake Jesica :) You bring me to chuckles!
ReplyDeletechow! Devaki @ weavethousandflavors
@ Devay: Oh Finally!! Someone who've tried this!!!
DeleteHaving grown up drinking Milo and recalled my grandma made some jelly with Milo is one of those childhood memories I had buried deeply. What a fantastic way to use Milo. A great malt drink and super delish! I can't wait to try making this pound cake myself, and I think I am off to grab a cup of Milo now too. Keke.. Have a good weekend. Hugs, Jo
ReplyDelete@ Jo: hugs :)
Deletewow This is seriously rich and irresistible with Milo!
ReplyDelete@ Angie: Thank you!
DeleteThis cake looks amazing, so rich and dense. What is Milo exactly? I don't think we have that in Canada.
ReplyDelete@ Leeny: Milo. It is the combination of Chocolate... and malt, and... rainbows. Drop me an email if you want some sent to you :D
Deleteit's amazing what a smidgen of coffee can do to the flavor of a chocolate dish. this looks outstanding!
ReplyDelete@ Grace: I know! Coffee deepens the aroma... intriguing the sense of smell first. Then the taste.
DeleteAh - this is beautiful. Definitely a real work of art! Love a big glass of cold Milo with crunchy bits floating on the top!
ReplyDeleteoh i must make this! one time i ran out of cocoa so i swapped ovaltine for it and my cake turned out disgusting. maybe this recipe can help me redeem myself from that mistake :P
ReplyDeletethis looks crazy good. you had me at Milo, that is the stuff that comes in a green box right? i drank that as a kid. looks heavenly.. brilliant idea.
ReplyDeleteWow!! This brownie cake looks insanely delicious! I am always drinking milo and now you have given me an cause to bake with it!! Can't wait to try the recipe :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely blog you have here! As fellow foodies we can't wait for more! Off to browse through some of your other posts :) new follower here!
Chloe & Sarah