Meet the passionate team of Australian bakers behind your trusted condensed milk resource
We're a small team of passionate home bakers and culinary enthusiasts based across Australia, united by our love for creating delicious desserts and our appreciation for quality ingredients.
CondensedMilk.au began in a humble Melbourne kitchen back in 2019, born from a simple frustration: finding reliable, honest information about condensed milk products in Australia was surprisingly difficult. As home bakers who regularly experimented with caramel slices, no-churn ice creams, and classic Australian desserts, we found ourselves constantly disappointed by generic product descriptions that told us nothing about how different brands actually performed in real baking situations.
Our founder, Sarah Mitchell, had spent years perfecting her grandmother's famous hedgehog slice recipe. She discovered that the brand of condensed milk made a significant difference to the final product—the viscosity affected how the mixture set, the sugar content influenced caramelisation, and the milk fat percentage changed the mouthfeel entirely. When she couldn't find this kind of practical, kitchen-tested information anywhere online, she decided to create it herself.
What started as a personal blog documenting baking experiments quickly grew into something larger. Other Australian bakers reached out with their own questions, tips, and experiences. We realised there was a genuine community of people who cared deeply about the craft of baking and wanted to understand their ingredients on a deeper level.
Today, CondensedMilk.au serves as Australia's most comprehensive resource for everything related to condensed milk. We personally test every product we feature, putting each brand through rigorous baking trials in our own kitchens. We make batches of caramel slice to test setting properties, whip up no-churn ice creams to evaluate creaminess, prepare Vietnamese coffee to assess sweetness levels, and create fudge to examine crystallisation behaviour.
Our testing methodology goes beyond simple taste tests. We evaluate consistency between batches, measure actual sugar and fat content against label claims, assess how products perform under different storage conditions, and compare value for money across different pack sizes and retailers. We understand that when you're preparing for a special occasion—whether it's a child's birthday party, a workplace morning tea, or Christmas desserts for the extended family—you need ingredients you can trust.
Beyond product comparisons, we're committed to education. Our growing library of baking guides covers everything from basic techniques for beginners to advanced tips for experienced bakers. We explain the science behind why certain methods work, share troubleshooting advice for common problems, and provide tested recipes that we've perfected through countless iterations.
Honesty First: We never accept payment for positive reviews. When we recommend a product, it's because we genuinely believe it offers good value and quality. When a product disappoints us, we say so clearly.
Australian Focus: We specifically test products available in Australian supermarkets and online retailers. We understand Australian baking traditions, our unique climate considerations for storage, and the specific brands and sizes available to Aussie home bakers.
Practical Advice: Everything we publish comes from actual kitchen experience. We don't regurgitate manufacturer marketing claims—we test products ourselves and share what we learn.
Community Spirit: We love hearing from our readers. Your questions inspire new content, your tips help other bakers, and your feedback helps us improve. We're building this resource together.
Founder & Head Baker
Former pastry chef turned home baking advocate. Sarah has been perfecting Australian slice recipes for over 15 years and leads our product testing program.
Recipe Developer
James brings a scientific approach to baking, meticulously documenting techniques and troubleshooting common problems. His specialty is no-churn ice creams.
Content Editor
A food writer with a background in nutrition, Emma ensures our content is accurate, accessible, and helpful for bakers of all skill levels.
We'd love to hear from you. Whether you have a question about a specific product, want to share your own baking tips, or just want to say hello, please don't hesitate to reach out through our contact page. We read every message and do our best to respond promptly.
Thank you for being part of the CondensedMilk.au community. Happy baking!