Bonnie: Crackers can be the star, as in Mary’s where you prefer more cracker and less topping. And then there are times when you want just a whisper of a cracker with subtle flavoring so that your toppings shine. These Bryon Bay light, wafer-thin Australian crackers are just that.

Because they are so delicately thin, I find them perfect with pates, cheeses, charcuterie or chutney-topped chèvre, so you enjoy the full flavor of your topping without getting bogged down with cracker.

I like this line of crackers, including the Rosemary & Sea Salt gluten-free variety that won the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT) Silver sofi award this year in the “Diet and Lifestyle” category.

Bryan: Just because a company is known for its sweets doesn’t mean it can’t do savory properly. Have you never heard of Willy Wonka Brussels sprouts? Well, we’ll leave those for another day. In this particular case, we’re talking about the Byron Bay Cookie Company, and its wonderful new product… crackers!

I’m not going to lie. When I heard we were testing samples from a cookie company, I was excited. When I got samples of wafer-thin crackers, I was slightly dismayed. You can’t cracker somebody after setting cookie expectations… or can you? Byron Bay’s foray into the somewhat “plain” world of the cracker is wonderful, a true testament to the quality of a company that is clearly better known for its cookies.

Cookies, cookies, cookies! The Byron Bay Cookie Company is award winning, taking home the Gold Taste Award for its Lemon Macadamia Nut Shortbread and Sticky Date & Ginger. So why are we talking about crackers? This is an award-winning company, known for its sugary sensations… so, plain old crackers? Well, when something is done right, why not talk about it, even if it is the oddball of the group?

They’re delicious, they’re thin, crispy and full of flavor! They’re the perfect accoutrement to any cheese plate or any shared bowl of dip; Buffalo chicken, I’m looking at you! There is nothing not to love about this delectably light snacker.

The company takes its name from the eastern most point of Australia: Byron Bay is, in fact, one of the most popular coastal areas, famous for local activities like surfing, yoga, shopping, craft markets and dining. And hey, this is Australia, where the environment matters! They may not grow their cookies on trees, but they do aim to protect the world, always working toward a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future through reducing greenhouse-gas emissions by 86%, installing a recycling plant for cardboard and plastic, and making all its packaging bleach-free and 100% recyclable.

From single-stove humble beginnings, Byron Bay now produces hundreds of thousands of cookies each week, supplying cafes and stores all across Australia. International distribution has reached the UK as well as department stores in Asia, Japan, the Middle East and North America. They’re a cookie monster, with delightful crackers. Get crunchin’…

Eric: I was surprised to find out that Ugg Boots weren’t the only Australian export growing in popularity throughout the United States. Being that we are a food culture, it’s only natural that we poach the best foodie creations from around the world — and there’s nothing better, or simpler, than Byron Bay crackers.

When it came to reinventing the wheel, especially in the world of crackers, Byron Bay adopted the “less is more” mentality. Weighing-in wafer thin, the Byron Bay Cracked Pepper & Chives Crispbread has a complementary, subtle flavor that is designed to accompany charcuterie and cheese while retaining enough pizzazz to stand alone as a palette cleanser. The Byron Bay crispbreads are “baked to enjoy and entertain,” I say. “Carpe Crackerem.”