Aussie Delicacy Vegemite Loses Some of Its Savory Appeal

by Scott77 67 Replies latest social current

  • still thinking
    still thinking

    I like vegemite...one thing the aussies got right...lol

    now give us back our pavlova!

  • Broken Promises
    Broken Promises
    She told me that I was spreading it on too thick, and proceeded up scrape off all but a small thin layer of Vegemite.

    Yes, it's meant to be scraped across the bread, not eaten by the spoonful

    I heartily thank my friend BP for sharing with me me the deliciousness that is called Vegemite!

    You're welcome sweetheart!

  • transhuman68
    transhuman68

    It's actually toxic waste, lol.

  • Chariklo
    Chariklo
    Solomon Gundy -- it's a local dish,,, pickled herring with onions and spice. Another 'acquired taste'.

    I like the sound of that, Tal! I like herrings in all forms, and onions, so right up my street!

  • yadda yadda 2
    yadda yadda 2

    Promite tastes way better than both Marmite and Vegemite anyway but hardly anyone buys it.

  • botchtowersociety
    botchtowersociety

    I've had Vegemite and Marmite too. Both are truly unpalatable to me. It must be an acquired taste you have to be raised with.

  • doofdaddy
    doofdaddy

    Yeah BTS, I was raised on it. Nowdays, I mainly use it for stock or making gravy. When I was a kid, it was a staple for kid's school lunch but times and tastes have changed a lot.

  • botchtowersociety
    botchtowersociety

    A little goes a long way!

  • talesin
    talesin

    still thinking - for you

  • steve2
    steve2

    As a New Zealander, I am almost embarrassed to confess that I loathe Marmite but love Aussie Vegemite.

    Previous posters are correct:

    You do not - repeat DO NOT - ever eat the product by the straight spoonful. If you do, within seconds you will not be able to masticate your food.

    Instead, show appropriate restraint: Spread Vegemite lightly on warmly buttered toast (rye bread is best).

    Also, if you're into using spoonfuls despite my warnings, here's how to amerliorate your willful disregard for your teeth:

    Mix into a warmed cup one level teaspoon of Vegemite, add a cup of boiling water. Stir until the mixture is completely dissolved. Wait for the broth-consistency liquid to cool and drink. Have on hand a slice or two of unbuttered bread to dip into the broth as per your wish - just don't drip it on your freshly pressed white shirt: Vegemite stain-removal is a burden you do not want. Enjoy!

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