try vegemite

LL and Matty brought a jar with them to my sister’s house in Seattle, and it was only polite and courageous of me to try something new. It was, therefore, worth doing. I’m not so sure pretty sure that I DON”T want to do it again, though.

send me some, along with explicit instructions on its proper use.

It’s a strongish flavor, but I liked it!

In the UK, TV adverts for Marmite have the slogan: “You either love it or hate it”. I’ve always loved Marmite, and finally got the chance to try some Vegemite when I was in NZ last year.

I think that for Marmite lovers it would be an acquired taste. Compared to Marmite, I found it to be on the sweet side – and as it’s the saltiness of Marmite that I love, Vegemite is definitely not for me.

For anyone who hasn’t had a chance to try Marmite – I’d recommend the method suggested by others for Vegemite: spread VERY thinly over buttered or margarined toast. Delicious!!

A Brit friend of mine got my daughter some treacle, so she could try Harry Potter’s favorite treat. (She loved it.)
I’ve never been able to find a store here in Middle America that carries vegemite. I still want to try it. If I have to go to Australia, I will, I mean it. :)

I eat vegemite every day (except maybe saturdays, where I have bubor. not that many of you would know what that is. you might, though. You never know) on my toast.
It’s GREAT.
I highly recommend those who have not tried the greatness that is vegemite, to try it.

However, it could be an acquired taste. I have grown up on vegemite, so I’m used to it.

I suggest though, that if you’re a first-time-vegemite-eater, that you go for some marmite first. I don’t think it’s as strong as vegemite. But I don’t think it’s as delicious either.

If you decide to head straight for the vegemite, and bypass the marmite, don’t spread too much on. It’s too insane if you put too much, even for me. Maybe have more butter than vegemite as to lower the intensity.

But DEFS try it.

I’ve seen English marmite being sold here in the US- I was reluctant to buy it only because I don’t know if I like yeast extract. But I’m curious…..

Most Americans don’t like Marmite or Vegemite. They didn’t grow up on it.

I’ve eaten Vegemite, probably every week of my life. Our mother even used to melt it in warm water and give it to us in baby bottles lol. No wonder we all eat so much of it.

If you try it on toast or bread, don’t spread it too thick at all. It’s not meant to be spread the same as peanut butter or jam, which might be the mistake a lot of people make when trying it for the first time.

Alternatively, you could melt some in a cup of water and drink it hot. I think it makes you feel better if it’s extremely hot and humid out, or you’re hungover.

it doesn’t taste as disgusting as a lot people like to think…

but i rather liked it. it’s salty, which struck me as odd, but if you spread the thinnest layer on toast with a touch of butter, it’s good. different, but good. it’ll hit the spot if it’s the sort of thing you’re looking for: salt, maybe a little vinegar, savory. i don’t know if i’d buy a jar to keep on hand, but if an aussie friend offered it to me, i wouldn’t turn it down.