Vegemite

[PeteC]

A funny short story....wife and daughter went to Pattaya Villa Market yesterday and apparently without reading, picked up some packets of vegemite with cracker sticks enclosed, thinking it was a chocolate treat. You want to see the look of panic on a 5 year old's face when she dipped up a huge glob and popped it into her mouth. I arrived in the living room after the fact so had no chance to warn her. I tried a bit and indeed, that stuff tastes like chemical waste, or what I think chemical waste would taste like. At bed time she was still brushing her teeth furiously to get rid of the taste! Hats off (I guess) to those who enjoy that stuff. Pete

[Nereus]

A funny short story....wife and daughter went to Pattaya Villa Market yesterday and apparently without reading, picked up some packets of vegemite with cracker sticks enclosed, thinking it was a chocolate treat. You want to see the look of panic on a 5 year old's face when she dipped up a huge glob and popped it into her mouth. I arrived in the living room after the fact so had no chance to warn her. I tried a bit and indeed, that stuff tastes like chemical waste, or what I think chemical waste would taste like. At bed time she was still brushing her teeth furiously to get rid of the taste! Hats off (I guess) to those who enjoy that stuff. Pete

Ha, Ha, furthering her education, Pete! I have not seen Vegemite in packets? The vegemite that I know comes in a glass jar. It is definitely an acquired taste though!

[Top Croc]

It's what gives us Aussies such a nice demeanor.

I have a Japanese friends stay with me from time to time. With the jam spreads is always either Vegemite or Promite (similar) set out for breckie toast.

The look on their faces would replicate your daughters after a simple taste.

[PeteC]

You'll probably spot the packets in Villa/Foodland in Bangkok and HH. 4-5 cracker wafers on one end and the spread in the small square section at the other. Self contained snack. Pete

[Jimbob]

Pete
its meant to be spread 'thin' on toast or spread on wounds. I like with sliced crap cheese.
Australians when young were bombarded with this ditty ,below, on radio and TV in their early years.
The maker, Kraft, has tried to 'soften' the taste but was criticised severely by consumers.
Its taste separates the blokes from the gits.

We're happy little Vegemites
As bright as bright can be.
We all enjoy our Vegemite
For breakfast, lunch, and tea.
Our mummies say we're growing stronger
Every single week,
Because we love our Vegemite
We all adore our Vegemite
It puts a rose in every cheek.

[TimandT]

To hear the song

[Siani]

Vegemite?? All us Brits know that there is no comparison with Vegemite against the superb MARMITE! In fact Vegemite copied MARMITE. Vegemite was produced after MARMITE. I will however eat Vegemite if I cannot get Marmite in foreign lands.

Marmite also available as bread sticks & rice cakes!


Jimbob..you said wounds... have a look at this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-878Nc4gzPA

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[Jimbob]

Well personally Siani I would prefer honey on woundsand it does work. Don't know about putting on loonies.
So Peter's daughter has been scarred for life.

[pharvey]

Absolutely right Siani!! MARMITE all the way

As you say, Vegemite is pretty good.......... just a weaker version

[Siani]

Absolutely right Siani!! MARMITE all the way

As you say, Vegemite is pretty good.......... just a weaker version

I agree with you...however....
When eating Vegemite, you always end up saying..."Mmm its ok, but not the same as Marmite!"
Everytime
The Aussies will not agree...the first sentence they learned to say was " Cheese & Vegemite sandwich mate"
I in trouble now!

[moja]

Siani wrote
I agree with you...however....
When eating Vegemite, you always end up saying..."Mmm its ok, but not the same as Marmite!"
Everytime

I agree with you vegemite is OK but I much much prefer marmite - it is not quiet as salty

[kalbow]

A funny short story....wife and daughter went to Pattaya Villa Market yesterday and apparently without reading, picked up some packets of vegemite with cracker sticks enclosed, thinking it was a chocolate treat. You want to see the look of panic on a 5 year old's face when she dipped up a huge glob and popped it into her mouth. I arrived in the living room after the fact so had no chance to warn her. I tried a bit and indeed, that stuff tastes like chemical waste, or what I think chemical waste would taste like. At bed time she was still brushing her teeth furiously to get rid of the taste! Hats off (I guess) to those who enjoy that stuff. Pete

Nice story pete. Love my Vegemite, spread thick on warm toast with some advo and/or tomato and/or cheese

kalbow

[crazy88]

Spread very thin on hot, buttered toast, cut into soldiers and dip into very soft boiled eggs. Cheese no way, cheese goes with Branston or raw onion and salad cream. Also mango chutney on soft white bread. Still, each to their own.

Crazy 88

[ImThai]

A funny short story....wife and daughter went to Pattaya Villa Market yesterday and apparently without reading, picked up some packets of vegemite with cracker sticks enclosed, thinking it was a chocolate treat. You want to see the look of panic on a 5 year old's face when she dipped up a huge glob and popped it into her mouth. I arrived in the living room after the fact so had no chance to warn her. I tried a bit and indeed, that stuff tastes like chemical waste, or what I think chemical waste would taste like. At bed time she was still brushing her teeth furiously to get rid of the taste! Hats off (I guess) to those who enjoy that stuff. Pete

Very cute story Pete...poor little girl....
When I first arrived in Sydney a Thai girl told me that it taste like shrimp paste...lol..and said that I might like it because Thai people like to eat shrimp paste..lol.
I've tried it once and never have it again...lol..

[Khundon1975]

There is a Marmite ad running in the UK at the moment.

It shows people trying it in the street, 50% Loved the taste, 50% hated it and thought it was awfull.

Marmite, you either love it or hate it.

I love it.

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