Marmite

[SoylentPopTart]

OK, So I kept on reading about you crazy foreigners and your crazy foods. I see that you reject good all American foods like peanut butter and instead eat this stuff called marmite.
Being an adventurous soul when it comes to food, I saw marmite in the grocery and picked up a jar. Well it's not exactly horrible but it's not all that either.

Exactly what am I supposed to do with this stuff to fully enjoy it?

/ +1 bunny of box protection.

[Fenris]

Spread it on toast that's been buttered. Then throw out the toast.

[SoylentPopTart]

The dog seems to like it. But she also likes cat turds so it's difficult to trust her opinion.

[scareyfaerie]

Put it on hot toast, or hot crumpets. Put it in a sandwich with some cheese. Put in soups, stews, chilli, anything you like. Or just eat it straight out of the jar.

What? I was a Marmite baby!

[SoylentPopTart]

Originally Posted by scareyfaerie

Put it on hot toast, or hot crumpets. Put it in a sandwich with some cheese. Put in soups, stews, chilli, anything you like. Or just eat it straight out of the jar.

What? I was a Marmite baby!

It looks like my +1 bunny of box protection didn't protect you.

[Jay Tea]

I like marmite, but I certainly don't love it, blowing it's marketing campaign out of the water somewhat. I think it's best on buttered toast, spread 'thinly' - and you'll come to appreciate it, rather than slaver instantly at the taste sensation you've missed all these years, in the same way that a cup of tea is not a taste sensation but an important part of many peoples' day.

Also, it goes well with mid-ripe banana sanwiches, I kid you not, though I suspect that banana sandwiches might be another British quirk.

[Promethea]

You're kidding - banana sandwiches are a local thing? Surely not. I put crisps into mine which I think is probably one of those things that probably should actually cease when you are eight or so but I never thought I was swimming against the world tide by actually putting bananas in bread.

As to marmite - I am with you about the 'meh' quality.

ETA: Jay! They got you too! Those swine!

[Fenris]

Is marmite the same as vegemite? Isn't one notably saltier than the other?

[SoylentPopTart]

Originally Posted by Jay Tea

I like marmite, but I certainly don't love it, blowing it's marketing campaign out of the water somewhat. I think it's best on buttered toast, spread 'thinly' - and you'll come to appreciate it, rather than slaver instantly at the taste sensation you've missed all these years, in the same way that a cup of tea is not a taste sensation but an important part of many peoples' day.

Also, it goes well with mid-ripe banana sanwiches, I kid you not, though I suspect that banana sandwiches might be another British quirk.

If my theory is correct, the bunny won't save you either.

Banana and marmite sandwiches sounds like it might work for me. I think I'll give that a try. I regularly have peanut butter and banana sandwiches.

[Fenris]

Originally Posted by Promethea

You're kidding - banana sandwiches are a local thing? Surely not. I put crisps into mine which I think is probably one of those things that probably should actually cease when you are eight or so but I never thought I was swimming against the world tide by actually putting bananas in bread.

Bananas and peanut butter or bananas and honey are classic sandwiches.

[SoylentPopTart]

Originally Posted by Fenris

Bananas and peanut butter or bananas and honey are classic sandwiches.

Peanut butter and honey.
Peanut butter and butter but I grew out of that.


Stop boxing everyone in my thread or it's going to be just me and you.


Planes, trains, automobiles, and something else.

[Fenris]

Uh-oh.

Now it's just me.

:: shuffles feet nervously ::

[Martini Enfield]

It's rather simple, actually: Marmite is the One True Spread, a delicious addition to any toasted prandial-whereas Vegemite promotes Communism, Kitten and Puppy kicking, and tastes like stale beer mixed with axle grease.

[Moon Dog]

Originally Posted by Martini Enfield

It's rather simple, actually: Marmite is the One True Spread, a delicious addition to any toasted prandial-whereas Vegemite promotes Communism, Kitten and Puppy kicking, and tastes like stale beer mixed with axle grease.

OK, so I'm a commie puppy kicker.

There is only one true Vegemite.

On a toasted sandwich with cheese is highly recommended.

[Jay Tea]

Originally Posted by Fenris

Bananas and peanut butter or bananas and honey are classic sandwiches.

I knew some people ate as much in the US, but i've travelled extensively in those lands and have never seen anybody else eat a banana sanwich, just heard that maybe Elvis liked them - it pleases me that they are popular elsewhere, under-rated foodstuff the nana.

[Promethea]

Originally Posted by Jay Tea

under-rated foodstuff the nana.

And as trivia fans are fond of pointing out, they are technically the seeds of the world's biggest herb!

[Hi, Neighbor!]

Marmite on naan is a match made in heaven.

[Mirhanda]

Marmite schmarmite. Vegemite is the way to go. Spread thinly on some buttered bread/toast/etc.

[Og.]

Another vote for Vegemite ! Think they are both very similar (mde from yeast extract - byproduct of brewing) but the Veggy seems much smoother and complex in aftertaste, lovely on buttered toast and makes a cracking sandwich!
Theres a meat / beef extract one available in UK called Bovril which makes a wonderful hot drink for camping trips.

[sancho panza]

Originally Posted by Hi, Neighbor!

Marmite on naan is a match made in heaven.

i have never tried this, although i must admit to a fondness for Marmite as Fenris says on hot buttered toast.
i'll try this next time i have the odd naan in the pantry.

[Pamplemousse!]

Originally Posted by Martini Enfield

It's rather simple, actually: Marmite is the One True Spread, a delicious addition to any toasted prandial-whereas Vegemite promotes Communism, Kitten and Puppy kicking, and tastes like stale beer mixed with axle grease.

Ugh! Martini Enfield, how can you spread such lies? Marmite is vile, and tastes like dirty nappies smell. Vegemite is the One True Spread.

Oh, wait, I get it - you're trying to make sure we don't run out of Vegemite! It all makes sense now.

Uh, yeah... everyone, eat Marmite. Don't eat the Vegemite.

[Mbossa]

Originally Posted by Fenris

Is marmite the same as vegemite? Isn't one notably saltier than the other?

They do taste a bit different, in the same way that Coke and Pepsi taste different. Also like Coke and Pepsi, everyone seems to pick a brand and defend it religiously, despite the fact that they're basically the same product. I think I'm the only person in the world who likes both Marmite and Vegemite equally.

ETA: I bet with this post I'm just asking for a boxing.

[Precambrianmollusc]

Take a tortilla - smear a thin layer of marmite over it, add a decent sprinkle of cheddar , put second tortilla on the top, put in microwave for approx one minute, burn your fingers on the lava like oozing cheese and marmite mix, slice up and enjoy.

[Carolia]

Our Whole Foods store has Marmite. It just looks kind of scary to me (not like frightening scary, just why would I eat that scary). Of course, that could be the jar. I haven't gotten any yet, but I just might someday.

[SoylentPopTart]

Originally Posted by Carolia

Our Whole Foods store has Marmite. It just looks kind of scary to me (not like frightening scary, just why would I eat that scary). Of course, that could be the jar. I haven't gotten any yet, but I just might someday.

I can see why it doesn't appeal to American's tastes. It's not bad. It's unique. It was also a little pricey for the little jar.
I did get bananas at the store this afternoon so I can have banana and marmite sammies for breakfast tomorrow. I think that's going to be interesting.
I noticed that the Giant doesn't carry Vegemite. I'll have to check my international store the next time I'm down that way.

[Tasteslikeburning]

Vegemite is definitely the way to go.

The thing with Vegemite though, is it is one of those foods you have to start eating at a young enough age to not know any better. I love it, but I don't think you could pay me to try it if it was only introduced to me as an adult.

[Lazlo]

Okay. I laughed at the last post list.

Marmite
by Tasteslikeburning


ETA: and I just realized I killed it. /facepalm

[Tasteslikeburning]

Originally Posted by Lazlo

Okay. I laughed at the last post list.

Marmite
by Tasteslikeburning


ETA: and I just realized I killed it. /facepalm

That is pretty funny, so consider it fixed (for now).

It'd be even better if my username was Tasteslikeass.

[Jay Tea]

Growing up there was always both Marmite and Vegemite available and I honestly thought Vegemite was for children and Marmite was the adult version

I like 'em both, whatever's on the go - they are very much of a likeness at the end of the day, trying to establish covert prestige on the basis of one yeast extract over another is, to me, akin to saying there are subtle differences between brands of cod liver oil. They may well be, but they're not worth mentioning.

A friend of mine at Uni used to subsist on marmite. He used to sit there dipping folded white sliced into one of those huge jars. He got through one a week - his sodium levels were through the roof and his farts smelled of proving dough

[Higgs Boson]

Another vote for Vegemite. Marmite is just some upstart pretender to the crown. Plus it's gross. It tastes like what Vegemite might taste like after you're, er, finished with it.

[Jay Tea]

Originally Posted by Higgs Boson

Another vote for Vegemite. Marmite is just some upstart pretender to the crown. Plus it's gross. It tastes like what Vegemite might taste like after you're, er, finished with it.

In what sense? Given that Marmite sells more, in more countries and is a decades older product?

I've never had the Aussie version of Marmite, or the Kiwi version, apparently they both vary significantly in flavour to the British version. I liked the limited edition Guinness Marmite very much - actually reminded me a bit of Vegemite, which is blander and creamier than UK marmite.

[scareyfaerie]

I tried the Aussie version and found it very much the poor relation. I was given a jar of the limited edition champagne marmite and found it a quite unusual taste, including the slight fizz on the tongue.

[Martini Enfield]

I'll share a helpful hint with our American friends: If you're ever in a mixed group of Kiwis and Australians and want to work out who is from which country, simply ask everyone who prefers Marmite to Vegemite to raise their hands. Odds are they're Kiwis; I've only ever met one Australian who prefers Marmite to Vegemite.

Personally, I think Vegemite is a foul abomination, a blight upon the land and an insult to everything that is right with savoury spreads. And, as previously mentioned, it supports Communism, and every time you buy a jar you're contributing to the Guild Of Calamitous Intent's Kitten & Puppy Kicking campaign.

What also amuses me is how Americans take Marmite and Vegemite and do all these weird, Non-Approved things with it. Australians and Kiwis do not, as a general rule, use Marmite as a beef stock substitute, for adding flavours to meat pies, in stews, as a gravy base, or anything like that. Marmite (and Vegemite) live in the "Spreads" section of the Supermarket for a reason. Oxo Cubes and other stew bases are over in the "Gravy" section. That tells you what you need to know about the Approved Uses of our national spreads.

[Precambrianmollusc]

Originally Posted by Martini Enfield

What also amuses me is how Americans take Marmite and Vegemite and do all these weird, Non-Approved things with it. Australians and Kiwis do not, as a general rule, use Marmite as a beef stock substitute, for adding flavours to meat pies, in stews, as a gravy base, or anything like that. Marmite (and Vegemite) live in the "Spreads" section of the Supermarket for a reason. Oxo Cubes and other stew bases are over in the "Gravy" section. That tells you what you need to know about the Approved Uses of our national spreads.

Don't be too quick to mock, whilst those guys way over west there have some fairly whacked out ideas on spreads and things savory, you have to hand it to them on this, marmite as a stock base, stew additive, pasta sauce enhancer and curry booster simply rocks.
I can't get my wife (who admittedly finds anything less sweet than dulce de leche abhorrent) or kids to touch marmite, but any of the above items are well received with the addition of a few drops of the meconium of the gods (well come on it looks like it)

[Sinfai]

I prefer Marmite to the Vegimite that is available in the UK Because the latter is too creamy, bland, and slimy in texture. To me Vegimite lacks the intensity and flavour of Marmite. That said my cousin brought a jar of Vegimite from Australia when she visited and I thought it was much nicer than the stuff i'd tried here.

[cowgirl]

I taught myself to like marmite when I realized that, when your roommates have eaten everything else in the house, there will still be marmite. Also, it's insanely healthy for vegetarians (full of iron and B12, which are hard to get elsewhere).

I like it with cheese. Toast, thin layer of marmite, slices of sharp cheddar. Yummmmmmm. I do know someone who eats it straight out of the jar, but she is weird, and a frequently-anemic vegetarian, so that may explain it.

Question: I have recently discovered a gluten allergy so I can no longer eat bread of any sort. I'm generally okay with that - except how else can I eat marmite?

It's really important that I get an answer because after reading this thread, I'm craving some.

[Jay Tea]

Originally Posted by cowgirl

It's really important that I get an answer because after reading this thread, I'm craving some.

Ready Salted Crisps.

Mmmm....salt.

[Precambrianmollusc]

Originally Posted by cowgirl

It's really important that I get an answer because after reading this thread, I'm craving some.

Baked potato, slice in half, thin smear of marmite on each exposed surface, lump of sour cream and some Cheddar (ok not sure about the Cheddar as gluten free). Few olives chucked in or some random pickles go well.

[cowgirl]

Originally Posted by Jay Tea

Ready Salted Crisps.

Mmmm....salt.

Originally Posted by Precambrianmollusc

Baked potato, slice in half, thin smear of marmite on each exposed surface, lump of sour cream and some Cheddar (ok not sure about the Cheddar as gluten free). Few olives chucked in or some random pickles go well.

Wow, that WAS fast! Thanks guys!

I'm really gaining a new appreciation for the humble potato these days.

[Moon Dog]

For Yeast Extract lovers of all persuasions and in the interest of answering life's most important questions I've started a little poll for Marmite vs Vegemite Here .

[Mirhanda]

Originally Posted by Tasteslikeburning

Vegemite is definitely the way to go.

The thing with Vegemite though, is it is one of those foods you have to start eating at a young enough age to not know any better. I love it, but I don't think you could pay me to try it if it was only introduced to me as an adult.

I first tried it when I was 30. Sometimes you just get a craving that only Vegemite can satisfy.

[Pamplemousse!]

Originally Posted by cowgirl

Question: I have recently discovered a gluten allergy so I can no longer eat bread of any sort. I'm generally okay with that - except how else can I eat marmite?

For what it's worth - not that I should be helping you, heathen Marmite eater! - you can usually buy gluten-free bread at the supermarket. It costs more, but it toasts up nice. I buy it when my sis-in-law is around.

Also, you can buy gluten-free flour and make your own bread if you get desperate. Ever had home-made bread made with beer? Food of the gods, and oh-so-good warm from the oven with butter.

[Martini Enfield]

Originally Posted by cowgirl

Question: I have recently discovered a gluten allergy so I can no longer eat bread of any sort. I'm generally okay with that - except how else can I eat marmite?

It's really important that I get an answer because after reading this thread, I'm craving some.

You can also drink it, Bovril-style, by taking a blobby teaspoon (more or less, depending on your taste) of it and stirring it into a mug of boiling water...

[troubleagain]

Oh, holy Og, marmite is INCREDIBLY salty. So salty I cannot eat it. Have a drink ready, OP!

[Og.]

!!! it kinda occurred the only reason most people have actually heard of vegemite is because Men At Work made it famous in the song, so did vegimite sales sore from that point on?

[threnody]

Vegemite beats Marmite hands down, and all Aussie kids smell like it when they're growing up. MMM Vegemite.

I'm prepared to donate some vegemite to you poor overseas people who can't get access to it. If you would like some, PM me and I'll send you some, with application instructions.

[SoylentPopTart]

Originally Posted by threnody

I'm prepared to donate some vegemite to you poor overseas people who can't get access to it. If you would like some, PM me and I'll send you some, with application instructions.

But I've already got plenty of paint remover.

I wanted to report in. My marmite and bananas on buttered toast sandwich was surprisingly good.

[takowasakun]

Originally Posted by Martini Enfield

You can also drink it, Bovril-style, by taking a blobby teaspoon (more or less, depending on your taste) of it and stirring it into a mug of boiling water...

Something like miso soup, Oz-style (were that it vegemite, at least). Might have to try that.

Tasteslikeburning's comment makes vegemite/marmite sound like the Oz/UK equivalent for natto. Natto is eaten most in the stretch of Japan from the Tokyo region and north. Whereas it is much less popular in the western regions. It is also almost completely abhorred by foreigners. Whereas those who grew up with it swear by it and seemingly cannot imagine having breakfast without a pile of gooey rotten beans on top of their rice.

It takes serious indoctrination to love something like that.

ETA: I've yet to try vegemite, for whatever reason, but I've had marmite and I think it tastes pretty good.

Natto is a take-it-or-leave-it with me. If it weren't for the gooey, slimy, mucous-like texture, I might really like it, but that sorta kills it for me.

[Precambrianmollusc]

Originally Posted by seodoa

Natto is a take-it-or-leave-it with me. If it weren't for the gooey, slimy, mucous-like texture, I might really like it, but that sorta kills it for me.

Can't let you mention Natto without linking to Steve Don't Eat that, if only for the comment

Originally Posted by Steve Don't Eat That

It also smelled kinda like baked beans. If they were baked in the filthy heat of Satan's asshole.

http://www.thesneeze.com/mt-archives/000169.php

[si_blakely]

I am just popping in to link to what I think is the most awesome "Sanitarium Marmite (the only true kiwi stuff, also sold as Promite)" commercial ever.

No silly Paddington Bear in this ad.

Si