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Love it or hate it, I’m sure you’ve heard of the famous spread that us Aussies grow up on.
Maybe you’ve found yourself in a Marmite Vs. Vegemite debate, or been force-fed by an eager Aussie friend, keen to witness this life-changing moment.
For me, a drinking session with my Irish family was the perfect time to introduce them and we shared a plate of Vegemite sandwiches to the tune of “Down Under”.
Created from a yeast extract, this black spread (er, sounds delicious right?) makes us all “happy little vegemites“.
Growing up as kids, we lived on Vegemite on toast for breakfast. We’d let the butter melt into our toast and a make a light scrape of Vegemite over the top. Mmm, lovely.
Last night, my new house mate mentioned that he also likes Vegemite on toast…with avocado. I’m not sure about this combo, but it got me thinking about the various ways you can eat it.
One of my pa’s favourite’s was Vegemite and butter on a Weetbix. One was enough, as two would leave lumps of wheaty flakes glued to the roof of your mouth.
Personally, I like Vegemite on toast with a slice of cheese on top. It has to be the real deal though – none of this Cheesymite rubbish.
So, how do you eat your Vegemite?
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So do all Aussies eat Vegemite, or is it a love-it / hate-it thing like the UK with Marmite?
I’ve tried Vegemite and was surprised how different it is to Marmite, considering the ingredients are basically the same. But I don’t want to turn this into a Marmite vs Vegemite so I’ll stop here!
Never tried Vegemite (I guess I live in the wrong continent 🙂 )but I looooove Cheddar and Marmite toasties.
I have eaten Vegemite since I was old enough to eat!
My jar/s of Vegemite have travelled with me all over the world (I am a travel writer).
Occasionally I’ve had a disaster when I ran out somewhere like Samarkand. I once left a jar of ‘Veg’ in a taxi in Nairobi — often wonder what the driver made of it.
Until Sainsbury`s started stocking Vegemite in the early 1990s, expats had to get friends and rellies visiting UK to bring it with them.
I eat Vegemite at least once a day – usually on toast with a cuppa for breakfast.
If I’m going on a short trip, five days or so, I decant enough into small glass sample jar obtained from the Body Shop.
I cannot live without Vegemite and suspect someone may even have my tombstone engraved: “Here lies the greatest Little Vegemite ever.”
Vegemite,avocado,pepper,roasted tomatoes….divine!!!
Christine, that’s dedication! I have a jar of Marmite here in Turkey, but I don’t take it on trips 🙂
I am going to look for it in Delhi. Sounds wonderfully uncomplicated and very tasty.
Liz – I’d say that most Aussies do eat Vegemite, and it’s much more of a love/love thing here.
Vegemite – sounds interesting…
Christine – do you work for Vegemite? 😉
Sanjay & Ana, if you don’t find it I’ll send you
some samples and we can have a follow up post with your impressions 🙂
Ha, ha. No. I don`t work (or have shares in Vegemite – I wish!)
But I think VEGEMITE should make me their Official Vegemite Ambassador. Don’t you?
By all means, send me a sample!