How many of you americans have tried..

[cardero]

The year was 1983... I attended a Commercial Art class at our vocational B.O.C.E.S. during my Junior year in High School. The teacher, Mr. Krauss, had thought it would be in the class's best interest to try this "delicacy" from Australia. He brought in a loaf of bread and proceded to prepare each student a sandwich. We were graded on the uneaten portions that we left behind. I, of course, through my upbringing, cleaned my plate and received a 100%.

 

[Hope]

There is also Marmite and Promite, which do not tste like vegemite.

Would you believe, from gardes 1-5, all I had at school was a vegemite sandwich, lol

Marmite!! Yes, that's what I tried...thank you, Soul. Frubals to thee...

I'll have to try vegemite someday....( do I dare? )

 

[Bastet]

Some words of wisdom about Vegemite...given to those who tried it, and probably did it wrong; and those who may try it at some point in the future...

1. For the love of God, DO NOT slab it on your toast like it's peanut butter! DO NOT GET A SPOONFUL OUT OF THE JAR AND STICK IT IN YOUR MOUTH!!! (Maize's sister did this, and will no doubt never try Vegemite again in her lifetime). Vegemite should only be spread very thinly for a first taste. You should be able to still see the toast underneath it (or bread, if you're having a sandwich...I think it's better on toast though). You can spread it thicker once you get the taste for it, if you wish. It is an unusual taste, and I gotta tell you, even die hard Vegemite kids like myself don't like it spread thickly. It just ain't right. So don't.

2. Contrary to its appearance, Vegemite is actually quite good for you - per serve (5g), it contains 25% RDI (Recommended Daily Intake) of Niacin, and Riboflavin, and 50% RDI of Thiamine and Folate.

3. Vegemite is a vegetarian/vegan product, and is soon to be kosher (again). http://www.vic.liberal.org.au/MediaCentre/StateMedia/16122004kosher.htm
”Kraft Foods and Kosher Australia are pleased to announce that after several months of collaborative efforts, Kosher approved Vegemite will once again be available in the 175g glass container. The Kosher approved product will be denoted by a "K" before the 'best before' date and is expected to be in general distribution by the end of January 2005. The initial batch has a ‘best before’ date of 13 Dec 05." - from http://www.jewishaustralia.com/

4. Vegemite is great for flavouring casseroles, soups, and other dishes. Some great recipes involving Vegemite can be found here.

5. Vegemite is THE best hangover cure I have ever come across. Actually, any time I'm nauseous, it's pretty much a cert that I'll be able to eat my Vegemite on toast, and enjoy it - and it'll stay down.

6. They might all have '-mite' at the end of their names, but Promite, Marmite, and any other '-mite' out there on the market, are not Vegemite, and should you hate one of these crappy imitations, don't hold it against Vegemite...cause it's much nicer.

7. Vegemite is not recommended for foreplay. I repeat: Vegemite is not recommended for foreplay. Say it with me: Vegemite is not recommended for foreplay! If you want to spread a condiment on someone's body and lick it off, stick to honey. Honest.

 

[Bastet]

I like Vegemite. Bastet ships it to me.

I'm hoping to bring the next batch in person.

 

[Hope]

Thank you for the advice, Bastet....it will definitely be remembered.

 

[SoulTYPE]

6. They might all have '-mite' at the end of their names, but Promite, Marmite, and any other '-mite' out there on the market, are not Vegemite, and should you hate one of these crappy imitations, don't hold it against Vegemite...cause it's much nicer.

ROFL that is actually quite true.

7. Vegemite is not recommended for foreplay. I repeat: Vegemite is not recommended for foreplay. Say it with me: Vegemite is not recommended for foreplay! If you want to spread a condiment on someone's body and lick it off, stick to honey. Honest.

Vegemite might give a bit of vitamin for the bout after foreplay though

Just remeber Bastet.."it puts a rose....in every cheek":biglaugh: