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ratae1950 · 23 July 2009, 02:48 AM

I can think of no issue that puts a greater strain on Anglo-American relations than Marmite! I grew up in England living on the stuff and love it. My missus, American, is so averse, that I have to hide it from her view as if it were a collection of erotic videos.
If you are even slightly intrigued by Smilin' Bob and his Enzite diet, I would suggest you first try Marmite! I know our Aussie friends have their own 'knock off' of this elixir, but as with a fake Rolex, you can't beat the real thing.

What are your views about and experience of Marmite? Please keep it clean.

kcmo · 23 July 2009, 02:52 AM

Peter, I grew up in South Africa eating Marmite! Ahhh, this photo brings back memories! LOL! I haven't had it in a few years.......definitely an acquired taste....

allanofcalifornia · 23 July 2009, 02:54 AM

What the heck is it and what do you use it on?

Allan

sexner · 23 July 2009, 03:05 AM

Never heard of it, Peter.

ratae1950 · 23 July 2009, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by allanofcalifornia

What the heck is it and what do you use it on?

Allan

It is a dark brown spread, consistency of packing engine grease, that is I believe a by product of the brewing industry. It's a bit salty but excellent spread thinly on buttered or non buttered toast. You can use it with hot water to make a savoury beverage. Try it!

jdc · 23 July 2009, 03:11 AM

Its spread on bread. You either love it or hate it no middle way. I am the only one in my family of five who loathes it. In Australia they have a similar product called Vegemite

allanofcalifornia · 23 July 2009, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ratae1950

It is a dark brown spread, consistency of packing engine grease, that is I believe a by product of the brewing industry. It's a bit salty but excellent spread thinly on buttered or non buttered toast. You can use it with hot water to make a savoury beverage. Try it!

It sounds like it would be bad for you!! Does it taste good and do they sell it in a regular grocery store?

Allan

Brunotheboxer · 23 July 2009, 03:29 AM

Never heard of it.

ratae1950 · 23 July 2009, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

Never heard of it.

I see a business opportunity here! Bringing the food of the Gods to the USA!

allanofcalifornia · 23 July 2009, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ratae1950

I see a business opportunity here! Bringing the food of the Gods to the USA!

You mean that this is what JJ eats?

Allan

macstiltskin · 23 July 2009, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ratae1950

I see a business opportunity here! Bringing the food of the Gods to the USA!

You need to keep quiet about it Peter, we don't want a shortage of it back here. remember "ignorance is bliss". They'll never miss what they've never had!

Check out the ad, It'll help understand what Peter means.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXssseeryB4

ratae1950 · 23 July 2009, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by macstiltskin

You need to keep quiet about it Peter, we don't want a shortage of it back here. remember "ignorance is bliss". They'll never miss what they've never had!

Check out the ad, It'll help understand what Peter means.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXssseeryB4

My kind of woman!!!!!!

macstiltskin · 23 July 2009, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ratae1950

My kind of woman!!!!!!

Ha ha, better get in the queue, along with the other 30 million guys that drooled over her.....And of course the Marmite!

ratae1950 · 23 July 2009, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by allanofcalifornia

You mean that this is what JJ eats?

Allan

One of Marmite's uses is for hair restoration!

First spread thinly on the bald spot [clean head thoroughly prior to doing this], then have up to five virtuous maidens lick it off. The maiden requirement makes this treatment very rare in some parts of the word! Note- they must be unpaid and doing it of there own free will!

allanofcalifornia · 23 July 2009, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ratae1950

One of Marmite's uses is for hair restoration!

First spread thinly on the bald spot [clean head thoroughly prior to doing this], then have up to five virtuous maidens lick it off. The maiden requirement makes this treatment very rare in some parts of the word! Note- they must be unpaid and doing it of there own free will!

I don't think it works! It hasn't helped JJ but he keeps coming back for more treatments!!

Is it really safe to eat? Is this suppose to be like a lard sandwich?

Allan

kzm40 · 23 July 2009, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ratae1950

I can think of no issue that puts a greater strain on Anglo-American relations than Marmite! I grew up in England living on the stuff and love it. My missus, American, is so averse, that I have to hide it from her view as if it were a collection of erotic videos.
If you are even slightly intrigued by Smilin' Bob and his Enzite diet, I would suggest you first try Marmite! I know our Aussie friends have their own 'knock off' of this elixir, but as with a fake Rolex, you can't beat the real thing.

What are your views about and experience of Marmite? Please keep it clean.

Have you tried the ltd editions ones?, this is the latest, 'Marstons' also brewed in Burton-on-trent. They've also done guinness and champagne versions.

Jimbits76 · 23 July 2009, 04:55 AM

Bleurghhhhh!

Hate the stuff...can't stand the spread but don't mind the crisps.

Also don't like Bovril or bread and dripping.

J

sexner · 23 July 2009, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jdc

Its spread on bread. You either love it or hate it no middle way. I am the only one in my family of five who loathes it. In Australia they have a similar product called Vegemite

See, now, Vegemite I've heard of. Either way I may have to look for it (Marmite too) and give it a whirl.

Ashley · 23 July 2009, 05:09 AM

It definitely sounds uh... interesting!

boa2 · 23 July 2009, 05:33 AM

Tastes like a salt lick pomade. Not too bad, really.

magnet_UK · 23 July 2009, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by allanofcalifornia

It sounds like it would be bad for you!! Does it taste good and do they sell it in a regular grocery store?

Allan

It's actually good for you. Rich in vitamin B and very low fat. I love the stuff spread on thick sliced toast or medium sliced sandwiches (Warburtons bread only)

ratae1950 · 23 July 2009, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by magnet_UK

It's actually good for you. Rich in vitamin B and very low fat. I love the stuff spread on thick sliced toast or medium sliced sandwiches (Warburtons bread only)

You got it Simon!! Coming from 'Middle England' the home of healthy eating and the best beer!!!

ratae1950 · 23 July 2009, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by boa2

Tastes like a salt lick pomade. Not too bad, really.

I'm sure that lovely dog likes it too.

ratae1950 · 23 July 2009, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kzm40

Have you tried the ltd editions ones?, this is the latest, 'Marstons' also brewed in Burton-on-trent. They've also done guinness and champagne versions.

Do they taste different?

Carolina · 23 July 2009, 06:03 AM

Hmm... I've had Vegemite. Remember the Australian band "Men at Work"? Well, they have a song that references Vegemite. Being the curious kid that I was, I asked my aunt living in Australia about it, and she sent me a bottle.

It was different, to say the least. It smelled like wet yeast!

I honestly don't recall if I liked it or not, but that was about 20 years ago.

macstiltskin · 23 July 2009, 06:13 AM

http://www.spurgeon.org/~phil/marmite.htm

Carolina · 23 July 2009, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by macstiltskin

http://www.spurgeon.org/~phil/marmite.htm

How funny - I was just reading that page!

Goodwatch · 23 July 2009, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Bleurghhhhh!

Hate the stuff...can't stand the spread but don't mind the crisps.

Also don't like Bovril or bread and dripping.

J

Try it on cheese! It may sound redic' but it is a great combination (at least, in my silly opinion

). On a piece of Gouda

Goodwatch · 23 July 2009, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Hmm... I've had Vegemite. Remember the Australian band "Men at Work"? Well, they have a song that references Vegemite. Being the curious kid that I was, I asked my aunt living in Australia about it, and she sent me a bottle.

It was different, to say the least. It smelled like wet yeast!

I honestly don't recall if I liked it or not, but that was about 20 years ago.

A Vegemite sandwich!

Carolina · 23 July 2009, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

A Vegemite sandwich!

Ha - I knew you'd get it!

As a fellow connoisseur of stinky cheese, do you think I'd like the stuff?

23 July 2009, 03:05 AM	#4
sexner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: 4Q Location: Nowhere near you Watch: 169622, 124060 Posts: 2,014	Never heard of it, Peter. __________________ One should endeavor to do what is right not what is established.

23 July 2009, 05:33 AM	#20
boa2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US Watch: Me Now Posts: 3,670	Tastes like a salt lick pomade. Not too bad, really. __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

23 July 2009, 06:03 AM	#25
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	Hmm... I've had Vegemite. Remember the Australian band "Men at Work"? Well, they have a song that references Vegemite. Being the curious kid that I was, I asked my aunt living in Australia about it, and she sent me a bottle. It was different, to say the least. It smelled like wet yeast! I honestly don't recall if I liked it or not, but that was about 20 years ago. __________________ . .Member #5380 .

23 July 2009, 02:52 AM	#2
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Peter, I grew up in South Africa eating Marmite! Ahhh, this photo brings back memories! LOL! I haven't had it in a few years.......definitely an acquired taste....

23 July 2009, 02:54 AM	#3
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	What the heck is it and what do you use it on? Allan

23 July 2009, 03:11 AM	#6
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Its spread on bread. You either love it or hate it no middle way. I am the only one in my family of five who loathes it. In Australia they have a similar product called Vegemite

23 July 2009, 03:29 AM	#8
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	Never heard of it.

23 July 2009, 04:55 AM	#17
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Bleurghhhhh! Hate the stuff...can't stand the spread but don't mind the crisps. Also don't like Bovril or bread and dripping. J

23 July 2009, 05:09 AM	#19
Ashley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ashley Location: Calgary Posts: 6,967	It definitely sounds uh... interesting!

23 July 2009, 06:13 AM	#26
macstiltskin Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: France Posts: 357	http://www.spurgeon.org/~phil/marmite.htm

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