psydT0ne Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Hey...I eat vegemite from the jar! Only a teaspoon at a time though. My great uncle was a P.O.W of the japanese during WW2. When they made it back to Australia they were severely malnourished. To bring them back to health they were fed a "vegemite soup", as this was the only thing they could really stomach for a long time. It's an acquired taste to be sure, but I'd like to hear from all the aussies out there. Let's educate these guys on how vegemite should be eaten! My favourite?...vegemite and lettuce sandwiches!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snubs Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Hey...I eat vegemite from the jar! Only a teaspoon at a time though. My great uncle was a P.O.W of the japanese during WW2. When they made it back to Australia they were severely malnourished. To bring them back to health they were fed a "vegemite soup", as this was the only thing they could really stomach for a long time. It's an acquired taste to be sure, but I'd like to hear from all the aussies out there. Let's educate these guys on how vegemite should be eaten! My favourite?...vegemite and lettuce sandwiches!! Our guests told us how to eat it before they left. I tried some vegemite on a peice of toast, but I still didn't like it that much. Too bitter for me. To each their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psydT0ne Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 Our guests told us how to eat it before they left. I tried some vegemite on a peice of toast, but I still didn't like it that much. Too bitter for me. To each their own. Hey Snubs, have a go at eating it with cheese on toast too... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffy Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Best way to eat it is by burning the feck out of it then throwing it away and getting a proper sandwich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netshroud Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Best way to eat it is by burning the feck out of it then throwing it away and getting a proper sandwich. I LOL'ed. I haven't had Vegemite in years, but I didn't particularly like it when I did have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infiltrator Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I tried it once and it tasted awful. I don't know how people can take it as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psydT0ne Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 It takes time and dedication and an understanding of the inner workings of the universe... kinda like using a mac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wh1t3 and n3rdy Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Vegemite is in the elite food group, accompanied by Tabasco sauce, beef jerky and steak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitwon Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Vegemite was just a scam to feed people with the otherwise wasted byproducts of all that beer the Aussies drink. Aussies only think it's good because they were force-fed Vegemite during WWII and it tasted good when compared to starvation. It's now marketed solely on Australian nationalism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snubs Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Hey Snubs, have a go at eating it with cheese on toast too... :D Hmmm, that sounds kinda good.. I'll try that next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wh1t3 and n3rdy Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Vegemite was just a scam to feed people with the otherwise wasted byproducts of all that beer the Aussies drink. Aussies only think it's good because they were force-fed Vegemite during WWII and it tasted good when compared to starvation. It's now marketed solely on Australian nationalism. Vegemite is regarded as a national treasure by many, but we're just hard as nails and that's why we like it. Coke in the US contains more sugar than it does here too i believe so that is one example of dietary differences. Americans are used to markedly sweeter foods so their palette isn't ready for Vegemite. I like Vegemite with peanut butter on toast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
555 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 lol never even heard of it until now, I will have to try it looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxley Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 (edited) To put it in language that the Americans can under stand, Vegemite is da bomb man! Every house in Australia has to have a jar of Vegemite, it is the law! Vegemite on toast is great hang over preventer before going to bed, due to the high Vitamin B content. Its a great emergency food as it lasts forever, I keep a jar in my tool box in case I get caught out on site for extended periods, plain Vegemite sangers, every aussie kid had those when growing up. It can be used to make gravy with corn flour when on tour outback, goes great with kangaroo as well, mmm kangaroo chunks in Vegemite gravy, high in protein and low in fat. But I can understand why Americans don't like it, the few times I've been there the food is very bland, but they love the condiments, you can have beef or chicken only, but there are a thousand sources you have with it. Edited March 28, 2011 by oxley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetw3rx Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I like it lightly spread on two pieces bread with a thick piece of cheddar. It rocks! I can't do the soup though. My wife likes it when her stomach is ailing, just dissolves a few tablespoons in boiling water. She is from Sri Lanka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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