Comments on: Marmite Yeast Extract

By: Emm

Emm — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:20:00 +0000

I used to crave Marmite like oyu wouldn’t believe! It was probably the salt content. I absolutely love marmite and cheddar cheese sandwiches. I can’t imagine not liking it but then again, I wouldn’t be eating it is I imagined eating a “yeast extract” either. We get something in SA called Bovril which I think is really similar but more beefy.

By: Just a Plane Ride Away

Just a Plane Ride Away — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:54:00 +0000

Hi Aniway–Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment!!Well, your mother is an adventurous eater, so I feel justified now. :-)

By: Aniway

Aniway — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:23:00 +0000

I remember Vegemite from my Aussie-influenced childhood! Nanay says it tastes hmmm I’m thinking of a euphemism … horrendous? Yes, vegemite and black licorice, found memories…

By: Just a Plane Ride Away

Just a Plane Ride Away — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:14:00 +0000

Mimsy–I was thinking it might be good in a sauce. I made chicken fajitas last night (the flour tortillas too!!) and was tempted to put the Marmite in the marinade. I didn’t do it, but I am going to check out the recipies on the Marmite site.

I’ll work on the PB post just for you!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:22:00 +0000

I wonder how it would be in a marinade or sauce? A little dab could go a long way. Yet it does sound nutritious with all that niacin, etc.
How about doing a post on the peanut butter? Now I’m curious! Mimsy

By: Just a Plane Ride Away

Just a Plane Ride Away — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:20:00 +0000

Laurie–Great!!! I think mama DJ is coming around again at the end of April :-)

Alyson–That is so funny about the PB+J. But their peanut butter is… different here.

By: Alyson

Alyson — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:29:00 +0000

Oh, yeah! I know this stuff well, having lived on the isle. I never, never got used to it no matter how many times I tried it. It sounds like it should be good (the soy sauce reference and beef bouillion), but it just isn’t. Even now, I can clearly remember the taste and feeling like you’ve burnt your tongue sounds about right!

It’s a British thing, they grow up with it. Just like when I’d tell people over there about peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, they thought it sounded like the most disgusting thing on earth. That’s our American thing!

By: Laurie

Laurie — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:47:00 +0000

I accept your challenge and will do a comparable blog post. For purposes of scientific accuracy, I shall borrow my son’s dog. (Don’t tell Cory.)

By: Just a Plane Ride Away

Just a Plane Ride Away — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:52:00 +0000

Laurie–All right, girl, next time someone from back home comes around, I’ll send you a jar and you can see for yourself ;-)

texasgal–I am pretty sure it would be better used as a seasoning rather than eating it straight out of the jar. It’s so… STRONG tasting.

By: TexasGal

TexasGal — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:22:00 +0000

LOL! That’s the same reaction I had when someone got me to try Vegemite. Looks like the same stuff but for people from Australia. I was told exactly like you were to spread it really thin on toast. Well, must be an acquired taste! The gal that had me try it said her nieces and nephews eat it by the spoonful out of the jar. They have both here in Singapore. Thanks for stopping by my site!