Marmite.Yay or nay ?
Oct 15, 2016, 2:53 pm
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Fortunately, I am not at risk of a vitamin B deficiency and developing Beri-Beri and can do without the beer leftovers. I don't mind a refreshing Bass's Ale, which my father told me was the original source of the disgusting item, but leftover mash is best given to the hogs and cows.
As an aside, it is not a particularly good product for many of the older FT members or those with high blood pressure. It's chock full of sodium and verboten for those with high BP. I expect one would be rather thirsty and with a bladder ready to burst after scorfing down kippers, sausages and a heaping helping of marmite.
As an aside, it is not a particularly good product for many of the older FT members or those with high blood pressure. It's chock full of sodium and verboten for those with high BP. I expect one would be rather thirsty and with a bladder ready to burst after scorfing down kippers, sausages and a heaping helping of marmite.
Oct 15, 2016, 9:32 pm
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I'm partial to salty foods though I do my best to avoid excessive sodium intake so like Marmite, Vegemite and Bovril (though Ive hardly had any of them in a decade). Never was able to have a horizontal(?) tasting so can't compare what they taste like.
How about Patum peperium?
How about Patum peperium?
Oct 15, 2016, 10:37 pm
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I've never had Marmite or any related variations. I'm always up for trying new foods, but sadly, this is one of those foods where I've heard enough negative reactions where I'm not going to go out and buy the stuff. Maybe if it's in an airport lounge in SYD or something, I might give it a go...
Oct 15, 2016, 10:48 pm
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I've never had Marmite or any related variations. I'm always up for trying new foods, but sadly, this is one of those foods where I've heard enough negative reactions where I'm not going to go out and buy the stuff. Maybe if it's in an airport lounge in SYD or something, I might give it a go...
Egg, cheese, Vegemite jaffle. Magic.
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Oct 16, 2016, 12:34 am
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I'm ambivalent towards it as a toast topping / sandwich filling, it doesn't offend me in any way but I don't seek it out.
As a cooking ingredient, however, it is almost as essential as Worcestershire sauce in my larder. A smidge of it adds a touch of umami to red meat dishes; you don't know it's there but it makes a difference.
My wife's Grandfather, on the odd occasion he had to fend for himself, used to have it in a sandwich with peanut butter and banana.
As a cooking ingredient, however, it is almost as essential as Worcestershire sauce in my larder. A smidge of it adds a touch of umami to red meat dishes; you don't know it's there but it makes a difference.
My wife's Grandfather, on the odd occasion he had to fend for himself, used to have it in a sandwich with peanut butter and banana.
Oct 16, 2016, 4:51 am
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I use it instead of salt in soups, stews, casseroles, sauces. Never have to ask guests if they're adverse to Marmite, as FinalCallDXB says, you'd never know it was there, but it does make a difference.
When we need a quick carb heavy bite to eat then butter, pasta, marmite and some Parmesan (AKA the infamous Marmite spaghetti) is a favourite at our house. It's not much of a leap from shoyu spaghetti which my husband grew up with.
https://www.nigella.com/recipes/spaghetti-with-marmite
Oct 16, 2016, 5:45 am
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Marmite and peanut butter on toast for breakfast this morning although Mrs Clint Bint did point out the addition of cholesterol-lowering margarine was probably superfluous.
I pointed out that she was eating a bacon sandwich at the time.
It's how we roll on a Sunday morning.
I pointed out that she was eating a bacon sandwich at the time.
It's how we roll on a Sunday morning.
Oct 16, 2016, 6:35 am
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I grew up with Vitam-R which is a German version of Marmite/Vegemite. The only way I eat it is spread thinly (!) on buttered bread or toast. I do eat Marmite and Vegemite on occasion, but for me they taste a bit odd and are a bit too salty. Definitely an acquired taste.
You're not supposed to have a heaping helping of marmite, an average portion would not even be half a teaspoon.
As an aside, it is not a particularly good product for many of the older FT members or those with high blood pressure. It's chock full of sodium and verboten for those with high BP. I expect one would be rather thirsty and with a bladder ready to burst after scorfing down kippers, sausages and a heaping helping of marmite.