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57 of 57 found the following review helpful:
The great Australian condiment and beer by-product Dec 01, 2010
By John Middleton
Vegemite, the great Australian condiment and beer by-product. This is a jar of vegemite. Real vegemite, not that half-strength new stuff. Not a big jar, but with Vegemite, a little goes a long way. Really. There is even a rumour that no non-Australian has ever finished a jar. Also, don't worry about the expiry date. Vegemite never goes off, even keeping it in a cupboard in the heat of an Australian summer, so you do think the sub-Arctic conditions of Europe or the USA will have any impact on it? Nuclear waste will decay faster than this stuff.
Alright, so you have your jar of vegemite. Advanced users can find recipes involving vegemite as a dip, in cooking with meat, etc. But if you are an advanced user, why read a review? Walk away from the computer and go and eat some vegemite right now. For you interested novices, here goes:
1. Buy vegemite.
2. Eat vegemite, preferably on buttered toast or grilled with cheese.
Step 2 probably needs a little explanation.
Vegemite is not peanut butter, or marmalade. It is best used in moderation. Very moderate moderation. So get your slice of bread, and toast it if you wish. Spread butter on it - as thickly as you like. This is vital, both to cut the richness of the vegemite, and also to act a lubricant (spreading vegemite on dry toast or bread is a recipe for disaster - just because it resembles engine oil does not mean it has the same physical properties). Now, get a little vegemite on a knife. Less than that. Probably a third or half what you started with. You only need enough to faintly discolour the butter with a brownish tinge. Do the same thing with another slice of bread, or just fold over the one you have to make a sandwich.
Now eat the sandwich. Vegemite is an acquired taste, but its not too hard to pick up. Remember, we feed this stuff to infants in Australia - and they love it. Try it with both toast and plain bread.
If you can't enjoy a vegemite sandwich, there is one more thing to try: a vegemite and cheddar cheese sandwich (Don't try using Brie, or any fancy cheese for that matter). Its best using toast, and then spread vegemite as above. Slice the cheese quite thinly - about 1/16th of an inch - and lay over the top. Leave the sandwich open and grill in the over until the cheese bubbles. Remove, let cool slightly, and eat. Its best on a cold rainy day -but good anytime.
If you like that, you can build up to using more vegemite on your butter. But always be careful, as mistakes have been made by those who thought they ready to try more and more vegemite. Some will even talk about the experience; most never will.
Vegemite is a great source of vitamin B, and tastes yeasty and salty, in an indescribable sort of way. It has to be tasted to be understood.
15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Be A Little Adventuresome Oct 20, 2010
By M. D. Cummings
"Marv"
I'm not from Australia where Vegemite is so popular but I heard the song "Down Under" and always wondered what Vegemite was. I found out that its a yeast product made from the process of beer brewing. What I was intrigued about is that it is vegetarian but with a beef flavor. I ordered it through Amazon's Marketplace and here it came all the way from Britain. I spread some on a piece of bread and decided immediately that it was an acquired taste, but then again after a few days I found myself using it fairly often especially on crackers. Well, my wife started putting it in soups and that really cinched my love for it. It's very good for you and a new taste sensation to try if you like being a little adventuresome.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Call me a convert Jan 04, 2011
By Ethical Heretic
I was frightened by my breakfast today. Vegemite on buttered toast. Yes, I had researched the traditional way to eat it. But still... I was scared. I faced my fear. I opened the jar. I stared down the thick, dark, brown, gooey goo. I took a spoon and took control. I spooned out a tiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnny bit. Tiny. I put it on the edge of my toast. I made a face. I took a bite. I smiled. In dismay. In pleasure. I picked up the spoon again and commanded the brown goo to give me more more more. Well, still sparingly, but, nevertheless... more. I used no more than 1/2 teaspoon on my slice of toast. I had a second slice with another almost 1/2 teaspoon. I updated my Facebook status. People replied in curiosity, in fellowship or in disgust. Or all of the above. About an hour later I craved it again, and I indulged again. Between waking and dinnertime, three slices with that just-less-than-one-half-teaspoonful of Vegemite was all I consumed, and, I swear, I was pleasantly satiated all day and full of energy. Can't wait until breakfast tomorrow! :) (Standard disclaimer: I've been vegetarian for almost 18 years. This had an almost beefy taste. Salty, beefy, vegan, lots of B vitamins. Yum.)
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Bless you Amazon Apr 20, 2009
By Stephanie
"Aussie in USA"
Thank you for making Vegemite available. Now just offer the larger jar sizes and I'll really be a Happy Little Vegemite.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 Interesting Nov 01, 2010
By V. Facer
"bookworm"
I bought this based on a statement I'd heard about this being "an acquired taste" and that most Yanks wouldn't like it. It is different, I'll admit. Salty and with a strong yeasty taste. But, VERY thinly spread on buttered toast, it makes a nice accompaniment to eggs, salads or soups. I've even spread it on a purchased veggie sandwich and the Vegemite really kicks it up quite a bit. Aussies had quite a good idea when they came up with this spread. Thanks, mates!!
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