Poll: Vegemite or Marmite

[Rufusdog]

Ok, I guess the curiosity has bested me. I ordered both the Vegemite, and Marmite. Now, I just have to decide which way is the best way to sample them, without making it a bad experience. They should arrive in the mail soon.

Don’t forget that a little goes a long way. So, put a smidge on a piece of buttered toast. But give it time; they’re both an acquired taste. On the other hand, you might like them on first bite, as I did.

 

[Chris]

Rufusdog is right, Marmite is strong. I like quite a bit of it, but definitely put less on than you think you need at first.

 

[Vacumatic]

Ok, I guess the curiosity has bested me. I ordered both the Vegemite, and Marmite. Now, I just have to decide which way is the best way to sample them, without making it a bad experience. They should arrive in the mail soon.

I would start with something like some toast, spread Vegemite on the toast and then some scrambled egg, personally I wouldn't add salt or pepper to the egg.

Good luck.

 

[Zorro]

Have any of you tried Marmite XO (Extra Old) ?

Its like Marmite ... but stronger !!

https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/marmite-xo-250g

 

[Rufusdog]

Have any of you tried Marmite XO (Extra Old) ?

Its like Marmite ... but stronger !!

https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/marmite-xo-250g

Not yet, but I will. I’ve not seen it here in Canada, not even on Amazon.ca. Perhaps one of the British shops we have will have it.

 

[Julyan]

i think i like them both but rarely eat them. vegemite was a long time ago tho

i love some marmite with advocado and olive oil on a toast

 

[Boycie83]

Marmite and marmalade on toast (together). It was my breakfast on the go for a few years but I've not eaten it in years.

 

[Julyan]

Marmite and marmalade on toast (together). It was my breakfast on the go for a few years but I've not eaten it in years.

My brain is scrambling to figure out what that would taste like.. so far I only get ....syntax error

 

[Boycie83]

My brain is scrambling to figure out what that would taste like.. so far I only get ....syntax error

It tastes a lot better than it sounds. The sweet, salt and bitterness compliment each other.

 

[Vacumatic]

There are even people who collect the older Marmite Jars

The Guinness Marmite was amazing.

The cricket ball Marmite jar is now in my garage and holds what is left of some Castrol HMP grease which I bought when I was 20 years old.

And you can even buy sell a hallmarked silver lid for your marmite jar, as if you thought that the world wasn't sufficiently nuts

 

[Rufusdog]

There are even people who collect the older Marmite Jars

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The Guinness Marmite was amazing.

The cricket ball Marmite jar is now in my garage and holds what is left of some Castrol HMP grease which I bought when I was 20 years old.

And you can even buy sell a hallmarked silver lid for your marmite jar, as if you thought that the world wasn't sufficiently nuts

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The cult of Marmite.

 

[Julyan]

It tastes a lot better than it sounds. The sweet, salt and bitterness compliment each other.

Marmalade is not so common over here so its been a while since i tasted it all I remember was the taste and bitterness of rind

 

[Holyzeus]

I have Marmite sandwiches more than I should, on toast too
Starbucks do a nice Cheese/ Marmite panini

 

[Rufusdog]

Marmalade is not so common over here so its been a while since i tasted it all I remember was the taste and bitterness of rind

It depends on the marmalade. Seville Orange marmalade is very bitter; I don’t like it. My favourite marmalade is Robertson’s Ginger Marmalade; it’s not at all bitter. My wife likes Mackays Orange with Champagne Marmalade.

 

[R181]

Marmalade is not so common over here so its been a while since i tasted it all I remember was the taste and bitterness of rind

They do sell marmalade here but it is not something I'd use having tried it.

Bob