I tried it once, it reminded me of what peyote buttons ground in a blender
and mixed with peanut butter tasted like. Yechhh!
Mike H. '67-1600
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pat Horne" <pjhorne@mail.utexas.edu>
To: "John Atchison" <jda@srv.net>
Cc: "Roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 12:33 PM
Subject: Re: OT, Down under - Vegemite?
> I have a friend who lived in England for several years. When a US friend
> came to visit him the friend was offered Vegemite. When asked how to eat
> it he was told to put a thick layer on toast and enjoy it. Turns out you
> need to start with a VERY thin layer to start with! The first-timer
> almost threw up at the table!
>
> My understanding is that it is VERY salty, but, then again, I haven't
> tried it myself.
>
> Peace,
> Pat
>
>
> John Atchison wrote:
>
> > Paul........
> >
> > Interesting stuff that Vegemite..
> > I tried it several times in New Zealand while on a ski tour.
> > Tastes like nothing we have in comparison.
> > The locals claim it IS an acquired taste
> > and many if the children grow up eating it like we eat peanut butter
> > sandwiches
> > or on toast for breakfast.
>
>
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