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In article >,
Craig Welch > wrote:

> From news.com.au:
>
> There's no accounting for taste
> October 21, 2006 12:00am Article from: The Sunday Times
>
> THE US has banned Vegemite, even to the point of searching Australians
> for jars of the spread when they enter the country.
>
> The bizarre crackdown was prompted because Vegemite has been deemed
> illegal under US food laws.
>
> The great Aussie icon - faithfully carried around the world by
> travellers from downunder - contains folate, which under a technicality,
> America allows to be added only to breads and cereals.
>
> Australian expatriates in the US said enforcement of the ban had been
> gradually stepped up and was now ruining lifelong traditions of Vegemite
> on toast for breakfast.
>
> Kraft spokeswoman Joanna Scott said: "The (US) Food and Drug
> Administration doesn't allow the import of Vegemite simply because the
> recipe does have the addition of folic acid."
>
> The US was "a minor market'' for Vegemite, she said.

I don't get this...

I can buy Folate as a supplement at the health food store.
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OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> In article >,
> Craig Welch > wrote:
>
>> From news.com.au:
>>
>> There's no accounting for taste
>> October 21, 2006 12:00am Article from: The Sunday Times
>>
>> Australian expatriates in the US said enforcement of the ban had been
>> gradually stepped up and was now ruining lifelong traditions of
>> Vegemite on toast for breakfast.
>>
>> Kraft spokeswoman Joanna Scott said: "The (US) Food and Drug
>> Administration doesn't allow the import of Vegemite simply because
>> the recipe does have the addition of folic acid."
>>
>> The US was "a minor market'' for Vegemite, she said.
>
> I don't get this...
>
> I can buy Folate as a supplement at the health food store.

You haven't flown lately, have you? Airport security is a bitch. I wonder
if vegemite or marmite explodes? LOL

Jill

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OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> >
> > Kraft spokeswoman Joanna Scott said: "The (US) Food and Drug
> > Administration doesn't allow the import of Vegemite simply because the
> > recipe does have the addition of folic acid."
> >
> > The US was "a minor market'' for Vegemite, she said.
>
> I don't get this...
>
> I can buy Folate as a supplement at the health food store.
> --
Don't most things at health food store slip under the radar since most
of the claims about the products aren't backed by the FDA?

...fred

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jmcquown said...

> You haven't flown lately, have you? Airport security is a bitch. I
> wonder if vegemite or marmite explodes? LOL
>
> Jill


Vegemite is handily available in America. Why anyone would want it handily
available is beyond me! ;)

Andy

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"OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote

> Craig Welch > wrote:
>
>> From news.com.au:
>>
>> There's no accounting for taste
>> October 21, 2006 12:00am Article from: The Sunday Times
>>
>> THE US has banned Vegemite, even to the point of searching Australians
>> for jars of the spread when they enter the country.
>>
>> The bizarre crackdown was prompted because Vegemite has been deemed
>> illegal under US food laws.

> I don't get this...
>
> I can buy Folate as a supplement at the health food store.

I get the feeling there's more to the story. If nothing else there's
a big push for pregnant women to take folate supplements. Curious.

nancy

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jmcquown wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
>
>>In article >,
>> Craig Welch > wrote:
>>
>>
>>> From news.com.au:
>>>
>>>There's no accounting for taste
>>>October 21, 2006 12:00am Article from: The Sunday Times
>>>
>>>Australian expatriates in the US said enforcement of the ban had been
>>>gradually stepped up and was now ruining lifelong traditions of
>>>Vegemite on toast for breakfast.
>>>
>>>Kraft spokeswoman Joanna Scott said: "The (US) Food and Drug
>>>Administration doesn't allow the import of Vegemite simply because
>>>the recipe does have the addition of folic acid."
>>>
>>>The US was "a minor market'' for Vegemite, she said.
>>
>>I don't get this...
>>
>>I can buy Folate as a supplement at the health food store.

"Supplements" are not regulated in the same way as "food". If the
shrubbery's administration has its way its only a matter of time till
one has to get a prescription from a Dr. for vitamins.
--
JL
>
>
> You haven't flown lately, have you? Airport security is a bitch. I wonder
> if vegemite or marmite explodes? LOL
>
> Jill
>
>

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On 2006-10-22, Joseph Littleshoes > wrote:


> shrubbery's administration has its way its only a matter of time till
> one has to get a prescription from a Dr. for vitamins.

Swell. Let in 11 million illegals, but keep out Vegemite and ban
vitamin C.

I wish Cheney would invite his boss on a hunting trip.

nb

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On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 09:47:07 -0500, notbob > wrote:

>I wish Cheney would invite his boss on a hunting trip.

<Church Lady voice> Now isn't that special?

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On 2006-10-22, sf <sf> wrote:

><Church Lady voice> Now isn't that special?

"Crank call! ....I'm hanging up the phone, now!..." ;)

nb

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In article >,
"jmcquown" > wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> > In article >,
> > Craig Welch > wrote:
> >
> >> From news.com.au:
> >>
> >> There's no accounting for taste
> >> October 21, 2006 12:00am Article from: The Sunday Times
> >>
> >> Australian expatriates in the US said enforcement of the ban had been
> >> gradually stepped up and was now ruining lifelong traditions of
> >> Vegemite on toast for breakfast.
> >>
> >> Kraft spokeswoman Joanna Scott said: "The (US) Food and Drug
> >> Administration doesn't allow the import of Vegemite simply because
> >> the recipe does have the addition of folic acid."
> >>
> >> The US was "a minor market'' for Vegemite, she said.
> >
> > I don't get this...
> >
> > I can buy Folate as a supplement at the health food store.
>
> You haven't flown lately, have you? Airport security is a bitch. I wonder
> if vegemite or marmite explodes? LOL
>
> Jill

I only fly if someone else pays for it....

It's way beyond _my_ financial abilities!
Even with the price of gas, it's cheaper to drive across the US than to
fly at $1,200 per ticket from here to Chicago, Miami, or Ventura.

About once every 5 years for new machine training at work.

Other than that, I don't fly......
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In article . com>,
"kuvasz guy" > wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> > >
> > > Kraft spokeswoman Joanna Scott said: "The (US) Food and Drug
> > > Administration doesn't allow the import of Vegemite simply because the
> > > recipe does have the addition of folic acid."
> > >
> > > The US was "a minor market'' for Vegemite, she said.
> >
> > I don't get this...
> >
> > I can buy Folate as a supplement at the health food store.
> > --
> Don't most things at health food store slip under the radar since most
> of the claims about the products aren't backed by the FDA?
>
> ..fred

It's not legal to make "claims" on supplement bottles.
Only to list dosage reccomendations.
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In article >,
"Nancy Young" > wrote:

> "OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote
>
> > Craig Welch > wrote:
> >
> >> From news.com.au:
> >>
> >> There's no accounting for taste
> >> October 21, 2006 12:00am Article from: The Sunday Times
> >>
> >> THE US has banned Vegemite, even to the point of searching Australians
> >> for jars of the spread when they enter the country.
> >>
> >> The bizarre crackdown was prompted because Vegemite has been deemed
> >> illegal under US food laws.
>
> > I don't get this...
> >
> > I can buy Folate as a supplement at the health food store.
>
> I get the feeling there's more to the story. If nothing else there's
> a big push for pregnant women to take folate supplements. Curious.
>
> nancy

That's easy...

There was a serious outbreak of Spina Bifida in one area in the South
for a while.

It was traced to a Folate deficiency in the diet.

It's critical for normal neural development in fetuses
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In article >,
Joseph Littleshoes > wrote:

> "Supplements" are not regulated in the same way as "food". If the
> shrubbery's administration has its way its only a matter of time till
> one has to get a prescription from a Dr. for vitamins.
> --
> JL

<shudder>

2 more years...

Wish I could hold my breath that long!
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In article >,
notbob > wrote:

> On 2006-10-22, Joseph Littleshoes > wrote:
>
>
> > shrubbery's administration has its way its only a matter of time till
> > one has to get a prescription from a Dr. for vitamins.
>
> Swell. Let in 11 million illegals, but keep out Vegemite and ban
> vitamin C.
>
> I wish Cheney would invite his boss on a hunting trip.
>
> nb

<chuckles>

You and me both! ;-D
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"OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote

> "Nancy Young" > wrote:

>> I get the feeling there's more to the story. If nothing else there's
>> a big push for pregnant women to take folate supplements. Curious.

> That's easy...
>
> There was a serious outbreak of Spina Bifida in one area in the South
> for a while.
>
> It was traced to a Folate deficiency in the diet.
>
> It's critical for normal neural development in fetuses

Oh, no, that is not what I was curious about. I'm talking about
the ban on Vegemite import because of it.

nancy

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In article >,
"Nancy Young" > wrote:

> "OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote
>
> > "Nancy Young" > wrote:
>
> >> I get the feeling there's more to the story. If nothing else there's
> >> a big push for pregnant women to take folate supplements. Curious.
>
> > That's easy...
> >
> > There was a serious outbreak of Spina Bifida in one area in the South
> > for a while.
> >
> > It was traced to a Folate deficiency in the diet.
> >
> > It's critical for normal neural development in fetuses
>
> Oh, no, that is not what I was curious about. I'm talking about
> the ban on Vegemite import because of it.
>
> nancy

'cause somebody making the rules is a jackass???
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On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 12:53:59 -0400, "Nancy Young" >
wrote:

>
>"OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote
>
>> "Nancy Young" > wrote:
>
>>> I get the feeling there's more to the story. If nothing else there's
>>> a big push for pregnant women to take folate supplements. Curious.
>
>> That's easy...
>>
>> There was a serious outbreak of Spina Bifida in one area in the South
>> for a while.
>>
>> It was traced to a Folate deficiency in the diet.
>>
>> It's critical for normal neural development in fetuses
>
>Oh, no, that is not what I was curious about. I'm talking about
>the ban on Vegemite import because of it.
>
There are better ways to get folic acid into your diet, Nancy. I'd
rather take a pill than choke down that stuff.

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In article >, sf wrote:

> On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 12:53:59 -0400, "Nancy Young" >
> wrote:
>
> >
> >"OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote
> >
> >> "Nancy Young" > wrote:
> >
> >>> I get the feeling there's more to the story. If nothing else there's
> >>> a big push for pregnant women to take folate supplements. Curious.
> >
> >> That's easy...
> >>
> >> There was a serious outbreak of Spina Bifida in one area in the South
> >> for a while.
> >>
> >> It was traced to a Folate deficiency in the diet.
> >>
> >> It's critical for normal neural development in fetuses
> >
> >Oh, no, that is not what I was curious about. I'm talking about
> >the ban on Vegemite import because of it.
> >
> There are better ways to get folic acid into your diet, Nancy. I'd
> rather take a pill than choke down that stuff.

I never had the nerve to try Vegemite. ;-)

I admire your nerve......

What about Marmite?
I've seen it but never bought it.
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On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 12:40:53 -0500, OmManiPadmeOmelet
> wrote:

>I never had the nerve to try Vegemite. ;-)
>
>I admire your nerve......

An Australian friend gave me some several years ago,and taught me how
to eat it. It was actually rather good, eaten that way.

She taught me to toast bread, then spread a very thin layer of butter
on it, then spread an incredibly thin layer of Vegemite on top of
that. Gave it a slightly salty edge.
She said that most folks make the mistake of spreading on way too
much, that just a very thin coating is what you want.

Christine

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<sf> wrote

> On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 12:53:59 -0400, "Nancy Young" >
> wrote:

>>>> I get the feeling there's more to the story. If nothing else there's
>>>> a big push for pregnant women to take folate supplements. Curious.
>>
>>> That's easy...
>>>
>>> There was a serious outbreak of Spina Bifida in one area in the South
>>> for a while.
>>>
>>> It was traced to a Folate deficiency in the diet.
>>>
>>> It's critical for normal neural development in fetuses
>>
>>Oh, no, that is not what I was curious about. I'm talking about
>>the ban on Vegemite import because of it.
>>
> There are better ways to get folic acid into your diet, Nancy. I'd
> rather take a pill than choke down that stuff.

I'm talking about why something would be banned because it
contained folate. It has nothing to do with Vegemite. Say they
said, they are banning the import of chocolate because it contains
folate. That is the part I find curious, since folate is a recommended
supplement.

nancy

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jmcquown wrote:

> Airport security is a bitch. I wonder
> if vegemite or marmite explodes? LOL
>
> Jill

Probably looks like the explosive jelly they found in the false bottom
of the juice bottles.

That, or it doesn't x-ray well

maxine in ri

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OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> In article >,
> "Nancy Young" > wrote:
>
> > "OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote
> >
> > > Craig Welch > wrote:
> > >
> > >> From news.com.au:
> > >>
> > >> There's no accounting for taste
> > >> October 21, 2006 12:00am Article from: The Sunday Times
> > >>
> > >> THE US has banned Vegemite, even to the point of searching Australians
> > >> for jars of the spread when they enter the country.
> > >>
> > >> The bizarre crackdown was prompted because Vegemite has been deemed
> > >> illegal under US food laws.
> >
> > > I don't get this...
> > >
> > > I can buy Folate as a supplement at the health food store.
> >
> > I get the feeling there's more to the story. If nothing else there's
> > a big push for pregnant women to take folate supplements. Curious.
> >
> > nancy
>
> That's easy...
>
> There was a serious outbreak of Spina Bifida in one area in the South
> for a while.
>
> It was traced to a Folate deficiency in the diet.
>
> It's critical for normal neural development in fetuses
> --
> Peace, Om
>
They want all women of child-bearing age to have enough of it, since by
the time you realize you're pregnant, it's too late for the fetus.

As a slight thread-drift, the additions they make to the white-flour
foods sold here, all the b-vitamins and iron, are needed due to the
bran and germ that they remove so the foods won't spoil as quickly (and
that they can sell for tons more as supplements). My cousin's daughter
was anemic. Everyone else in the family was fine. (She was 2 at the
time). Turns out, while her older brother was scarfing down loads of
breakfast cereal for meals and snacks, she didn't like it and wouldn't
eat it.

No permanant damage from it, either. Kid just got into Yale.

maxine in ri

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On 2006-10-22, Christine Dabney > wrote:

> An Australian friend gave me some several years ago,and taught me how
> to eat it. It was actually rather good, eaten that way.
>
> She taught me to toast bread, then spread a very thin layer of butter
> on it....

I have a couple questions, Chris. Should I use un-salted butter? Is
unsalted butter the preference in Oz? As you know, it's not in the US and
salted butter and Vegemite sounds like a salt overdose.

I tried Vegemite a couple dozen years ago and was "put off", to say the
least. But, one's tastes change and I learned long ago one can
develop a taste for foods previously disliked. I love butter so maybe
your tip may change my mind. I'm off to look for Vegemite. ;)

nb

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On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 13:42:32 -0500, notbob > wrote:

>On 2006-10-22, Christine Dabney > wrote:

>> She taught me to toast bread, then spread a very thin layer of butter
>> on it....
>
>I have a couple questions, Chris. Should I use un-salted butter? Is
>unsalted butter the preference in Oz? As you know, it's not in the US and
>salted butter and Vegemite sounds like a salt overdose.

Ya know, I am not sure what type of butter we used. It may have been
unsalted.

My suggestion: try it with both and compare.

Christine

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On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 12:40:53 -0500, OmManiPadmeOmelet
> wrote:

>I never had the nerve to try Vegemite. ;-)
>
>I admire your nerve......
>

I did it for rfc and you guys owe me big time because I took one for
the team. It's right up there with being wounded in battle.

>What about Marmite?
>I've seen it but never bought it.

Nope, I lost my nerve after Vegemite.... the products are too close
for me to care about minute differences.

Now, Nutella - I'm a Nutella convert. That's *good* stuff!


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On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 13:42:32 -0500, notbob > wrote:

>On 2006-10-22, Christine Dabney > wrote:
>
>> An Australian friend gave me some several years ago,and taught me how
>> to eat it. It was actually rather good, eaten that way.
>>
>> She taught me to toast bread, then spread a very thin layer of butter
>> on it....
>
>I have a couple questions, Chris. Should I use un-salted butter? Is
>unsalted butter the preference in Oz? As you know, it's not in the US and
>salted butter and Vegemite sounds like a salt overdose.
>
>I tried Vegemite a couple dozen years ago and was "put off", to say the
>least. But, one's tastes change and I learned long ago one can
>develop a taste for foods previously disliked. I love butter so maybe
>your tip may change my mind. I'm off to look for Vegemite. ;)
>
>nb

From shrunklink.com?lsd
http://www.free-recipes.co.uk/gourme...W/Marmite.html
About Marmite:

Review: This tiny jar of concentrated yeast extract is quite the
breakfast food. To use Marmite, spread it thinly on toast or sandwich
bread. Wait! What do you mean by "thinly?" I mean, practically thin
enough to be a monolayer of molecules, because if you spread it any
thicker, it will taste pretty strong. Well, actually, I use a quarter
of a teaspoon on each piece of toast, which is buttered first to
lubricate the process. And wait, how would one spread it thinly on
fresh, untoasted AMERICAN bread without it tearing the fluffy crumb
into tiny balls only suitable for feeding the koi? Again, a bit of
softened butter, then a schmear of Marmite, a slice of tomato and you
have a super tea sandwich. This is often my dinner, when I want
something light.

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In article >, sf wrote:

> On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 12:40:53 -0500, OmManiPadmeOmelet
> > wrote:
>
> >I never had the nerve to try Vegemite. ;-)
> >
> >I admire your nerve......
> >
>
> I did it for rfc and you guys owe me big time because I took one for
> the team. It's right up there with being wounded in battle.

ROFL!!!

>
> >What about Marmite?
> >I've seen it but never bought it.
>
> Nope, I lost my nerve after Vegemite.... the products are too close
> for me to care about minute differences.
>
> Now, Nutella - I'm a Nutella convert. That's *good* stuff!

Nutella is not even related to Vegemite. Not a fair comparison. ;-)

Ever dipped those crispy chocolate tube shaped thingies into Nutella?????

Pure chocolate sex!!!!!!
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On 2006-10-22, sf <sf> wrote:

> fresh, untoasted AMERICAN bread without it tearing the fluffy crumb

> have a super tea sandwich. This is often my dinner, when I want

LOL!.... You gotta learn to add some quotation marks, sf. I was about
to write you off as a limey nut job. ;)

nb

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OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> In article >,
> Joseph Littleshoes > wrote:
>
>> "Supplements" are not regulated in the same way as "food". If the
>> shrubbery's administration has its way its only a matter of time till
>> one has to get a prescription from a Dr. for vitamins.
>> --
>> JL
>
> <shudder>
>
> 2 more years...
>
> Wish I could hold my breath that long!

So do I. Please try and succeed ASAP!

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In article <Y4R_g.3848$xI4.3780@fed1read11>, d > wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> > In article >,
> > Joseph Littleshoes > wrote:
> >
> >> "Supplements" are not regulated in the same way as "food". If the
> >> shrubbery's administration has its way its only a matter of time till
> >> one has to get a prescription from a Dr. for vitamins.
> >> --
> >> JL
> >
> > <shudder>
> >
> > 2 more years...
> >
> > Wish I could hold my breath that long!
>
> So do I. Please try and succeed ASAP!

One can only pray........ :-(
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"notbob" > wrote in message
. ..
> On 2006-10-22, Christine Dabney > wrote:
>
>> An Australian friend gave me some several years ago,and taught me how
>> to eat it. It was actually rather good, eaten that way.
>>
>> She taught me to toast bread, then spread a very thin layer of butter
>> on it....
>
> I have a couple questions, Chris. Should I use un-salted butter? Is
> unsalted butter the preference in Oz? As you know, it's not in the US and
> salted butter and Vegemite sounds like a salt overdose.
>

No. Most Aussies just use the regular salted butter. Some people try not
to let thier kids have too much because of the salt.

> I tried Vegemite a couple dozen years ago and was "put off", to say the
> least. But, one's tastes change and I learned long ago one can
> develop a taste for foods previously disliked. I love butter so maybe
> your tip may change my mind. I'm off to look for Vegemite. ;)

I personally don't like the stuff.

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Christine Dabney wrote:
> On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 12:40:53 -0500, OmManiPadmeOmelet
> > wrote:
>
> >I never had the nerve to try Vegemite. ;-)
> >
> >I admire your nerve......
>
> An Australian friend gave me some several years ago,and taught me how
> to eat it. It was actually rather good, eaten that way.
>
> She taught me to toast bread, then spread a very thin layer of butter
> on it, then spread an incredibly thin layer of Vegemite on top of
> that. Gave it a slightly salty edge.
> She said that most folks make the mistake of spreading on way too
> much, that just a very thin coating is what you want.
>
> Christine

You're spot on Christine!
That's eggsactly the way most aussies eat Vegemite. My breakfast is
half a ruby grapefruit and some other fresh fruit followed by toast and
vegemite. Very healthy! I then can cook up a storm for dinner.
Cheers
--
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<sf> wrote in message ...
> On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 13:42:32 -0500, notbob > wrote:
>
>>On 2006-10-22, Christine Dabney > wrote:
>>
>>> An Australian friend gave me some several years ago,and taught me how
>>> to eat it. It was actually rather good, eaten that way.
>>>
>>> She taught me to toast bread, then spread a very thin layer of butter
>>> on it....
>>
>>I have a couple questions, Chris. Should I use un-salted butter? Is
>>unsalted butter the preference in Oz? As you know, it's not in the US and
>>salted butter and Vegemite sounds like a salt overdose.
>>
>>I tried Vegemite a couple dozen years ago and was "put off", to say the
>>least. But, one's tastes change and I learned long ago one can
>>develop a taste for foods previously disliked. I love butter so maybe
>>your tip may change my mind. I'm off to look for Vegemite. ;)
>>
>>nb
>
> From shrunklink.com?lsd
> http://www.free-recipes.co.uk/gourme...W/Marmite.html
> About Marmite:
>
> Review: This tiny jar of concentrated yeast extract is quite the
> breakfast food. To use Marmite, spread it thinly on toast or sandwich
> bread. Wait! What do you mean by "thinly?" I mean, practically thin
> enough to be a monolayer of molecules, because if you spread it any
> thicker, it will taste pretty strong. Well, actually, I use a quarter
> of a teaspoon on each piece of toast, which is buttered first to
> lubricate the process. And wait, how would one spread it thinly on
> fresh, untoasted AMERICAN bread without it tearing the fluffy crumb
> into tiny balls only suitable for feeding the koi? Again, a bit of
> softened butter, then a schmear of Marmite, a slice of tomato and you
> have a super tea sandwich. This is often my dinner, when I want
> something light.


vegemite is often used in a lot of savoury recipes and soups as well

Jen

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Christine Dabney wrote:
> On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 13:42:32 -0500, notbob > wrote:
>
> >On 2006-10-22, Christine Dabney > wrote:
>
> >> She taught me to toast bread, then spread a very thin layer of butter
> >> on it....
> >
> >I have a couple questions, Chris. Should I use un-salted butter? Is
> >unsalted butter the preference in Oz? As you know, it's not in the US and
> >salted butter and Vegemite sounds like a salt overdose.
>
> Ya know, I am not sure what type of butter we used. It may have been
> unsalted.
>
> My suggestion: try it with both and compare.
>
> Christine

We just use normal salted butter or the margarine/butter/canola spreads
that one uses for breakfast. Again, just a scrape is sufficient. Our
aussie breads tend not to be as sweet as American breads - and we eat
alot of whole grain breads.
Oh, when little kids are recovering from tummy upsets, they eat
'vegemite soldiers' which are slices of white bread and vegemite
(sometimes double over) cut into three strips hence the 'lined up on
the plate like soldiers" LOL

You may have heard of the advertising jingle for Vegemite ....puts the
rose in every cheek....
Cheers
Bronnie,
just finishing my toast and veg....

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"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...

> You haven't flown lately, have you? Airport security is a bitch. I
> wonder
> if vegemite or marmite explodes? LOL

Only once ingested <G>

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"Craig Welch" > wrote in message
...
> notbob wrote:
>
>> I have a couple questions, Chris. Should I use un-salted butter? Is
>> unsalted butter the preference in Oz? As you know, it's not in the US
>> and
>> salted butter and Vegemite sounds like a salt overdose.
>
> The amount of salt in the amount of Vegemite required for a thin spread is
> quite small.
>
> One would use whatever type of butter one prefers.
>
> Un-salted butter is quite common in Australia.


I thought it was more common in America than here.

Jen

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"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
. ..
>
> <sf> wrote
>
>> On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 12:53:59 -0400, "Nancy Young" >
>> wrote:
>
>>>>> I get the feeling there's more to the story. If nothing else there's
>>>>> a big push for pregnant women to take folate supplements. Curious.
>>>
>>>> That's easy...
>>>>
>>>> There was a serious outbreak of Spina Bifida in one area in the South
>>>> for a while.
>>>>
>>>> It was traced to a Folate deficiency in the diet.
>>>>
>>>> It's critical for normal neural development in fetuses
>>>
>>>Oh, no, that is not what I was curious about. I'm talking about
>>>the ban on Vegemite import because of it.
>>>
>> There are better ways to get folic acid into your diet, Nancy. I'd
>> rather take a pill than choke down that stuff.
>
> I'm talking about why something would be banned because it
> contained folate. It has nothing to do with Vegemite. Say they
> said, they are banning the import of chocolate because it contains
> folate. That is the part I find curious, since folate is a recommended
> supplement.

It's just totally senseless. What sort of people do you have running your
country?? :)

Jen

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"Jen" > wrote

> "Nancy Young" > wrote

>> I'm talking about why something would be banned because it
>> contained folate. It has nothing to do with Vegemite. Say they
>> said, they are banning the import of chocolate because it contains
>> folate. That is the part I find curious, since folate is a recommended
>> supplement.
>
> It's just totally senseless. What sort of people do you have running your
> country?? :)

Heh. Well, there is some reason, and I'm wondering what it is. I'm not
sure the reason given is actually the case. I guess I'll ask Kraft what
they
know about it.

nancy

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In article >,
"Jen" > wrote:


> It's just totally senseless. What sort of people do you have running your
> country?? :)

The kind of person that thinks that if you don't tell kids about sex,
they'll never find out about it. Our current president signed a bill
prohibiting any kind of sex education other than abstinence in Texas
schools, back when he was Governor of Texas.

There was quote from a young woman who fought for realistic sex
education in Texas back when she was a high school student. She made no
progress. After she left Texas, she said that she had learned two
things in high school: God loves you and you will burn in hell, and sex
was so icky that you wouldn't *ever* want to do it, but you should
instead save it for somebody special.

--
Dan Abel

Petaluma, California, USA

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"Craig Welch" > wrote

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
>
>> I only fly if someone else pays for it....
>>
>> It's way beyond _my_ financial abilities!
>
>> Even with the price of gas, it's cheaper to drive across the US than to
>> fly at $1,200 per ticket from here to Chicago, Miami, or Ventura.
>
> I don't know where you are, but coast to coast return fares in the US can
> be had for less than $300.

Someplace where monthly electric bills are almost $500. Yikes.

nancy