Marmite. Need I say more?
Tea and crumpets, toad-in-the-hole, bangers and mash. All conjure up the London damp, but surely there is no food more English than Marmite. Please check out my ode to the sticky substance in National Public Radio’s Kitchen Window.
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Thank you for writing this article! I share your love for the sticky, salty, umami goodness that is marmite. I sneeze every time I take a bite, but I will not let my body try to turn me away from my favorite marmite toasty – thick pullman loaf, butter, marmite, and Dubliner slices all melted in the oven until gooey! Mmmmm Marmite
I LOVE Dubliner with it! It’s like they were made for each other. Nose be darned. Stay true to the ‘mite.
hmmm marmite vs. vegemite…who would win?
This piece gets right to the heart of my love for the brown sludge. Re: Marmite vs. Vegemite, Marmite all the way!
Oh, sorry, but Marmite. With all due respect to the Australians and Kiwis among us, for me Vegemite is too sweet and not enough bite. Vegemite’s sometimes been called “the Pepsi of the yeast extract world,” and that pretty much sums it up, imho.
How could I skip this blog – and this one is excellent. I’m inspired to reconsider Marmite – will my family join me?
Can’t resist taking advantage of the great ‘plug’ Michele has given my book – The Mish-Mash Dictionary of Marmite (right at the end, last of the recipes). As the title indicates, it reveals an extraordinary range of information – from serious to silly, with lots of tasty nuggets in between – about the iconic British spread. From its beginnings as yeast-waste from the brewing industry to its use today in the finest restaurants, this book reveals the grip Marmite has on palates – and minds. The tales it tells amount to a social-history, covering over 100 years. It’s crammed with insights into: how it all began, old-time recipes, new culinary tips, its place in medicine, its role in education and wars, its uses apart from eating it, and much more. All of which add up to an amazing feat for a humble food product. To find out more go to: Mish-Mash-Marmite.blogspot and for you Aussies out there, Vegemite is mentioned 40 times! Not bad for a book about the mighty-M. And for you Kiwis, the book tells the fascinating back-story to the “Marmite” you love. Thanks, Maggie Hall – and thanks Michele, terrific piece! Meanwhile, ‘am going to have to find out what a ‘Dubliner’ is? Sounds like something I need to try!
Go for it! Thanks for weighing in, Sara!
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