Of vegemite and fosters
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Quote: AxelWolfThat's a nice Avatar, it looks very similar to a former member's Avatar.
Yeah what are the odds identical kangaroo avatars are so popular?
Maybe a can of Fosters?
Quote: billryanIsn't the kangaroo the national food of Australia? That and vegemite, but few would recognize a slice of vegemite.
Maybe a can of Fosters?
Foster's didn't seem to be that popular the times that I have been to Austrailia. Victoria Bitters (VB) beer seemed to be the choice of most people that I met.
Quote: billryanfew would recognize a slice of vegemite.
I think vegemite is a spread? Always wanted to try it.
Quote: gamerfreakI think vegemite is a spread? Always wanted to try it.
I believe you are correct. In the past I have seen it in a jar.
Quote: DRichI believe you are correct. In the past I have seen it in a jar.
I've seen whiskey in a jar. Does that make it a spread?
What’s your point? Vegemite is a spread.Quote: billryanI've seen whiskey in a jar. Does that make it a spread?
Quote: gamerfreakI think vegemite is a spread? Always wanted to try it.
Believe me you really don't. It's a yeast paste and tastes exactly as bad as it sounds.
Quote: unJonWhat’s your point? Vegemite is a spread.
Kraft sold vegemite singles, just like they sell cheese slices. A grilled cheese and vegemite sandwich is a slice of each.
Sliced vegemite is ,or at least was, a real thing.
Quote: billryanKraft sold vegemite singles, just like they sell cheese slices. A grilled cheese and vegemite sandwich is a slice of each.
Sliced vegemite is ,or at least was, a real thing.
I did not know that. Thank you.
Quote: EvenBobBelieve me you really don't. It's a yeast paste and tastes exactly as bad as it sounds.
Found something I can agree with evenbob on. Virtually inedible.
Quote: EvenBobBelieve me you really don't. It's a yeast paste and tastes exactly as bad as it sounds.
It tastes worse than it sounds. Even a tiny amount will ruin whatever you put it on.
I do have a question for the members down under -- What's the difference between Vegemite and Marmite? I think they're the same, but it's called Marmite in New Zealand.
Quote: unJonI did not know that. Thank you.
Now you know where to turn to if you ever need utterly useless information like this.
Quote: WizardIt tastes worse than it sounds. Even a tiny amount will ruin whatever you put it on.
I do have a question for the members down under -- What's the difference between Vegemite and Marmite? I think they're the same, but it's called Marmite in New Zealand.
Different brands. Kind of like Heinz vs Hunt's ketchup.
Quote: rsactuaryQuote: WizardIt tastes worse than it sounds. Even a tiny amount will ruin whatever you put it on.
I do have a question for the members down under -- What's the difference between Vegemite and Marmite? I think they're the same, but it's called Marmite in New Zealand.
Different brands. Kind of like Heinz vs Hunt's ketchup.
Marmite is a yeast extract product made from by-products of beer brewing. It's the quintessential 'love it or hate it' product from UK manufacturer Unilever. They made spoof ads about the fact you either love it or hate it. Nothing in between. It's been around since 1907.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marmite
Vegemite is a similar product made in Australia previously made by Kraft foods. It's been around since 1922.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegemite.
I'd say, broadly the same.
Quote: DRichFoster's didn't seem to be that popular the times that I have been to Austrailia. Victoria Bitters (VB) beer seemed to be the choice of most people that I met.
Fosters is rarely even sold in Australia. It’s basically for export only. Can’t even remember the last time I saw it here. Maybe 20 years ago in a bottle shop and never in a bar.
Quote: WizardIt tastes worse than it sounds. Even a tiny amount will ruin whatever you put it on.
If you didn't start eating it as a little kid, you're going to hate it. Like English blood sausage, if you were raised eating it you think it's great. If you eat it for the first time as an adult, you want to head for the restroom and barf. In the Far East it's durian, a kind of fruit. People who live there love it, foreigners hate it because it has an overwhelming ammonia odor that you can smell a block away after it's cut open.
Quote: AussieFosters is rarely even sold in Australia. It’s basically for export only. Can’t even remember the last time I saw it here. Maybe 20 years ago in a bottle shop and never in a bar.
Having been to Australia twice, I agree. My go-to beer there is Victoria Bitter. I think the locals just call it VB.
Quote: WizardHaving been to Australia twice, I agree. My go-to beer there is Victoria Bitter. I think the locals just call it VB.
Quote: EvenBobQuote: WizardIt tastes worse than it sounds. Even a tiny amount will ruin whatever you put it on.
If you didn't start eating it as a little kid, you're going to hate it. Like English blood sausage, if you were raised eating it you think it's great. If you eat it for the first time as an adult, you want to head for the restroom and barf. In the Far East it's durian, a kind of fruit. People who live there love it, foreigners hate it because it has an overwhelming ammonia odor that you can smell a block away after it's cut open.
I tried durian in Thailand. Hard for me to see how it is considered ‘food’! One hotel we stayed at had a ‘No durian’ sign, kind of like a ‘no smoking’ sign here....
Quote: gamerfreakI think vegemite is a spread? Always wanted to try it.
If you knew how it tastes, you probably wouldn't want it. Promite's similar but much nicer. Stick to Promite.
Quote: WizardIt tastes worse than it sounds. Even a tiny amount will ruin whatever you put it on.
I do have a question for the members down under -- What's the difference between Vegemite and Marmite? I think they're the same, but it's called Marmite in New Zealand.
I can't remember what Marmite tastes like, but Promite is something I like, and I think it's far better than Vegemite. Vegemite does well in the waste bin. Marmite would be a different product, but how different, I don't know.
BTW, Once Dear tells me I use a VPN that puts me squarely in Australia. Now I thought VPNs were meant to disguise one's location. So much for VPNs. And, I've never disguised the fact that I'm Australian, in my posts. OD also says that my posts are being watched closely. He/she can be my guest. OD seems to think that me using a VPN is somewhat immoral, and ODs ability to scan is quite questionable because OD seems to miss quite a lot of the information within my posts.
Anyway, what seems strange is why OD doesn't just PM me and ask for my phone number? That would clearly show what country I'm from, and help allay any fears I'm a sock, coz he/she would be speaking to someone (me) in person. OD would need to let me know approx. when he/she's going to call, coz I get spam calls from the US that I don't answer.
I could go on and on, but as this is just a BTW kind of post, I'll refrain.
Quote: billryanTrue, but would a sock puppet know that?
Yeh, you're right. I'm a sock puppet. Now that that's out the way, I'm a very clever sock puppet and know all about Australia.
What'ya wanna know? Beer...depends what state in Australia you're from, because people are rather parochial and tend to like the beers that are served up in the state they're from. Fosters, New South Wales, I believe. So if you're from there, you'll generally back Fosters.
Kangaroo? Ahhh, good for the dog, or disguised in a slow cooked stew. Vegemite, see the above posts. Anything else?
Quote: WizardHaving been to Australia twice, I agree. My go-to beer there is Victoria Bitter. I think the locals just call it VB.
Victorians will back it, but other states may suggest you try their favourite beer. Get my drift? It depends what state in Australia you're from, or travelling in, that will recommend the beer to drink.
Quote: EvenBobQuote: WizardIt tastes worse than it sounds. Even a tiny amount will ruin whatever you put it on.
If you didn't start eating it as a little kid, you're going to hate it. Like English blood sausage, if you were raised eating it you think it's great. If you eat it for the first time as an adult, you want to head for the restroom and barf. In the Far East it's durian, a kind of fruit. People who live there love it, foreigners hate it because it has an overwhelming ammonia odor that you can smell a block away after it's cut open.
Yes, true. I can understand those from countries other than Australia, not liking Vegemite. I was brought up here and never really liked it, but I can certainly stomach it. One way it can be enjoyed is on a soft fresh bread bun with margarine or butter. But that's about it.
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I tried durian in Thailand. Hard for me to see how it is considered ‘food’! One hotel we stayed at had a ‘No durian’ sign, kind of like a ‘no smoking’ sign here....
Durian has such a bad ammonia smell it has been known to drive customers away. It's so bad that some places have ordinances against eating Dorian outdoors.
Quote: WellbushVictorians will back it, but other states may suggest you try their favourite beer. Get my drift? It depends what state in Australia you're from, or travelling in, that will recommend the beer to drink.
I've only been in New South Wales and saw VB everywhere. I can't think of any other brand to have nearly it's level of dominance. Of course, that doesn't mean it's good, but I still liked it.
The one brand we know of here in the USA, Fosters, is not particularly popular down under.
Quote: WizardI've only been in New South Wales and saw VB everywhere. I can't think of any other brand to have nearly it's level of dominance. Of course, that doesn't mean it's good, but I still liked it.
Yeah, that could be true. I’m not from that part of Australia, nor much of a beer drinker. I have traveled fleetingly to most parts of Australia years ago, and I’m just recalling my experiences from then. The other brands from those parts are Tooheys and Carlton. XXXX is a Queensland beer and Emu - Western Australia.
Quote: MrVMore Vicoria Bitter is sold in Australia, by volume, than any other.
The one brand we know of here in the USA, Fosters, is not particularly popular down under.
I’m not a beer connoisseur but Fosters could be an interesting brand to look at. I’m pretty sure it got quite popular and profitable in foreign markets (that may just be the US?), and the company may have even been bought out by a foreign owner?
Suspension list discussion of Vegemite.
Wizard should take a day at least.
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Quote: WizardI've only been in New South Wales and saw VB everywhere. I can't think of any other brand to have nearly it's level of dominance. Of course, that doesn't mean it's good, but I still liked it.
I have also only been to NSW. Both of my trips were business and we were really only in Sydney.
I drank many VB's, probably too many, but I really don't remember it being good or bad. Just another beer.
Quote: MrVJust wondering: As a "people," who drinks more beer: Aussies or Kiwis?
I think they both drink s;&t loads
Quote: MrVJust wondering: As a "people," who drinks more beer: Aussies or Kiwis?
Aussies. They are 17th in consumption per capita. Kiwis are 27th. Us Yanks are 20th.
Source: List of countries by beer consumption per capita.
Rebuke to all the above posters ( except one) in this hijack, including wizard and oncedear
Granted, Fosters did originate in Australia, but I doubt that any of the Fosters I have drunk in my lifetime were brewed there. I read that in the 2000's, Fosters was indeed imported... from Canada!
By the way, I stopped drinking Fosters when they downsized their "oil cans" from 32 oz to 24 oz. Hey, Fosters, did you think we wouldn't notice?
Quote: Joeman
By the way, I stopped drinking Fosters when they downsized their "oil cans" from 32 oz to 24 oz. Hey, Fosters, did you think we wouldn't notice?
That was a good thing. Drink less bad beer.
Indeed, it cuts both ways. I sometimes struggle to understand American accents in relaxed chats. I suspect we all subconsciously adopt a 'telephone voice' when needed, but when relaxed and chatting with local friends, our use of dialect increases.Quote: onenickelmiracleCrocodile Dundee and the band Men at work really fooled me into thinking an Australian accent is quite mild, guess the same is true for English UK, I really struggle to understand them at all. Their accent is sometimes like a speech impediment in America.
You probably underestimate regional and cultural variations, too. Some regions have very crisp and easily understood accents and that's where call centres spring up.
Yup definitely thought of you. No wonder I'm spelling gray grey. I like this channel, but he can be really hard to grab his words. What's more I used to think English and Australian were nearly identical lol.Quote: OnceDearIndeed, it cuts both ways. I sometimes struggle to understand American accents in relaxed chats. I suspect we all subconsciously adopt a 'telephone voice' when needed, but when relaxed and chatting with local friends, our use of dialect increases.
You probably underestimate regional and cultural variations, too. Some regions have very crisp and easily understood accents and that's where call centres spring up.
Added: I completely forgot I even prefer closed captioning for regular American English. I can hear, I cannot understand unless it's really premium sound like in my car, and that's mainly music which words become clear for the first time. Usually closed captioning is so I don't get lost with American English.
Quote: WizardIt tastes worse than it sounds. Even a tiny amount will ruin whatever you put it on.
I do have a question for the members down under -- What's the difference between Vegemite and Marmite? I think they're the same, but it's called Marmite in New Zealand.
Actually, to clarify, Marmite is a different product, but quite similar to Vegemite, from memory. I’ll try and buy some and give you the low down. I think it may not taste quite so bad as Vegemite, but we’ll see. I definitely think Promite would be heaps better than both, and I have some in my cupboard.
Just getting back to you on this wiz, sadly, there's hardly any difference in taste. The sugar content in Marmite is about 5%, whereas Vegemite it's about 2%. Promite is also an Australian product but quite nice. Well worth a try. Sugar content is up around 10 or 13%.Quote: WizardIt tastes worse than it sounds. Even a tiny amount will ruin whatever you put it on.
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I do have a question for the members down under -- What's the difference between Vegemite and Marmite? I think they're the same, but it's called Marmite in New Zealand.
