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Re^2: The breakfast of champions is... Vegemite
by why_bird (Pilgrim) on May 30, 2008 at 13:29 UTC
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Vegemite..?? Urgh, what is the world coming to? There is a constant war in my household between vegemite and marmite (guess which one I prefer.) and with two people professing their love for vegemite on this poll I feel my position weakening.. Marmite lovers of the world unite and back me up here!
On the other hand, respect for not being able to fit your morning caffeine fix into a mug---I thought I was doing well as a chain drinker of strong tea in those really large Starbucks mugs (which hold just over a pint==568ml)
On the actual topic of this post---porridge is the best breakfast I can think of, though Weetabix are good too, in the 'summer' (such as it exists here). Presumably porridge==oatmeal?
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My daughter and I will eat either one, though I prefer Vegemite on plain buttered toast, and Marmite on toasted cheese sandwiches (or quesadillas). If I run out of one, the other will do in a pinch (being halfway between the UK and Australia, I'm not too partial) :-)
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I've always had the impression that oatmeal is porridge -- I've never seen them standing together, for example.
Boil water for tea and quick oatmeal. Tear up a crystallized ginger piece, toss in bowl. Toss in dried blueberries or dried cherries. Put in quick oats.
Pour water in teapot, followed by pouring in bowl. Pull tea bags out after three minutes. Stir oatmeal around, eat about another three to five minutes later.
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"and with two people professing their love for vegemite on this poll"
Better make that three :)
Well, 20-odd million actually, because just about every kid in Australia literally grows up on it. Vegemite, Weet-bix and Milo.
When I moved to Singapore from Australia about six years ago, one of my biggest concerns was that I may not be able to find my beloved Vegemite. But thankfully, there is a significant aussie expat population in Singapore, which keeps the demand high enough that most supermarkets keep it in stock. So it's Vegemite on toast for me, every morning. Washed down of course, with a nice big mug of Milo with cold milk :D
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Marmite (at least in New Zealand) is pretty much just Vegemite with added sugar.
I have a friend doing a PhD in marmite (no, really) who would disagree :) though if true it would probably explain why I prefer it :P I've always found that the texture of vegemite reminds me of a cross between petroleum jelly and wax which perhaps helps to explain my aversion..
The more important thing though is: do you salt your porridge?
Yes, I certainly do---though the most essential ingredient for me is raisins (fresh fruit like rasberries or blueberries would be nice, but it's usually not practicable for me). Yum :)
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Vegemite? Marmite? We Americans just wash out our brew casks when we're done with them.
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Re^2: The breakfast of champions is... Vegemite
by kabeldag (Hermit) on May 30, 2008 at 15:19 UTC
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Hey, I second that. Vegemite all the way! Vegemite on toast, half a glass of orange juice,
a glass of water, a sip of coffee and an apple for the road. Then an egg & bacon roll for morning tea with a 600ml flavored milk.
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