After years of complaining that Vegemite was not really a food but a cruel joke perpetuated by Australians on tourists, Blayne has tried Vegemite. For those unfamiliar with this particular form of gourmet food, Vegemite is a black, salty and bitter-tasting yeast spread that provides a large percentage of one's daily vitamin B. It's also pretty much universally abhorrent to people who aren't Australian or who haven't grown up on it. But for those who love it, we love it a lot!!
I grew up on Vegemite and particularly enjoy it on toast with aged Cheddar and a slice of tomato. Blayne, who ate a tiny piece of toasted smeared with a small amount of Vegemite, pronounced that it taste better than it smelt. He doesn't plan to tried it again.
I plan to bring Vegemite back for Dad and myself. I was delighted yesterday when we passed a Vegemite manufacturing facility in Melbourne: the home of Vegemite!!!
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