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Hi,
Have just been watching a programme on the television which showed how MARMITE is made from the leftover yeast after the beer is produced.
One favourite drink being turned into a favourite food Can"t be bad

Mmmmmmm, I luuuuurve Marmite (and beer is nice, too )

I think Snooky, that you should drink as much beer as possible so that there will never be a marmite shortage. It is your duty to the nation.

Good thinking,Pongeroon,I"ll give it a go,but not the plastic "smooth/creamflow"types.They are rubbish!!!

snooky, nothing to do with Marmite or beer, but what's that flag you are flying?

Hi Monika,
The flag is the house flag of"Blue Star Line" based in London and in whose ships I sailed as an Engineering Officer in the late 60"s.

Hi Snooky, thought I recognised it, worked in the docks for many many years.

And another thing....those plastic squeezy Marmite pots are an abomination.
I had to buy one t'other day cos they had run out of proper ones, so I am speaking from an informed standpoint. They are wrong. Just say 'no'.

pongeroon wrote:And another thing....those plastic squeezy Marmite pots are an abomination.
I had to buy one t'other day cos they had run out of proper ones, so I am speaking from an informed standpoint. They are wrong. Just say 'no'.

Marmite is an abomination. Just say "No" to Marmite! Eat salt and used engine oil instead

alan refail wrote:Marmite is an abomination. Just say "No" to Marmite! Eat salt and used engine oil instead

Ah-ha, the man behind the school breakfast items ban breaks cover on KG-Forum.

Next on his list, vegetables, 'cos they're grown in that nasty dirty soil stuff and it could, like, have, like, contaminants in it, u-know .

Thank you for that enlightenment, snooky!

And about Marmite: we have a German birdwatching friend who visits the UK most years to indulge in his hobby and ALWAYS takes back a jar of Marmite!

Hi Monika,
I used to take a BIG jar of Marmite with me when I went "deep-sea". It practically had to be kept under lock and key or else it would "walk"!!!
Proof,maybe,that more people love it rather than hate it.

Eat salt and used engine oil instead

I like that too, Alan

Hi Snooky,
Many years ago I had a friend who was a stewardess on BOAC (that shows you how long ago) and she used to take a whole case of Marmite on every flight to Australia. Marmite was a kind of passport to all the wonderful parties that they seem to have down under.
Marmite is certainly something you are addicted or you loathe it.
I simply would not be without it.
I had a Cheddar, Marmite and Lettuce sandwich for my supper last night. No Celery for a change.
Most things, stew wise, always have some Marmite and a couple of shakes of Worcestershire Sauce these somehow add to the flavour without actually tasting either ingredient in the final finished product.
JB.

I agree with you JB, about the merits of Marmite and Worcs sauce in cooking. A spot of either or both will always liven up a rather 'nothing' flavoured dish.

My friend Sue (scary person, will turn you into a frog if vexed) is vegetarian, loathes Marmite and has instructed me never to offer her anything with it in. I made a vegetable and bean stew with Marmite in, and she never found out. Yet....

Hi Pongeroon,
Your friend will never know because the taste simply adds to the whole over all richness.
I make my own Lamb Burgers and when I am adding the very finely chopped onion and green pepper I always put a couple of shakes of Worcestershire and then spread very thin coating of Marmite onto the bap.
I find that I do not have to use as much salt when adding Marmite which according to the guru's must be a good thing.
I have formulated a marinade using both WS and Marmite, honey, mustard and Red Wine Vinegar with a few other ingredients. Pork tenderloin if sliced and steeped for 24 hours is wonderful. I fry in a griddle pan and drizzle some over as it is cooking and the rest is added to the gravy. I serve with chips and flageolet beans which I simply adore.
Having now made myself feel hungry I will go and prepare my lunch.
JB.