A natter of substance Nov 24, 2008
"I'm a bit like Vegemite and lamingtons - I've been around so long most of them know me one way or another," she says. "I'd like to think they think they're sitting down with a friend and having a conversation. I just treat them like a mate. And sometimes I can tell that if I just ask one more question they'll open up. "With Tracy, there was no way I was going to get anything out of her about her personal life because she doesn't discuss it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
What outback? Nov 22, 2008
Vegemite A savoury spread made from yeast extract. Looks, smells and tastes like the gunk left over from beer production, which it basically is. (Globe and Mail)
(Stone)King of the jungle Nov 14, 2008
Over time, rumours were spread like Vegemite from people who didn't trust this outsider from another time and place. Like the one that he had been a boxer or that he lived in a stolen car on the outskirts of town and that his body is covered in tattoos and he used to play lead guitar in a heavy-rock band named the Berko Boys in Sydney, looking more like a hillbilly David Lee Roth than Robert Johnson. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Good On Ya, Mate! Nov 3, 2008
CougZone talks to the senior as he talks about his upcoming final season and Vegemite. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Kath & Kim's ratings crash Oct 19, 2008
American critics largely savaged the NBC show, with the New York Post describing it as the "worst idea for an import from the land Down Under since Vegemite". AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Ratings slide Oct 18, 2008
"Only 6 million wanted to gawk at Molly Shannon's tacky outfits this time around,'' Entertainment Weekly reported. The US show made its Australian debut last Sunday on the Seven Network with 1.2 million curious Aussies tuning in to win the time slot. American critics largely savaged the NBC show, with the New York Post describing it as the "worst idea for an import from the land Down Under since Vegemite. AAP. (The Age, Australia)
Australian cook finds comforts of home in Ames Oct 16, 2008
" And no, Blitvich is not a fan of Vegemite, the food spread made from yeast extract that is popular Down Under. "I can't stand Vegemite myself," she said. "It's an acquired taste. " Laura Pieper can be reached at 232-2161, Ext. 353, or lpieper@amestrib.com. Pavlova Recipe by Helen Blitvich 4 egg whites 1 cup sugar Filling 1 1/2 cups whipping cream 1/4 cup sugar 4 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries) Place egg whites in a small bowl beat with electric mixer... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Curious Aussies tune in to US Kath And Kim Oct 14, 2008
The New York Post gave the show one star, describing it as the "worst idea for an import from the land Down Under since Vegemite". Australia's Kath And Kim stars and creators, Jane Turner and Gina Riley, are executive producers of the American show. (ABC Online)
The Cougar Lounge - The Vanishing Herring Oct 13, 2008
Perhaps the problem with those Aggies is that they are not Aussies and that is not their fault since there can only be a finite number of people on the planet who can have a strange attraction to vegemite. They are not exactly Canadians has the Lounge mentioned lately that we like those Canadians. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
US Kath & Kim 'worse than Vegemite' Oct 11, 2008
US Kath and Kim 'worse than Vegemite ... "NBC's unfunny adaptation of the wildly funny Australian sitcom is arguably the worst idea for an import from the Land Down Under since Vegemite," the review said ... "Like the yeast-extract spread and its offspring, the Vegemite sandwich and the Cheesymite scroll, (it) is just not something that suits the American palette. While the characters in the Aussie version are squirm-worthy, they are still likeable. In the American version, they are merely... (NEWS.com.au)
Vegemite spreads the news of a happy little milestone Oct 6, 2008
She's the marching, smiling girl perched atop the Vegemite jar in the 1959 "We're Happy Little Vegemites" commercial ... Yesterday Ms Cavanagh, 56, joined other actors from the commercial and past and present Kraft employees and their families to celebrate the production of the one-billionth jar of Vegemite ... She remembers the cherry picker lifting her on to the jar and that a long table of lunch for the dancers did not include Vegemite sandwiches. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Benefits and Uses of Nutritional Ye... Oct 6, 2008
It is commonly referred to as 'cheesy', and indeed is often used as a substitute for cheese; a more accurate description might be 'a mild Vegemite flavour. Nutritional yeast can be used in the following ways. (Suite101.com)
Vegemite celebrates a billion jars Oct 5, 2008
The one billionth jar of Vegemite has gone down the production line, proving that Australians really do enjoy it for breakfast, lunch and tea ... Among the people who gathered at Kraft's manufacturing plant in Port Melbourne to mark the occasion of the one billionth jar were two of the girls from the original Happy Little Vegemites television commercial ... "Australians really love their Vegemite. Around the world they may not be so keen on it, but it is one of those things which is an... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Letters to the editor (Sept. 26) Oct 5, 2008
orygun wrote on Sep 28, 2008 2:46 PM:" Vegemite (along with similar products such as marmite & promite) is a good vegetarian source of B-complex vitamins. Tastes kinda gross, though... ". TruthTeller wrote on Sep 29, 2008 9:07 AM:" I'm with VH on this one. Americans, generally speaking, eat far too much meat. Meat is, of course, good, but not in excess.T.T. ". (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Parcels of memory, a bite at a time Oct 3, 2008
Warby is one of a growing breed of retailers that seek to satisfy expats yen for the tastes of home - whether it be Vegemite savory spread for Australians, HP Brown Sauce for Britons or Hokkien noodles for Asians. That is not to say any of them are cheap treats. (International Herald Tribune -- At Home)
Fall TV: Remade in the USA Oct 3, 2008
Kath and Kim, though, shows that, as with Vegemite, not all flavors are so easily translated. The premise is the same as the original: single fortysomething Kath (Molly Shannon) has her life disrupted when her dimbulb daughter Kim (Selma Blair) leaves her husband and shows up at Kath's doorstep. (Time.com)
Out of the closet Sep 23, 2008
Vegemite I can't live without it, and I don't know anyone who can ... Vegemite There's no point having it unless it's on toast that's dripping butter - it has to be running down your elbows. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Country From Another Country Sep 16, 2008
"We wanted it to have that kind of old-time country sound," Nicholson told The Post on a (very) long-distance call, just after Chambers had prepared some Vegemite - a popular Aussie sandwich spread - for their boys (Talon, 6, and Arlo, 1). After eight months of writing, they recorded it at a friend's house in just eight days. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Head to the Land Down Under, starting at $2,359 Sep 13, 2008
The dealTo all the now-savvy travelers whove been curious about Vegemite sandwiches since Men at Works 1980s pop hit Down Under, this grouping of Australia packages is for you. The air/lodging combos, starting at just $2,999, showcase cosmopolitan Sydney in New South Wales and tropical Cairns in Queensland the jumping off point for the Great Barrier Reef. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Fish'n'chips that last forever Aug 27, 2008
That's even longer than Vegemite. If you asked an Australian to stop eating fish and chips there's a good chance they'd assume you'd copped a bang on the head with a double-handed gaff and proceed to slap you around the chops with a wet mullet until you came to your senses. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Your say: Are the Australian music press a bunch ofsuck-ups? Aug 13, 2008
We don't ridicule the US for not liking Vegemite, or the Brits for lacking any desire to succeed at sport. Even when we do, we don't expect this to change them. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Duck hunting Aug 12, 2008
The meat is dark and cut quite thick, but it has a wonderful bronzed skin with a little layer of fat left to add moisture, and while the pancakes can be a fraction floury, the presence of a sauce with an almost reductive intensity and a dark vegemite or molasses-like bite makes it duck you want to keep eating. Age Good Food Guide co-editor Necia Wilden is also a fan of the roast duck here. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Sydney anxiously awaits Sunday Aug 8, 2008
Like a pregnancy craving for peanut butter, the appetite to see the Aussie favourites little Vegemite just wont go away. . (LIVENEWS.com.au)
Big outlets must keep shoppers informed Aug 6, 2008
It said a product such as Vegemite was sold in quantities of 145, 150, 220, 400 and 600 grams. Stores would have to reveal the price per 100 grams or one kilogram for each of the different sizes to allow shoppers to work out which was best value. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
High tea and great expectations Aug 5, 2008
Can you be an Australian and not love Vegemite. I think not. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Price checks bogged in the detail Aug 1, 2008
au/ffximage/2008/07/31/th_vegemite_index-lgthumb__90x60 ... au/ffximage/2008/07/31/th_vegemite_mobile__240x160. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Big Bend People: Been down in Australia, Y’all Jul 31, 2008
And they had this stuff called Vegemite it tastes like vitamins in a paste. It was interesting, Fox added diplomatically. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Comfort amid tight security on harbour cruise Jul 17, 2008
"We also have some Vegemite if needed.". Today is the first time that Captain Cook cruises fleet has cancelled an entire day of its schedule, as 13 of its boats hoisted the Vatican flag for the World Youth Day flotilla. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bite Me Burger Co. Jul 1, 2008
SOME things are meant to go together: hangovers and Vegemite, bogus sick leave and long weekends and burgers by the beach. The Bite Me Burger Co. knows this, which is why it opened an outlet at Bondi. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Desperately seeking a tourist trap Jun 29, 2008
But THIS WAY UP stores would not stock Victoria Bitter or Vegemite. "The idea is for Australia to put its best retail foot forward, so people can go in there to buy a really nice bottle of chardonnay or a specially designed bikini range by Zimmerman or lingerie by Elle Macpherson. You would inspire people to say 'I've bought the T-shirt, now I'm going to visit the country'.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Tim Tams and tea bags for the multitudes Jun 9, 2008
Tim Tams, Weet-Bix, Vegemite, meat pies, barbecued sausage sandwiches and baked beans will help make up the menu of the expected 3. 5 million meals that will be prepared for pilgrims next month at a cost of $15 million. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Aussie themed menu for WYD pilgrims Jun 8, 2008
"We have tried to do that by including some of our more iconic items such as Tim Tams, Weet-Bix Crunch, Vegemite, lamingtons and good old baked beans," Mr Morris said. On the second day of the festivities, 200 barbecues will be held simultaneously, an event dubbed the "WYD Big Aussie BBQ". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Rich country, poor underclass Jun 8, 2008
What a grand opportunity for the Government to have a realistic whack at what ails our nation; to move above such tasteless proposals that a government should forgo $2billion a year in petrol taxes to give a Vegemite sandwich in relief to those who can actually afford to run a car. Surely our politicians are bigger than that. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
After 56 years, grass looks greener on the other side Jun 5, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Jonathan DartJune 5, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Goodbye Victa mowers Jun 5, 2008
Vegemite sold to Kraft (US) in 1926. Aeroplane Jelly sold to McCormick Foods Australia (US) in 1995. (Ninemsn)
Kylie turns 40 May 29, 2008
Kylie - we don't need the surname any more, so let's not bother using it - is like Vegemite. You may love it, you may hate it, but it has undoubtedly become an Australian icon, something you can't avoid. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A shoppers' guide to happier little Vegemites May 12, 2008
A survey of prices had found that the cost per gram of Vegemite in a 150-gram jar was half that of a 60-gram jar ... au/news/national/a-shoppers-guide-to-happier-little-vegemites/2008/05/11/1210444244287. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
In Baggy Green vs Greenbacks, IPL has won the toss and elected tobat Apr 12, 2008
WE LIKE our national cricketers to Strepsil-up after each rendition of the national anthem, to blubber when the Southern Cross comes into view at night, to have given serious thought as to whether "true blue" is a cockatoo or just Vegemite. So when we hear that, like many of us, some Australian players are motivated by fortune and ambition, it tends to jar like Darrell Hair in a turban. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Down Under comes downtown Apr 10, 2008
The restaurant even sells Vegemite, the legendary paste made from leftover beer brewer's yeast, which is said to be truly an acquired taste. Batto, the managing partner, said Lark Street was chosen because of the demographics: lots of college-age customers and young professionals, plus a strong potential for selling "joltz," a frozen energy drink. (Albany Times Union)
Finally, they can farewell their dad Apr 5, 2008
And he has memories of his father bringing Vegemite toast to his upstairs bedroom each morning while HMAS Sydney was in port. Mr Aylott was seven when his father, Billy, and 644 other sailors died in the Sydney's sinking, and he has lived in hope of seeing photographic evidence of the lost wreck. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
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Kaya is a spread made from eggs and coconut and is an acquired taste, but has the same kind of appeal to old Asia hands as Vegemite has to Australians. Little Penang Authentic Colonial Coffeestall (pbnv\U). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Independents cry foul on big two's grocery price difference Mar 27, 2008
"For example, while Heinz Beans and Coke may well have been slightly cheaper in WA at that time, other products such as Vegemite, Nescafe coffee and Pepsi were cheaper in NSW. "Picking only two products out of 30,000 at one particular moment in time in order to justify an entire argument is misleading and not credible. " An inquiry into grocery prices by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, an election promise of the Rudd Government, has had 118 submissions. The first public... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Yahoo!'s move to Geneva raises fears about Britain's tax policy Mar 15, 2008
Kraft, the US food manufacturer whose brands include Vegemite and Toblerone, moved its main office from London to Zurich last year. Experian, the credit history company, chose Dublin for is new headquarters, while the Surrey head office of Gallaher, maker of Camel and Salem cigarettes, is to be relocated to Geneva by its new owner, Japan Tobacco. (Independent)
Where it's happy hour every hour Mar 6, 2008
Mike banters, Who's got the Vegemite. A kangaroo spies on us, then bounds away. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Noon comes the call to battle Feb 26, 2008
I watched in amazement as they started spreading their BYO Vegemite and butter on their toast. Once you start eating your lunch you then have to beware of the over-efficient cleaning staff who snatch your soft-drink bottle before it is finished, so that once all the bottles are gone you feel you have to give up your table to the next hungry patrons. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Australian quicks spare top order's blushes Feb 18, 2008
Usually smartly executed pulls are his damper and Vegemite. Now the stroke stood solitary, owing to the company it was keeping. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Breaking the mould Feb 17, 2008
The stewards on board the RAAF VIP plane kept stocking the jet's pantry with John Howard's favourite marmalade, refusing to heed polite requests that the new man hated the stuff, preferring Vegemite on his breakfast toast. By the end of January, though, some points of difference had begun to emerge between the old regime and the new. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Kraft shares take off as Buffett snaps up key stake Feb 16, 2008
6 per cent stake makes Berkshire the largest investor in the maker of products from cheese to Vegemite. The spin-off of Kraft from Altria Group almost 11 months ago attracted the billionaire Nelson Peltz and other investors who expect growth from the US brands Oscar Mayer deli meats, DiGiorno frozen pizza and Philadephia cream cheese. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Hullo gold, our port in the storm Feb 1, 2008
Then I ate a piece of toast with Vegemite. Yogi, our senior chartist, who is prone at times to acts of mild eccentricity, announced that he had met a genuine Australian subprime mortgagee. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Welcome to the era of the Indian cricket council Jan 30, 2008
let us get a few points cleared as some would say"hard 1. even a schoolboy should know this.There was no proof in the form of either recordings or witness by the umpires. So in any court of law harbhajan had to be cleared. like it or not thats the way courts work. 2. it is really amusing to know that some people do not consider bastard as abuse. i guess they do not care when their mom is insulted. 3. read up on newton guys. the old boy stated long ago action gets reaction. you abuse someone you... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Viewpoint: Noted in passing... Jan 30, 2008
But lonely students preparing to repeat this experiment at the Jester buffet should be warned - the mere addition of Vegemite to a diet may be enough to "agitate" even the most Zen of rodents. Update your Facebook profiles. (The Daily Texan, TX)
A Pear Gingerbread recipe Jan 28, 2008
Vegemite (vegetable extract). Dried shrimp. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
The fun of the fetta Jan 22, 2008
DULCIE MILTIADES recalls the faces kids made in the school playground when, instead of pulling out a Vegemite sandwich, she unwrapped leftover keftedes (rissoles) or pasticho (Cypriot moussaka). Raised by a Greek-Cypriot father and an Anglo-Celtic mother who quickly learned to cook everything from mezedes to moussaka, Miltiades came to appreciate good food and good company from an early age. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Moscow, Australia| Jan 16, 2008
Heres the verbatim interview: So, Anastasia, do you like Vegemite. Um yes, I think. (iAfrica.com)
Loaves and fishes the Australian way Jan 6, 2008
WYD pilgrim services director Geoff Morris said the food would come with a distinct Australian flavour, with the iconic Vegemite sandwich and ever-popular Tim Tam appearing in lunch packs. "We want to put a little bit of an Australian twist in it," Mr Morris said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Quick, Skip, the cousins face extinction Jan 2, 2008
"He first came here in 1978, to Canberra, where he completed a PhD at the Australian National University. He later spent four years in Western Australia, before moving to Sydney 19 years ago.These days he spends as much time as possible in the Simpson Desert, where four times a year he takes groups of students, other researchers and public volunteers on "trap and release" field research trips.Not all go to plan. In 2000, after 10 years of trying, he persuaded his wife - with the promise of... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Once more unto the beach Dec 30, 2007
Four years later, April 30, 2005, I was in the kitchen, making Vegemite sandwiches for my son's lunch and listening with interest to a report about the commemorations in Vietnam. It was 30 years since the end of the war. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Mills puts St. Mary's, himself in spotlight Dec 23, 2007
He's a big fan of the $1 menu at Wendy's, but he also misses the Vegemite sandwiches he eats in Australia. Mills likes Chris Brown's album and knows the words to almost every song but, every now and then, he'll listen to one of his Aussie CDs. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Aussie imports sparking Saint Mary's Dec 19, 2007
"They eat this stuff called vegemite that's horrible," Samhan says. "They tried to get us to eat it.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Starlight brings star bright to Randwick Dec 12, 2007
Goodrem was even happy to answer questions from young fans, such as what she ate for breakfast (Vegemite toast) and her most embarrassing moment (forgetting the words to the national anthem at a high school basketball game), and later visited a little girl who was too sick to leave her bed but who said she was her biggest fan. The questions from the crowd were easy enough but when it came to answering a journo's questions about the visit, Goodrem cut the interview short. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Olympiakos is on the verge of reaching the knockout stages of the Champions League, which would be a victory for all of Greece. Dec 11, 2007
Now there are plenty of ultras in the world reading this and choking on their Vegemite sandwiches. "Damn Americans!" they're saying. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Telstra mobile advertising claims 'deceptive' Dec 9, 2007
"Telstra gives its customers credit for understanding advertising. Do people really believe Vegemite puts a rose in every cheek?". ACCC chairman Graeme Samuel said telcos, in an increasingly competitive marketplace, must reflect real-world experience when promoting network and hardware capabilities. (NEWS.com.au)
Telstra misled consumers, says judge Dec 6, 2007
"Do people really believe that Vegemite puts a rose in every cheek?". Telstra said most of the ads had not been aired in months, and the remainder - mostly on websites - would be "updated". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Telstra insists Next G is everywhere Dec 6, 2007
"Telstra gives its customers credit for understanding advertising. "Do people really believe that Vegemite puts a rose in every cheek. . (The Australian)
Lifting rates just before cup Dec 5, 2007
Michael Evans once saw God in a piece of toast and Vegemite ... Michael Evans once saw God in a piece of toast and Vegemite. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
