WT! Don’t Destroy Vegemite

Darran_AUS · April 15

As an Aussie using Canadian Quicken for Mac I was horrified to hear about the Canadian Food Authority instructing another Aussie running a successful coffee shop in Toronto to destroy and stop selling this Australian favourite spread.

Bloomin' hell: Food authority orders café to destroy $8K worth of Vegemite

Please help Leighton fight this ban and show him your support by writing to your local
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

Love it or hate it, don’t let this ban create a wall between these two great countries (you guys already have enough to deal with the USA).

Hint - if trying Vegemite for the first time DON’T spread it thick - it’s tastes 100% better spread thinly on warm toast with lashings of butter … yum. And when you got the taste, then start then try more.

Ever tried a Vegemite and Cheese (slices) toasty ??? 😋

NotACPA · April 15

This post isn't just "off topic", it's off planet. It has NOTHING to do with Q.

Jon · April 15

True, but this is the Water Cooler section which is intended for that kind of thing.

Palace · April 15

Hey Mate, I'm one US citizen who's all for for Leighton Waters (who own's Found Coffee Shop's) in Toronto, Canada to sell all the Vegemite he can get his hands on. Seems Canadian health official's claim it has to much folate, a type of Vitamin B? 😯 As a matter of fact, next trip to buy groceries will request stores I use here in the Good Ole USA stock Vegemite. Why, it should be required all Canadian politician's eat a Vegemite & Cheese toasty when they drop by White House on official business 🤣 LONG LIVE VEGEMITE!

CaliQkn · April 15

Here is what Copilot has to say about Vegemite:

Vegemite is an iconic Australian food spread made from leftover brewers' yeast extract, blended with vegetable and spice additives. It has a strong, salty, slightly bitter, malty, and umami-rich flavor—similar to beef bouillon.

It was first developed in 1922 by Cyril Callister in Melbourne, Australia, as a local alternative to British Marmite. Since then, it has become a staple in Australian households, often spread thinly on buttered toast or crackers.

Have you ever tried it? Some people love it, while others find its taste a bit intense! 😆

UKR · April 15

Suggestion to the makers of Pop Tarts Toaster Pastries: Add a Vegemite flavored pop tart to your list!

;-)

BK · April 15

G'day, I enjoyed reading this, thank you. But I have to agree with @NotACPA as I also prefer to see the Water Cooler remain Q related since there are so many other avenues where such acquired-taste can be entertained. I'll add a touch of Vegemite to my warm toasted pop tart next time! Cheers.

CaliQkn · April 15

I think the Water Cooler's original intent was to discuss things OTHER THAN QUICKEN. Please see below.

I rather enjoy this post about Vegemite and posts that allow people to discuss other things than Quicken. It lightens the mood and gives a laugh for the day. @UKR post about Vegemite Pop Tarts was pretty funny.

Jon · April 15

If I ever go to Australia (which is one of my bucket list trips) I'll try Vegemite then as part of the local cuisine.

A pop-tart that tastes something like beef bouillon is definitely not on my bucket list.

Jim_Harman · April 15

@Jon If you go for a hike in Australia, don't forget to bring along some scroggin!

BK · April 15

Thank you for the good helpful info @CaliQkn . Now I know.

And the person who gave me the thumbsdown unhelpful mark, I wrote "I prefer"; didn't say it should. It goes against what @CaliQkn kindly discovered for us. Be kind please.

I like to add a touch of Vegemite to pasta sauce as it gives it a great umami flavor and takes it to the next level.

CaliQkn · April 15

@BK you're welcome. I wouldn't give the thumbs down a second thought. I have learned that sometimes they are a relief because they take the pressure off from trying to do the impossible. Getting them is inevitable.

Palace · April 15

Hey @BK You helped me out good while back when my Quicken Deluxe blew a fuse and was wiped completely off my computer. Remember that? Thanks again! Don't worry about a thumbs down. Goes with the territory. I've kicked around This Ole World a good many years; and even I have gotten a few thumbs down, believe it or not 😉 Water off a duck's back 🤣

Rocket J Squirrel · April 16

Thank you all very much. I now have this bit of old lyric stuck in my head. By posting it here, I hope to transfer it to you.

I said, “Do you speak-a my language?”
He just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich
And he said…
“I come from a land down under
Where beer does flow and men chunder”

Palace · April 16

I remember that song back in 1980's! Catchy beat! Made Billboard # 1 around 1984 or so, best I recall. Work some in radio then. Funny about the lyrics "Where beer does flow and men chunder". Best not mention what chunder means here, might get a thumbs down 😯 Anyone can look it up though if so inclined. Back in sailor boy days when we 'hit the beach', did bump into a few Aussies at the local pubs in various & sundry ports. And yes, the beer did flow and some of those Aussies, as well as a few of us swabbies, did chunder 🤪 Not me though, I could handle my liquor? 😉

Darran_AUS · April 20

Success !!!! Us Aussies take our Vegemite seriously. We’ve even engaged our Prime Minister to the cause and the Canadian Food Authority has agreed to allow Leighton to continue selling our nations staple….

Vegemite returns to Toronto cafe's shelves after food agency backs down on non-compliance order

Thanks for the discussion, it’s been fun - now what is the next water cooler conversation ??

Palace · April 20

Or, as Neil Armstrong would say: "That's one small step for Leighton Walters, one giant leap for Vegemite." LONG LIVE VEGEMITE !!!

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