Marmite

[mockney piers]

Here's the article that kicked off the huge indy marmite debate of 2006

http://comment.independent.co.uk/columnists_m_z/thomas_sutcliffe/article351676.ece

[Brendan]

Well I don't mind if my Marmite is served internally or externally really.

Your link Mockney:-S

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[Brendan]

Or perhaps not. It's working now!

[mockney piers]

> Well I don't mind if my Marmite is served internally or externally really.

I do recall a tale about how someone on his travels was raving about marmite's prophylactic properties against mosquito bites; the next day he found a Danish chap having helped himself to his marmite, spreading it on his ankles, obviously refusing to believe that anybody would actually eat the stuff!!

[Brendan]

I didn't realise it kept mossies away. Is there much truth in that?

[mockney piers]

Something about the smell as it seeps out your pores, keeps them away apparently.

"Some suggest that the consumption of Marmite can ward off mosquitos[9], the reasoning being that the skin gives off a scent, unnoticeable to humans, but which mosquitoes find unappealing, or that the vitamin B content wards off the flying pests. British travellers to tropical locations sometimes take Marmite with them to eat during the trip, although it has been shown that the B vitamin complex does not repel mosquitoes.[10]" [wikipedia]

[Keef]

I think I've mentioned this before, but YOU'RE ALL WEIRD!!!!!

[mockney piers]

I think the hideous quantity and mix of booze we drank on your stag may have had a similar effect.

My wee has certainly been frightening to behold of late!!!

[Keef]

Fair point :-S

[dulwichmum]

Mr Piers!!!

Shame on you young man. I am horrified by your in polite chatter. There are ladies present...

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Tried the squeezy stuff at work yesterday. Tastes the same, though of a thinner consistency - convenient but not as satisfying. Just not cricket.

[MP - wash your mouth out with marmite]

[mockney piers]

sorry:-$

Mmmmmmmmmmm marmite

[TillieTrotter]

Well I for one swear that it keeps the mossies away, I always take a jar with me when I go somewhere hot!

[Marmora Man]

Who received "LOver's Marmite" today as Valentine present? I did.

[KalamityKel]

Two of my furry ickle monsters have demonstrated the love/hate relationship of marmite... one absolutely adores it the other pulled funny faces after licking my toast, ran away and then threw up :-| the silly moo!

[jumpinjackflash]

My dog loves marmite on toast - at weekends he get 4 slices in the morning as a treat. I love Marmite, so much so I could eat it with a spoon! My partner who is of Guyanese origin hates it, as did my ex who was foreign! So agree with CWALD - must be an English thing. Although my dog is French....

[KalamityKel]

Tut tut mind the salt content in each slice...

[barrymarshall]

Can you still get the Marmite and Guinness combo that was launched last year? Never got round to trying it ... any good?

[Annasfield]

Yep, you can get it in Waitrose. They are doing one with Champagne now *licks lips*

[jumpinjackflash]

yep, well it was in Sainsbury's the other day anyway. Haven't tried it though.

[zephyr]

The Guinness Marmite is only sold by Waitrose (and thus Ocado). Its origin was accidental really. The yeast is supplied to the Unilever (the makers) by particular breweries and from particular beers. A while ago the usual breweries could not supply the required yeast so Unilever turned to Guinness yeast. It does make a difference so it was marketed as such. It is more runny and different flavour than the usual stuff but is lovely. It was only meant to be temporary but was continued due to demand.

The new version 'with champagne' is again a different flavour but is as firm as the usual stuff. I got mine from Sainsburys but I think it is widely available.

[Keef]

Marmora Man Wrote:

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> Who received "LOver's Marmite" today as Valentine present? I did.

Mrs Keef got that... Glad someone got her a card.

[barrymarshall]

where's the nearest Waitrose, then? What's "Ocado"?

[zephyr]

Nearest is in Beckenham followed by Balham and St Katerines Docks depending on where in East Dulwich you are (I checked form my old SE22 postcode).

Ocado.com delivers Waitrose produce.

[mightyroar]

is lover's marmite a euphimism?