G'day from "vegemiterules"

Firstly, thank-you so much for taking the time out to read my challenge "An affair to remember - Summer in Paris 1949 - My Memoirs of a love now long lost, but never forgotten" and for leaving your kind comments, very much appreciated. I now pass the baton on to someone else that is willing to take up the challenge, who is willing???????

One such kind visitor, the very famous and witty Gene from Old Horsetail Snake asked the following "Someday when you get a chance, can you tell me (us) what "vegemite" is?. Is it sold in the USA. Is it as good as Peanut Butter?".

Well Gene , Vegemite is loved and eaten by all Australians. It has been part of the Australian culture since 1923. In 1923 Fred Walker discovered and made vegemite. Vegemite is made from brewers yeast - the worlds richest known natural natural source of vitamin B. It originally came in a 2 ounce jar called "pure vegetable extract".

Walker ran an Australian wide competition to offically name his spread, the winning name was Vegemite and in 1923 Vegemite first graced grocers shelves. It was described as delicious on sandwiches and toast. Also improves the flavour of soups, stews and gravies.

Australians took vegemite to their heart, and in every Australian home you will find a jar of Vegemite. Over 22 millions jars of Vegemite are sold in Australia every year. Every Australian that goes overseas, always takes a jar of Vegemite with them.

Every one of our fighting forces since 1923 has had vegemite as part of the staple provisions that they had to carry with them in their survivor packs.

We Aussies love to play tricks on unsuspecting overseas friends, like telling them to spread it at least 3 inches thick on bread or toast. You should see their faces when they chop down, it is a sight to behold.

Did you know that every Aussie baby has vegemite spread on his/her pacifier/dummy fact or fiction?????????

Vegemite is sold in the USA but is so expensive, a lot of Aussies get their supplies shipped from home, it is cheaper to do it this way.

I will kill two birds with one stone here, the lovely and thoughtful Raehan from Agog and Aghast asked "Do you ever eat peanut butter instead of vegemite?/ and would you tell us if you did?"

Peanut Butter has always been made by Australians right here in Australia using 100% Queensland nuts.

Raehan I adore my famous cousin Peanut Butter. We get together occasionally on a girls night out and spread ourselves around, extolling our benefits as a nutrional spread that can be enjoyed by all.

I have been guilty of ocasionally enjoying the taste of Peanut Butter, but I have to be true to myself and say that "vegemiterules".

I hope that you all have a great weekend, and enjoyed this piece of trivia.

Thank-you to Gene and Raehan for asking the questions, I hope I answered them both in part for you.

Hooroo from "vegemiterules" xoxoxoxoxo