Hey, Vegemite Is Not Half Bad….

I just tried it for the first time. Did what an Aussie lady recommended and toasted a (keto) bread (waffle) with some butter melted on it and just put a tiny bit on it. Nice savory flavor. Was looking for something with flavor that wasn’t sweet to put on toast.

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SW-User

I don't like either one, but then again, it's been years since I tried them, so maybe I'll give it a go again. When you're in the grocery store, Walmart, or health food store, check the International and/or Condiments sections, near the jams, jellies, peanut butter. Marmite might be there. When I'm looking for something particular, I check online with the stores nearby. If they have it, I can note the aisle or section they're in.

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@SW-User My taste changed as I’ve aged. I used to not like ginger that much for a spice or tea till I was in my late-30’s and then I craved it. I liked Worcestershire sauce in some recipes but now I get a little bowl and put it in it when I have roast chicken to dip it in or broiled steak, I crave it a lot. So Vegemite will also help with that umami craving. I think Vegemite might add a little taste to sandwiches I make with those keto waffles too.

SW-User

@cherokeepatti Unfortunately, ginger is one of those things that I keep trying to go back to because I know it's good for me but it's another difficult one for me. It has a perfumy taste for some weird reason. So does Rosemary, Cardamom, and a few others. Cilantro tastes like soap and I can't even begin to tell you how raw green peppers taste to me. I'm assuming I have some sort of an allergy to these things and my taste buds reject them to keep me from becoming ill. But, I know what you mean about craving umami. I do too.

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@SW-User Cilantro disgust can be genetic, there is a gene that is a marker for that. or maybe you are a super taster and they overwhelm your tastebuds.

SW-User

@cherokeepatti It's a possibility. I've always had a very sensitive sense of smell and taste.