#476997 - Mon Jun 22 2009 04:33 PM
Re: Cadbury and Vegemite. Don't fix what ain't broke!
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And again, I'll say pass to both.
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#476998 - Mon Jun 22 2009 06:05 PM
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Registered: Mon Mar 12 2007
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Loc: Hartlepool Durham England UK
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Cadbury's is different in "hot countries"
I know this because a very nice man from Cadbury's wrote to my nanna and explained it all to her. She always used their chocolate to top her famous choccy cakes, and then it "went different" so she wrote to them to tell them - a proper "I'm 88 years old and have used your chocolate for 60 years" type letter.
It turned out she'd gotten an "export" bar and they put *something* in it to make the melting point higher.
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#477001 - Tue Jun 23 2009 03:33 AM
Re: Cadbury and Vegemite. Don't fix what ain't broke!
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Multiloquent
Registered: Sat Feb 25 2006
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Loc: Adelaide South Australia
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Forgive me for saying, but I don't think Cadbury's chocolate could get any worse than it already is. Although I love their Caramello Koala's, I find the chocolate bars truly awful. 
To me, Cadbury is the best chocolate. It is what I was raised on, and the milk chocolate tastes just as it should - creamy, chocolately, but not too much of either.
I enjoy other chocolate (except the cheap stuff - blergh) but not as much. When I'm stressed only Cadbury makes it better.
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#477002 - Tue Jun 23 2009 04:45 AM
Re: Cadbury and Vegemite. Don't fix what ain't broke!
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Registered: Mon Feb 10 2003
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Loc: Sydney
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As far as Cadbury chocolate goes I only like the Flake,it`s something I REALLY enjoy eating. If given the choice though between Cadbury and say Nestle I will choose Cadbury every time now that Nestle have changed their formula for the Kit Kat,I hate the new taste.
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#477003 - Tue Jun 23 2009 04:47 AM
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Registered: Fri Jun 21 2002
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I must intervene here, as an expert on Vegemite. After all, I've eaten the stuff since I was a baby, and show no signs of giving it up yet! I was one of the 300,000 who took part in the survey, so I guess I can take some of the blame if people don't like the new product. However, I'd like a little praise when you all find that the new stuff is great!  Apparently, the original recipe Vegemite (sheesh, sounds like KFC, doesn't it?!) has never been on the market in the US, because the Americans couldn't adjust to the bitter yeast taste, and it's only been available from specialty shops and by friends who sent it over. Soooo....guess which market the new Vegemite is aimed firmly at? Yup, as Kraft is now an American-owned company, they want a product that's going to make them some American money! And if Australians take to it as well, it will be purely a bonus. And in case you're wondering how Leau and I get on when she hates Vegemite and I love it, it's easy. We have an arrangement - she buys it and I eat it! I'll take that Vegemite avatar now.... 
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#477004 - Tue Jun 23 2009 05:45 AM
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In previous vegemite threads I seem to remember you saying, Dalgleish, that you spread it on thick? (the vegemite, I mean, least I be misunderstood again in this thread ) See, I remember the important things about people. I took part in the survery as well but I said I liked it with honey.  My son took part in the survery and said that he liked it on pizza. I did read somewhere a person described a "tiger toast" where a bit of toast is buttered and spread with vegemite then strips of cheese and then grilled. I've never been tempted about the vegemite and cheese thing but that does sound good.
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#477005 - Tue Jun 23 2009 08:31 AM
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What kind of cheese is being added to the vegemite?
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#477006 - Tue Jun 23 2009 09:24 AM
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Forgive me for saying, but I don't think Cadbury's chocolate could get any worse than it already is. Although I love their Caramello Koala's, I find the chocolate bars truly awful.
Sorry. Some things just can't be forgiven!!
I've alerted the authorities and, boy! Will you have some questions to answer next time you try to enter the country!!
Lol, I'll just have to bribe them with some REAL chocolate then, won't I?
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And in case you're wondering how Leau and I get on when she hates Vegemite and I love it, it's easy. We have an arrangement - she buys it and I eat it!
And there I was, trying so hard not to be negative about Cadbury AND Vegemite at the same time.  You're right though... 
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In previous vegemite threads I seem to remember you saying, Dalgleish, that you spread it on thick? (the vegemite, I mean, least I be misunderstood again in this thread )
It's only thickly spread when I make him breakfast and forget Vegemite's not peanut paste.
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#477009 - Tue Jun 23 2009 09:16 PM
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#477010 - Mon Jun 29 2009 04:44 PM
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'Fraid I can't comment on the Vegemite/Marmite debate, having only tasted the Vegemite and finding it very similar to Bovril. I hate Bovril. We used to get it diluted in boiling water in a thermos flask to have at lunchtime in school, and just the odour is enough to put anybody off lunch altogether. I do, however, feel qualified to comment on the Cadbury debate I was brought up on Cadbury, and I love it just the way it is!!! (or should I say 'was'?). Not sickly-sweet like Kinder or other 'foreign' chocolates, nor yet as bland as cheap easter eggs, it's just right - creamy and chocolatey without any bitterness. I have come to love Cote d'Or too for it's rich chocolate flavour just enough without getting to the bitterness of dark chocolate (can anybody see that I don't like dark chocolate? ). I lived for over six years in Belgium, and have yet to come around to liking the Belgian chocolates, truffles and other delights. 'fraid they just are too rich for my taste. (sorry, and 'real' chocolate-lovers out there  ). Give me good ole Cadbury's glass-and-a-half-of full-cream-dairy-milk-chocolate anyday!
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#477011 - Mon Jul 06 2009 05:32 AM
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I should intervene here as I am able to buy the Cadbury's chocolate that is produced in Australia and also that from UK and believe me there is a massive difference. I am afraid the Ozzie version doesn't come anywhere near that of the UK for taste or texture.
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#477012 - Thu Jul 09 2009 04:06 AM
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Registered: Fri Jun 21 2002
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I tasted the new Vegemite tonight.
I can see how it might take off, as it doesn't have the 'bitter' taste that people either love or hate. It somewhat resembles Nutella when it's spread.
I don't think it will be a huge hit with current Vegemite eaters, but it might open the door for a new generation.
And I've submitted my suggestion for the name of the new product. I'm not telling you what it is, unless I win the comp!
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#477014 - Thu Jul 09 2009 08:01 AM
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I`m not sure what type of cheese was used or perhaps is still being used in the Vegemite and cheese slices ClaraSue . I suspect it might be normal Kraft cheddar but I`m not sure. Edited to add after a quick search......... Quote:
Vegemite and cheese
During the 1990s, Kraft released a product in Australia known as Vegemite Singles. It combined two of Kraft's major products into one. The product consisted of Kraft Singles with Vegemite added, thus creating Vegemite-flavoured cheese. This extension of the Vegemite product line was an attempt by Kraft to capitalise on the enormous popularity of Vegemite and cheese sandwiches (made by placing a slice of cheese into a Vegemite sandwich). Vegemite Singles were later taken off the market, possibly due to poor sales.
From here.
Edited by damnsuicidalroos (Thu Jul 09 2009 08:06 AM)
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#477016 - Sat Jul 11 2009 07:34 AM
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We can buy little mini rounds of cheddar with marmite in it, in those little individual portion pack things.
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#477017 - Tue Nov 24 2009 10:39 AM
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Ah yeah. I have them everyday for my lunch. Cheese and marmite is so nice. I don't understand how people don't like marmite! Make Money On The Internet
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#477018 - Tue Nov 24 2009 05:14 PM
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Registered: Thu Jan 04 2007
Posts: 957
Loc: Gloucestershire UK
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I'm terrified to poke my Beagle nose into this debate, but I thought I'd share my late father's favourite late-night snack with you...
Lightly toast a slice of bread and butter. Lightly spread with Marmite.
Mash sardine (other fish are available), and spread on Marmited toast.
Cover with grated cheese and pop under grill until cheese bubbling.
Enjoy!
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