June 15, 200916 yr Read it here......... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/a...jectid=10578525 Imagine the uproar from OZ & NZ if it was changed totally.
June 18, 200916 yr They had a naming competition for the new goo. The prize was a ticket to the AFL grand final and a year's supply of the new stuff (cheapskates). My entry suggestion was going to be 'Gooeysh!t', with the slogan 'If it looks like sh!t and tastes like sh!t...' but I refuse to give them the benefits of my wisdom for a two bob prize.
June 25, 200916 yr They had a naming competition for the new goo. The prize was a ticket to the AFL grand final and a year's supply of the new stuff (cheapskates). My entry suggestion was going to be 'Gooeysh!t', with the slogan 'If it looks like sh!t and tastes like sh!t...' but I refuse to give them the benefits of my wisdom for a two bob prize. Can you spread it on a hot pie, then?
June 26, 200916 yr I was given a free sample of it at the supermarket - tried it and put a jar of the original in my shopping basket. Why do the marketing types feel the need to mess with a winning formula? Next they will reduce the strength of VB to avoid tax on it ............. and yes I know they already did this. Sarcasm - the lost art of taking the piss CB
June 26, 200916 yr Sarcasm - the lost art of taking the pissCB Why don't they also change the name to Marmite, that would stir up a bit of fury
June 26, 200916 yr Sarcasm - the lost art of taking the pissCB Why don't they also change the name to Marmite, that would stir up a bit of fury probably because the name was aleady taken We Australians enjoy change as long as things remain the same CB
June 26, 200916 yr It'll never take off, no matter what they name it. Why would you buy this two-bob spread when you can put a jar of the real McCoy in your trolley?
June 27, 200916 yr It'll never take off, no matter what they name it. Why would you buy this two-bob spread when you can put a jar of the real McCoy in your trolley? Because the marketing boys (and girls) rely on the "fashion-cncious" "trendy" part of the population to chase after anything new and overpriced. How do you think Chanel / Armani and all those other fashionistas make their millions? Same thing with the humble breakfasr spreads, now.
June 27, 200916 yr Author Well, Vegemite is priced off my list now. Less V/mite for more dosh. Marmite, 500 gram $NZ4.39 v Vegemite 400 gram $NZ6.00 plus. No contest as I prefer Marmite, only bought Vegemite for the jar. Which is now smaller. I will try the new Veegunk, bound to be sampling around sometime.
June 27, 200916 yr Too true, Humph. If they can flog McCardboard burgers, they can flog anything. Dead horses?
June 27, 200916 yr Author Too true, Humph. If they can flog McCardboard burgers, they can flog anything. Dead horses? Maybe dead crows. Ooooooops where's my flite out........?
June 27, 200916 yr Too true, Humph. If they can flog McCardboard burgers, they can flog anything. Dead horses? Maybe dead crows. Ooooooops where's my flite out........? Well hopefully the Wallabies will flog the bastard French tonight - unlike your compatriots who played the second Test well but not good enough to take the silverware home (why do I think this will come back to haunt me) CB
July 1, 200916 yr Author Too true, Humph. If they can flog McCardboard burgers, they can flog anything. Dead horses? Maybe dead crows. Ooooooops where's my flite out........? Well hopefully the Wallabies will flog the bastard French tonight - unlike your compatriots who played the second Test well but not good enough to take the silverware home (why do I think this will come back to haunt me) CB Reckon the ABs will need to stock up on Vegemite for the......... Jul 18, All Blacks v Australia @ Auckland, 1935 hrs. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,day of reckoning, CB,,,,,hehehe
July 3, 200916 yr I don't really follow the rugby. Am I to assume that the All Blacks are the favourites?
July 6, 200916 yr Author ABs have been bedevilled with injuries. Woollybies have the edge in my book. Also, they have NZ's best coach. Best team on the day will win, hopefully the ABs. AFL, carn the SAINTS.
July 7, 200916 yr I was given a sample pack of this stuff yesterday and it tasted OK once I'd added some real vegemite to it. I really can't see it taking off. I don't know why they have to dumb down a product that already works - next they'll be adding the bread to the mix so we can eat it straight out of the jar.
July 7, 200916 yr I was given a sample pack of this stuff yesterday and it tasted OK once I'd added some real vegemite to it.I really can't see it taking off. I don't know why they have to dumb down a product that already works - next they'll be adding the bread to the mix so we can eat it straight out of the jar. You don't already? Work on the bike, nip into the kitchen and dip your finger straight in. (The V-Jar, silly) Might taste a bit gritty, but it's the real thing.
July 8, 200916 yr I was given a sample pack of this stuff yesterday and it tasted OK once I'd added some real vegemite to it.I really can't see it taking off. I don't know why they have to dumb down a product that already works - next they'll be adding the bread to the mix so we can eat it straight out of the jar. You don't already? Work on the bike, nip into the kitchen and dip your finger straight in. (The V-Jar, silly) Might taste a bit gritty, but it's the real thing. You don't double-dip that finger, I trust?
September 27, 200916 yr I just saw the name they chose for this sub standard variety of Vegemite is "iSnack 2.0" Bloddy hel_l That is really rubbing salt into the wound! What an absolute bloody travesty!! :D :D
September 28, 200916 yr I thought the same thing when I read it in the weekend papers. Rubbish advertisement fitting to the product. CB
September 28, 200916 yr It's a bit bland, I'd imagine it would appeal to Marmite eaters who's taste buds are too wimpy for the real thing. Apparently it's a mix of Vegemite and cream cheese. I suspect the new name will be an advertising catastrophe and the product will slowly disappear off the shelves.
September 28, 200916 yr I've yet to try the new one. Since I also use Vege as a gravy browning for roasts, I wonder if the addition of cream cheese will add extra umami to gravy? I'll give it a go.
September 28, 200916 yr I've yet to try the new one.Since I also use Vege as a gravy browning for roasts, I wonder if the addition of cream cheese will add extra umami to gravy? I'll give it a go. Not kosher. Never get to heaven with that mix.
September 28, 200916 yr Author It's a bit bland, I'd imagine it would appeal to Marmite eaters who's taste buds are too wimpy for the real thing. Apparently it's a mix of Vegemite and cream cheese. I suspect the new name will be an advertising catastrophe and the product will slowly disappear off the shelves. MARMITE has always had more flavour/taste than VEGEMITE. I only bought OZ Vegemite for the 450 gram glass jar, great in the pantry. As mentioned before, TOO blotty dear now, price gouging and smaller jar........ grrrrrrr, Kraft. Still have not found the new gunk, and going by posts here, NOT gunna buy it. Paid 3 bucks at shop selling close dated stocks for 100 sachets of Vegemite today, bringing some with me next month. Had a jar taken off me 2 years ago. I only have cabin baggage, peest me orf, lost my skeeter repellant.
September 28, 200916 yr I've yet to try the new one.Since I also use Vege as a gravy browning for roasts, I wonder if the addition of cream cheese will add extra umami to gravy? I'll give it a go. Not kosher. Never get to heaven with that mix. Yeah, mixing meat and milk products in the same meal - definitely not kosher. Comedians in Oz are having a field day with the new vegemite.
September 29, 200916 yr Dunno, cheese combines well with meat in some dishes Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe with ham and swiss cheese and mushroom sauce. Prep Time: : Cook Time: :25 Ingredients: * 8 boneless chicken breast halves, skin removed * 1/4 teaspoon salt * 1/4 teaspoon pepper * 2 eggs, beaten * 1 cup milk * 4 slices (1 ounce each) cooked ham, cut in half * 4 slices (1 ounce each) Swiss cheese, cut in half * 1/3 cup all-purpose flour * 1 1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs * vegetable oil * . * Mushroom Sauce: * 2 tablespoons butter Preparation: Place each piece of chicken between 2 sheets of wax paper or in food storage bag. Pound gently to flatten, using a rolling pin or smooth side of meat mallet. Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Combine eggs with 1 cup milk; dip chicken pieces in mixture. Place a piece of ham and a piece of cheese in the center of each flattened piece of chicken. Brush top of cheese slices with the milk and egg mixture. Fold ends over the ham and cheese; roll up, beginning with long side. Secure rolls with toothpicks. Dredge chicken in the 1/3 cup flour then dip in remaining milk mixture; roll in bread crumbs to coat well. Place chicken rolls on a plate; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Heat 1/2-inch of vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Fry chicken rolls for 20 minutes, turning frequently, until golden brown. Drain well. Serve with mushroom sauce. Serves 8. Mushroom Sauce Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; sauté mushrooms until browned. Add flour and stir until mixture is well blended. Gradually stir in hot milk and chicken broth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce begins to boil and thickens. Simmer, stirring frequently, over very low heat for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Makes about 1 cup of medium thick sauce. (sceadugenga get's holiday for introducing recipes into Bedlam.)
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