Carol Smilie, a TV presenter, once said 'Yuck.'
Tom Baker, an actor said: ' I love it.'
What could they be talking about? Well, it is one of Britain's great culinary icons. Culinary icon you say! Yes, it is a yeast extract, a dark syrupy paste made from the waste of brewer's yeast in the beer making process with a meaty flavour called MARMITE. This was discovered by a German chemist by the name of Justin Liebig in 1866.
It can be spread on your bread and butter, used to add flavour to stews and casseroles. A spoonful in a hot cup of water and drank while hot will warm anyone's cockles. It can be used in a Roquefort, Prawn and Pear Salad, in Haddock and Artichoke Chowder with Parsnip chips....the possibilities are endless.
VITAMIN-RICH
In the early part of the 20th century people quickly picked up on the benefits of this vitamin rich paste. Marmite a yeast extract is cram packed with vitamin B complex in a highly concentrated form. That's why it found its way into hospitals, schools and homes as a great nutritional addition. It is suitable for all the family including Vegans.
Why not take a wonderful ride with Paul Hartley on his culinary ride from past to present in Marmite History. Check out his breakfast and brunch website and see what you can cook up for breakfast.
If you type in 'Marmite' on this site you will see a lot of recipes with the famous Marmite.
www.breakfastandbrunch.com
Even better read his great book: The Marmite Cookbook by Paul Hartley.
ISBN 1-904573-09-6
It's a great read! ^_^
I love marmite. It's yummy on hot buttered toast and sometimes when I don't want tea or coffee a cup of hot marmite does just the trick.
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