Mr. Salsich's Class
Third Grade Explorations in Learning
We Tried Vegemite!
We tried vegemite in class the other day. Vegemite is a popular spread in Australia, where our blogging buddies 2KM & 2KJ live. It is made from yeast extract, spices, and salt.
a jar of vegemite
People also eat it in New Zealand, which is where our friends in B4 live. Our classmate Maura brought a jar back from her visit to New Zealand last month.
Our friends from “Down Under” (Australia) recommended that we only scrape a little bit on a piece of toast or a cracker. We used crackers. Here is a video of us trying vegemite for the first time!
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Have you ever tried vegemite? What did you think?
What is a strange or unusual food that you’ve tried?
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November 28th, 2011 at 12:39 am
Hello Mr Salsich’s class,
It looks like you had fun trying Vegemite. I’m was very pleased that you listened to what the Ozzie and NZ teachers suggested to Mr Salsich on Twitter about only using a little bit of Vegemite. We really don’t eat a lot at a time.
I have some interesting information for you.
* Vegemite was originally made from the yeast left over from making beer.
* Many years ago, Kraft who make Vegemite only had a K inside the diamond shape for their logo. It was my Uncle who made the new design that we see today.
* We have 2 new ‘flavours’ of Vegemite in Australia now – Cheesymite which is Vegemite combined with cheese. You can buy it in a jar already mixed up
- and Junior Vegemite for little children. I haven’t tried this product as yet. I assume it has less salt.
* We can get Vegemite in tubes which are a little like toothpaste tubes only with a screw end. This is for people who like eating Vegemite while camping.
* When I was a child, we could buy Vegemite in 5kg tins. That is a lot of Vegemite.
Have you discovered any other facts about Vegemite?
From Mrs W @ Harston Primary
November 28th, 2011 at 12:54 am
I am Australian, and I really like Vegemite on toast for breakfast -I am glad so many of you liked it too! You should try having some with a piece of cheese on top too.
Can you recommend any foods that you think I should taste?
November 28th, 2011 at 1:33 am
Dear Mr Salsich and class,
I had a big smile on my face when I watched you all try Vegemite.
This is one of my favourite spreads. Nearly every day I have some Cruskits (crackers) with peanut butter and Vegemite mixed together. Yum! When I was at school, my favourite sandwich filling was peanut butter with Vegemite or Vegemite with cheese.
I am not the only one who thinks Vegemite and cheese is a good combination. In Australia, you can also buy a spread called Cheesybite. It is a Vegemite/cream cheese mix.
If you thought Vegemite was too salty, you might like My First Vegemite. This is a new product in Australia for young children.
If you are interested in finding out more about Vegemite, this is a good website http://www.kraftbrands.com/kraftvegemite
Can you believe this spread has been enjoyed in Australia for nearly 90 years?
What is the most popular spread in the USA?
Your blogging buddy,
Mrs M☀rris
PS – how did you like the Tim Tams and the Weet-bix?
December 2nd, 2011 at 3:23 pm
Dear Mrs. Morris,
I’m glad you liked our Vegemite video! I think it’s really fun to try different foods.
We didn’t try the Tim Tams and Weet-bix yet, but I think we are going to soon.
I really liked the Vegemite.
Thanks for the comment!
Your blogging buddy,
Taylor
December 2nd, 2011 at 6:47 pm
@ Taylor,
Thank you so much for your wonderful reply. You are a great blogger!
Your friend,
Mrs Morris
November 28th, 2011 at 3:45 am
Mr Salsich
That’s a great video with a special New Zealand and Australia delicacy! I love the voice overs from your students talking about it afterwards, it was great and I loved the facial expressions too!
November 28th, 2011 at 5:08 am
Hi Everyone,
I really enjoyed watching your video about eating vegemite.You all had the best reaction I have ever seen! It has got a rather unusual flavour. My favourite way of eating it is on hot toast with lots of butter!
The most unusual thing I have ever tried is baby octopuses. I don’t think I’ll eat them again! They were a bit daunting. My husband has tried kangaroo. He liked eating that.
Thanks for showing for video
Mrs Todd (Sydney, Australia)
November 28th, 2011 at 5:47 am
Hi all! As someone who has lots of Vegemite for breakfast every morning, and sometimes for lunch AND tea as well, I found your video quite amusing!
Nice to see kids on the other side of the world trying one of favourite foods!
Regards,
Mr Graffin
Perth, Western Australia
November 30th, 2011 at 10:11 am
Dear Class,
It seemed as if most of the students enjoyed the Vegemite! We had a fun time in New Zealand picking out various snack food to bring home. Did you also try the Marmite, Weet-bix and TimTams?
My friends who live in New Zealand do not eat much processed food. Snacks for them, and for us during the week we were there, were mostly dried fruits, granola and nuts.
Did Maura tell you how she and her brother gathered eggs every morning from the hen house? They were so yummy!
Regards,
Tysen (Maura’s Mom)
November 30th, 2011 at 12:48 pm
Dear Mr. Salsich’s class,
I think it is really cool that you could try that cool food.
From,
Hailee in Mr. Mainetti’s class
November 30th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
Dear Mr. Salsich,
The vegemite video was a really funny video, especially the part when Luke ate the snack and said “I made it magically disappear.”
Your friend,
Stephen
December 1st, 2011 at 12:15 pm
Dear Mr Salsich’s 3rd grade,
I have tried Vegemite. I think it’s really good. 1 of the weird foods I’ve eaten was cheesy hot dogs with chips and sprinkles. I thought it was good.
What other weird foods have you tried?
Your 4th grade techie kid,
Jayla
December 2nd, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Dear Mr.Salsich,
I have not tried vegemite. Also I wonder what it tastes like too. I have not heard of it either. I bet if I tried it would like it.
From, a techie kid,
Anthony
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:20 am
@ Anthony,
I am from Mrs.Yollis’s class.
We have tried Vegemite. In my opinion it was extremely salty, but very good (I bet you would like it to)
I have some questions:
* Have you tried other strange foods?
* If so did you like the new food?
* Where did you get the food?
I think it is interesting to learn about other countries and their customs.
Your blogging buddy,
Brenden
December 4th, 2011 at 2:12 pm
There is a great dispute between the Marmite lovers of England and the Vegemite lovers down south. Essentially we love to like our own. I was very surprised that nearly all the children liked vegemite. In England people either love or loathe marmite. It is stronger than vegimite..me I’m a lover.
Do you have any particular foods that are unique to your area? I was in New York and I liked the tubes of crystals that can be sprinkled into bottles of water.
Your blog remains a delight.
Mr E
Hawes
December 11th, 2011 at 5:49 pm
Dear Mr. Salsich’s class,
I have tried a food called cavier and the first time I tried it I was 5 and it is now my favorite food in the world! I have never tried vegemite but I hope to some day. Anyway, how is Perezoso and Juan Pablo?
From,
Hope
March 20th, 2012 at 5:23 am
Hi Guys,
My name is Roxy and I am from Melbourne, Australia.
I am in the sixth grade at Mount Scopus Memorial College.
When I saw your video about tasting vegemite I thought it was quite funny because I am use to vegemite. I have it almost everyday, most kids in Australia do. It is one of the most popular breakfast spreads in our country.
What do you guys generally have for breakfast on your toast?
Hope to hear from you,
Roxy
March 20th, 2012 at 10:04 pm
Dear Mr Salsich
Hi I am Paige from b4.
I love vegemite! I have it on toast everyday for breakfast. But I do not like marmite. Marmite is like vegemite but sweeter.
your pal
Paige
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:29 pm
Dear Mr. Salsich,
I tried Vegemite in my class also. I sort of liked Vegemite, but it wasn’t my favorite. It was a little strange for me. When I was in Colorado last year, I tried a buffalo burger for the first time. It tasted sort of like beef, but with more flavor. I really like to eat buffalo burgers and my dad barbecues them for me sometimes.
Your blogging buddy,
Matthew
March 23rd, 2012 at 1:00 am
Dear Mr. Salsich,
My name is Alexandra and I am from Mrs. Yollis’ class. We also tried Vegemite and some people liked it and some people didn’t. I thought that it was going to taste like peanut butter, but it tasted like salty chocolate to me. I am glad that I had the experience of tasting Vegemite, because I love to try new things, especially food.
Did you try Vegemite, if so did you like it?
Warmly,
Alexandra (Mrs. Yollis’ class)