marmite

Marmite – The ads emphasize the “love it or hate it” reaction to this spread – oh and how I love love love it.   On toast.  With butter (preferably Kerrygold). But what is it you may ask?  Marmite is a sticky, dark brown paste that’s made from yeast extract, a byproduct of beer brewing.  It’s very salty… a little goes a very very long way.  I know, I know, it’s not the most appetizing description but the taste is absolutely one of a kind.  I’ve loved it since I was a child, but rarely do I meet anyone else who shares this fondness.  Try it- you may be surprised!

And Paddington Bear is the spokesperson!  He was a childhood favorite of mine.