The shortage of Marmite in New Zealand has brought to light some of the long term effects - job losses, company closures - of the Christchurch earthquakes that have ravished the South Island city since September 2010. I believe Sanitarium distributes to Australia, don't they have stock that New Zealand could borrow from?
I don't crave many New Zealand food items but marmite is definitely one of them. I always have a jar, since my first international move in 2005. We forgot to bring a jar with us when we first moved to Baltimore, the move was so overwhelming, but some cousins came through and sent us a care package. Now I pick up a new jar every time I go home - whether we need it or not. It's a slow condiment to get through, we slather just a little on a slice of toast every now and again, but I opened a new jar today. We had two unopened ones in our pantry and I was sure to choose the one with the closest best-by date.
It was satisfying, in a way, to sink my knife for the first time into the previously untouched mold, knowing I had been careful to stockpile in preparation for this moment. I wonder if Sanitarium will be up and running again by the time we need to get more? I'm not keen to buy the British kind that is probably available here. I also wonder if you were one of those to rush the stores when news of the shortage got out?
Haha! I tried marmite in England and hated it... perhaps it's an acquired taste. I hope you enjoyed yours though! :)
ReplyDeleteDon't forget you were eating British marmite! It's quite different. (ew) And did you have it spread sparingly over melting butter on toasted vogel bread? NO! I bet not! No self-respecting kiwi would share their vogels in ENGLAND! Therefore, you have not yet tried the best marmite setting and your jury is not out!
ReplyDeleteHAHAHAHA! Okay, I concede to your immaculate argument here. I'm up for trying anything once!
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