June 16th is Vegemite Day, the thick, black, salty spread with a unique flavour that Australians love. It was invented by chemist CP Callister in Melbourne in 1923 to replicate the British Marmite. In addition to brewer's yeast, vegemite contains concentrated extracts of onion, malt, and celery, as well as salt and different types of vitamin B. Vegemite captured the Australian market during the Second World War as the Army supplied it to its troops. Today, it remains an inherent part of Australian food culture.
It comes in all sizes, shapes and a few varieties.
Where:
Sturt Mall
We’ll be in the central seating area, with a banner on the table.
Celebrate National Vegemite day, with a sandwich and a hot drink.
Time:
10:30 to 11am