Ever since America first heard this food product mentioned in Men At Work’s 1982 hit single “Down Under”, everyone in the USA has always wondered, “What is Vegemite?” Is it a vegetable, a meat product, a candy, or just another playful Aussie slang word? As it turns out, this “food product” is a fermented yeast spread that is dark brown in color, spreads like peanut butter, traditionally is served on toast as a sandwich or topping, and has a taste that is quite indescribable. But unfortunately, I do not mean that in a positive way, at least from an American point-of-view. The smell, however, is rather funky, and it is nearly impossible to describe the taste of this mysterious brown paste. I tried this when I went to Melbourne, and I was unable to finish off a single piece of toast. I couldn’t even force myself to like it. But this protein-packed paste has been a staple of Australian diets for nearly a century. And Australians won’t be offended if you dislike the stuff, because they are already aware that one must be a bonafide Aussie to appreciate it, if not love it! A word to all Americans visiting Australia: if someone speaks your language, smiles, and gives you a vegemite sandwich, pass!