21 Jun 17
Originally posted by SuzianneIt's definitely acquired in the cradle. The rusk you give a teething baby always has its bit of vegemite. Nutella never really took off here because it's too sweet.
Geeez, what is it with the 'down under' folks and their vegemite?
Not seeing the allure. I guess you had to have grown up with it.
21 Jun 17
Originally posted by wolfgang59Yes, apparently. The page describes it perfectly. Makes sense, I suppose. I never thought to slice up toast in that fashion. Maybe it's a Brit thing.
Etymology uncertain, but they are toast sliced up to dip in an egg.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldiers_(food)
It never occurred to me to dip toast in an egg. We always had our soft eggs prepared and put on toast, cutting the whole thing up into bite-sized pieces as we ate it.
21 Jun 17
Originally posted by KewpieAaah, so a true 'comfort food', something remembered from childhood.
It's definitely acquired in the cradle. The rusk you give a teething baby always has its bit of vegemite. Nutella never really took off here because it's too sweet.
I'm not big on Nutella, either. I prefer peanut butter, but then, I'm American. When I was a kid, peanut butter was hugely popular, not so much this generation. Too many kids nowadays with nut allergies.