THE BOOK!
Assuming you're here because you have a passion, a liking, or at least a passing interest, in MARMITE. This site is all about the most complete book ever compiled about the iconic British savoury spread, that has a vast following around the world. It's THE MISH-MASH DICTIONARY OF MARMITE: an anecdotal A-Z of Tar-in-a-Jar. All manner of details and information - as in: where to buy it, who wrote it, did the illustrations; links to the media attention it has attracted, on both sides of the Atlantic - are all on the site. Also, by just putting 'Marmite Maggie' into any search engine, all manner of on-line references will be found. Mish-Mash is designed to be - like the black-magic stuff itself - dipped into. If you buy the book (£10 or $15) and enjoy it, I'd be enormously grateful if you would spread the word, write a review......and buy another copy as a gift!
Comments from a Number 1 Fan
Fellow-Brit Corrine Bayraktaroglu is a numero uno fan. An artist of amazing talent and diversity she has built a shrine to Marmite (yes, she loves it!) which now hangs in the dining-room of her home in Ohio. She recently left comments on the site.... which I'm drawing attention to because a year after getting the book she reveals she still dips into it!
A TOP TEN PICK!
One of the world's top food-bloggers, Elaine Lemm, has given Mish-Mash a rave review!
"Any Marmite lover will adore this book.... A great book, I love that it is on my shelf, and like the jar of Marmite, what fun to dip into from time to time...." she writes on About.com (the global blog site operated by the New York Times)
The great praise comes in Elaine's top ten pick of the Best British Cookbooks of 2010. Now, Mish-Mash is not really a cook-book - but, on this occasion, I'm more than happy to have it included in that hugely competitive category! She also says there is no entry for 'Z' - which there is. But not going to worry about that either!
To see the full piece, and the other books earmarked by Elaine go to:
http://britishfood.about.com/od/christmasgiftguide/ig/Cookbooks-2010/Mish-Mash-Dictionary-of-Marmite.htm
BTW: this is the third mention Elaine has given Mish-Mash. See the first two below. I think she likes it!
"Any Marmite lover will adore this book.... A great book, I love that it is on my shelf, and like the jar of Marmite, what fun to dip into from time to time...." she writes on About.com (the global blog site operated by the New York Times)
The great praise comes in Elaine's top ten pick of the Best British Cookbooks of 2010. Now, Mish-Mash is not really a cook-book - but, on this occasion, I'm more than happy to have it included in that hugely competitive category! She also says there is no entry for 'Z' - which there is. But not going to worry about that either!
To see the full piece, and the other books earmarked by Elaine go to:
http://britishfood.about.com/od/christmasgiftguide/ig/Cookbooks-2010/Mish-Mash-Dictionary-of-Marmite.htm
BTW: this is the third mention Elaine has given Mish-Mash. See the first two below. I think she likes it!
MIGHTY-M MANIA!
The massive theft of Marmite and Marmite items just shows the mania that is raging over the mighty-M! But stocks of the book are not effected. Because Mish-Mash is not a Unilever sanctioned product (long story) it was not among the stolen! Just can't believe how I was ahead of the black-magic-spread game and now, hopefully, catching the Marmite wave....
SWEET WORDS FROM SUITE 101 WRITER
If you're wondering: is this book for me?.... read the latest review. It's by British writer Elaine Findlay, who is a prominent contributor to the esteemed international Suite 101 site. When you read it, you will realise why I am more than delighted. Elaine really got it! As I am sure you will. Remember: if you don't get it (the book that is) you won't get it, either! To read the review go to:
http://www.suite101.com/content/great-fun-christmas-gift-the-mish-mash-dictionary-of-marmite-a298717?sms_ss=google&at_xt=4cbe4782a6e8f055,0
And if you want to discover more about the book and me, Elaine has done a follow-up. Go to: http://www.suite101.com/content/maggie-hall-talks-about-her-mish-mash-dictionary-of-marmite-a300128
http://www.suite101.com/content/great-fun-christmas-gift-the-mish-mash-dictionary-of-marmite-a298717?sms_ss=google&at_xt=4cbe4782a6e8f055,0
And if you want to discover more about the book and me, Elaine has done a follow-up. Go to: http://www.suite101.com/content/maggie-hall-talks-about-her-mish-mash-dictionary-of-marmite-a300128
Tasty Words from Top Food Blogger
Elaine Lemm is a top food blogger..... she is a major contributor to About.com (which is part of the New York Times). Her speciality is British and Irish food....and her writings can be found at: Britishfood.about.com Elaine has discovered Mish-Mash and happily worked it into two articles about the constant battle between the mighty-Marmite and venerable-Vegemite....
http://britishfood.about.com/b/2010/05/11/marmite-vs-vegemite-the-taste-test.htm
http://britishfood.about.com/od/diningdrinkingtradition/a/marmitevvegemite.htm
http://britishfood.about.com/b/2010/05/11/marmite-vs-vegemite-the-taste-test.htm
http://britishfood.about.com/od/diningdrinkingtradition/a/marmitevvegemite.htm
BEST-SELLER NEWS!
I'm delighted to report that Mish-Mash has achieved several high best-seller rankings on Amazon-UK. It's currently listed as:
#5 in Books > Languages > By Language > Other European Languages > Celtic Languages > Dictionaries
#9 in Books > Food & Drink > Reference & Gastronomy > Encyclopaedias & Dictionaries
#11 in Books > Food & Drink > National & International Cookery > British
Now I don't frankly understand the various 'categories' - but what the heck, the stats look great! And, as we authors who break out into a joyous sweat over every sale know, the way in which these sales are computed is a delicate, sensitive process. The rankings can change by the hour! But have to point out that if sales via The Book Depository were added to Amazon's, the rankings would be higher. As book-lovers, everywhere, are discovering, the BD is a terrific on-line book selling company - thanks to its policy of world-wide free delivery!
#5 in Books > Languages > By Language > Other European Languages > Celtic Languages > Dictionaries
#9 in Books > Food & Drink > Reference & Gastronomy > Encyclopaedias & Dictionaries
#11 in Books > Food & Drink > National & International Cookery > British
Now I don't frankly understand the various 'categories' - but what the heck, the stats look great! And, as we authors who break out into a joyous sweat over every sale know, the way in which these sales are computed is a delicate, sensitive process. The rankings can change by the hour! But have to point out that if sales via The Book Depository were added to Amazon's, the rankings would be higher. As book-lovers, everywhere, are discovering, the BD is a terrific on-line book selling company - thanks to its policy of world-wide free delivery!
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