Melba Toast Day
About Melba Toast Day
When is Melba Toast Day? This holiday is always celebrated on March 23
Today is Melba Toast Day. Also called “Toast Marie”, this is a March 23 holiday. But, just what is this crispy toast? And, how did this special day come to be!? Melba toast is a thin, dry slice of bread, that has been toasted to a crisp texture.
It was originally named “Toast Marie” by its creator, famous chef Auguste Excoffier. The name did not stick for long. Famous opera singer, Dame Nellie Melba, took ill and was on a limited diet, including dry toast. It was quickly renamed Melba Toast and became part of Nellie’s diet while she was ill. There are conflicting dates when this occurred. Most references suggest it was 1897 or 1901.
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Other Names: This special day has also been referred to as Toast Day and variations, including references to it as a National Melba Toast Day”.
How to Participate in Melba Toast Day
It is very easy to enjoy this food holiday. Here are some ways to enjoy toast “Marie”.
- Simply spread any kind of jelly, cheese, or other snack spread on pieces of melba toast.
- Then, chow down!
- Put something on it that you’ve never thought of pairing it with.
- Give a box to someone who has never tried it before.
- Put is on a serving tray with slices of cheese. Bring it to work to share with your co-workers.
- Try it with soup or salad. They make great croutons.
Today's Quote
“As a child, my family’s menu consisted of two choices: Take it or leave it.” – – Buddy Hackett
History and Origin of Melba Toast Day
The origin and creator of Melba Toast is well-known and well-documented. Our research did not find the creator or the origin of this day.
Also, we found no documentation in congressional records to confirm that this is truly a national day. Nor, did we find a presidential proclamation.
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This Day in History
Here are some other things that happened on March 23:
- Patrick Henry declares “Give me liberty, or give me death!” (1775)
- Elisha Otis installs the first elevator at 488 Broadway in New York City. (1857)
- Werner von Braun, rocket pioneer and scientist, was born on this day in 1912.
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Did You Know? Moreover, in addition to Melba Toast Day, there are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events, and observances, more than one for every day of the year. And many of these holidays are new. People and organizations are creating new holidays regularly. March holidays are no exception. Consequently, at Holiday Insights, we take great efforts to thoroughly research and document the details of each one, as completely and accurately as possible.