[MR] BBC: Origins of Welsh Rabbit … er … Welsh Rarebit

[Garth Groff and Sally Sanford]

Noble Friends, Especially period foodies,

Yesterday the BBC posted an interesting story about Welsh rabbit, aka Welsh
rarebit, considered by many to be the national dish of Wales.

Much of the article concentrates on the origin of the name, which the text
suggests began as a snobbish English slur about the Welsh. What is more
important here, are 16th century references to the dish, which puts it well
within our SCA period of interest.

In any case it is yummy, and is my first choice when I visit Chowning's
Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg. Goes great with a stout or a porter too.

The story is found at https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gew2qxl7go .

Yours Aye,

Mungo Napier, Laird of Mallard Lodge  🦆
Continuing a crusade to keep the original Merry Rose relevant and in
business.