National Melba Toast Day

National Melba Toast Day celebrates the dry, crisp, thinly sliced toast known as Melba toast. Observed annually on March 23, it offers a chance to enjoy this delicate bread plain, with a topping, or alongside soup or salad.

Melba toast is commonly associated with French chef Auguste Escoffier and Australian opera singer Dame Nellie Melba. According to a long-standing story, Escoffier created the toast at London’s Savoy Hotel when Melba was ill and needed a light food. The toast is often dated to 1897, although accounts differ about the details. Some versions say it was originally called “Toast Marie” before being renamed for the singer. The holiday’s own creator and origin have not been documented.

How to Observe National Melba Toast Day

Celebrate by enjoying Melba toast plain or topping it with cheese, pâté, fruit, or another spread. Serve it with soup or salad, or use it as a base for small appetizers. You can also make Melba toast at home by slicing bread thinly and toasting it until dry and crisp. Take a moment to learn about Auguste Escoffier and Dame Nellie Melba, whose story gave this crunchy food its name.

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