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4.2. give examples of how the dish is sometimes altered?

4.3. state that the origins of the dish’s name are not clear?

4.4. point to a group of people whose knowledge of the dish is limited?

4.5. mention a story in which someone’s creativity was inspired?

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A. British cuisine is rich in culinary delicacies with strange names, for instance: bubble and

squeak, pigs in blankets, angels on horseback. They are all part of Britain’s cultural

heritage. A dish with a particularly striking name is Toad-in-the-Hole. It is made of pork

sausages baked in crispy batter and served with gravy. The sausages resemble toads

peeking out of gaps in the batter. The dish dates back to the 18th century. But, shockingly

enough, in a recent survey almost 16% of respondents in their 20s were sure this British

classic contains an actual toad.

B. It is widely accepted that the dish was originally developed by lower-income families.

During the Industrial Revolution, working conditions were harsh and the pay workers

received was poor. At a time when meat was pricey, British families had to search for

more affordable and filling ingredients in order to feed themselves at minimum expense.

It was at this time that a great number of families discovered that combining a flour-based

batter with inexpensive cuts of meat and a hot, filling gravy was an ideal combination for

economical meals. Toad-in-the-Hole is a perfect example of this.

C. The etymology of the puzzling name of the dish has always been a source of debate.

There is even a bizarre toad-related tale of doubtful authenticity connected with the dish.

The story goes like this: in Alnmouth, a village in North East England, a local golf course

was overrun with toads. During a golf tournament, a toad pushed a golf player’s ball out of

the 18th hole using its head. This resulted in the player’s consternation and the laughter of

the group of onlookers. The chef at the local hotel supposedly came up with a dish to

commemorate this humorous moment by baking sausages in batter so that they looked

like toads poking their heads out of golf holes.

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D. The dish itself has evolved. It is regarded as a British classic, but it has crossed cultural

and social barriers and is eaten in many countries across the world. Today, recipes for

Toad-in-the-Hole do not only include pork sausages. Literally any meat can be used: beef,

mutton or lamb. And, of course, non-meat options are becoming increasingly popular. If

you want to impress your friends by cooking a dish which is as British as hotdogs are

American, you should try a simple recipe for Toad-in-the-Hole. You won’t regret it. Your

guests will love both its taste and its name.

Na podstawie: theculturetrip.com; englishbreakfastsociety.com; www.getreading.co.uk

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