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On September 3, it's time to celebrate National Welsh Rarebit Day! This holiday is all about the classic dish of cheese-based sauce served over toast. The origins of this dish can be traced back to 18th century Wales, where it was often enjoyed as a hearty supper meal. Since then, it has become popular in countries around the world and there are many delicious variations of this classic dish. So grab some cheese, toast and your favorite beer and get ready to enjoy a delicious Welsh Rarebit feast!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1700s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origins of Welsh Rarebit</div><div class='timeline-text'>Welsh rarebit, a dish of cheese sauce over toast, originates in Wales as a popular supper meal, primarily among the working class.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recipe Standardization</div><div class='timeline-text'>Recipes for the dish, initially known as “Welsh rabbit”, are standardized in several cookbooks throughout Britain.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1861</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Printed Recipe</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first printed recipe for what is now called Welsh rarebit appears in Beeton’s Book of Household Management by Isabella Beeton.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1916</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>American Popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>Welsh Rarebit gains popularity in America, becoming a staple dish at several upscale New York restaurants.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1951</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Featured in Classic Film</div><div class='timeline-text'>The dish features prominently in the classic film A Streetcar Named Desire, further promoting its popularity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Welsh Rarebit Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The inception of National Welsh Rarebit Day, celebrated on September 3rd, reaffirms the dish as a comforting favorite in many households worldwide.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own Welsh Rarebit</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Making your own Welsh Rarebit is easy and fun! All you need is some cheese, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, beer, butter and a toasted slice of bread. Mix together the cheese, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and beer and spread it on the toast. Place it under the broiler until it's melted and bubbly.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go out for Welsh Rarebit</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out your local pubs or restaurants and look for Welsh Rarebit on the menu. You may be surprised at how many places have started serving this classic dish.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Welsh Rarebit party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family for a Welsh Rarebit themed party. Have everyone bring their favorite ingredients and make your own Welsh Rarebits together.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit Wales</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>What better way to celebrate National Welsh Rarebit Day than to visit the land where it originated? Visit Wales and explore the culture, history and cuisine of this beautiful country. Don't forget to sample some Welsh Rarebit while you're there!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Research the origins of Welsh Rarebit</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to research the origins of Welsh Rarebit. Where did it come from? How did it evolve over time? How has it been adapted in different countries? You might be surprised at what you learn!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Welsh Rarebit is comforting</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Tucking into a plate of Welsh Rarebit is one of the most comforting feelings. It's creamy, hearty and full of flavour. Paired with some crusty bread or a side salad, it makes a delicious lunch or dinner that will satisfy even the most stubborn of appetites!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's fast and easy to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Unlike other dishes, Welsh Rarebit takes only minutes to make. All you need to do is mix together cheese, butter, milk and seasonings until you get a thick sauce. Spread the mixture over toast, top with tomatoes and bake for a few minutes - dinner is served!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Welsh rarebit goes with almost anything</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether you're serving up Welsh rarebit as a main course or have it as an accompaniment to your family favourite recipes - such as sloppy joes, shepherd’s pies or lasagnes - it will add a unique flavour that everyone will love. Plus, it can be easily adapted to any dietary requirements.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Welsh Rarebit Was Not Always Called By That Name</h3><p class='facts-content'>Originally, the dish was actually referred to as "Welsh Rabbit," even though it contains no rabbit at all. The name transitioned over the years, possibly to differentiate it from actual rabbit meat dishes.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Welsh Rarebit Recipe Printed in America in 1803</h3><p class='facts-content'>While the dish had been popular in Britain, it was 'American Cookery' by Amelia Simmons that first wrote down the recipe for Americans, sparking its love on this side of the Atlantic.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Dish Has Literary Appearances</h3><p class='facts-content'>Beyond being mentioned in cookbooks, Welsh Rarebit has made appearances in literary works such as 'Vanity Fair' by William Makepeace Thackeray and James Joyce's 'Ulysses'.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>"Rarebit" May Have Come From a Mispronunciation</h3><p class='facts-content'>Some food historians believe that the term "rarebit" is actually a corruption of the term "rabbit". The mispronunciation stuck around and became the accepted name in cookbooks and dictionaries.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There Exists a 'Double Gloucester' Rarebit</h3><p class='facts-content'>This variant of the dish, popular in Gloucestershire, England, includes spring onions and Double Gloucester, a traditional, semi-hard cheese made in the county.</p></div></div>
National Welsh Rarebit Day is celebrated on September 3 every year. In 2024 National Welsh Rarebit Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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