Where did melba toast get its name from?

Melba toast is named after the famous Australian Opera singer Dame Nellie Melba. The toast was created in the late 19th century by French chef Auguste Escoffier, who wanted to honor Melba after she experienced a bout of illness and needed a light, easily digestible food. The crisp, thin slices of toasted bread were designed to be both elegant and palatable, reflecting Melba's refined status in the culinary world.