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8 reasons why toast is the king of all foods

Happy National Toast Day!

HAPPY NATIONAL TOAST Day! It’s time to celebrate one of the world’s most humble and overlooked foodstuffs.

This is a toast  - to toast.

1. It’s always there for you

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When all hope for good food is gone, chances are there will be a slice or two of slightly stale bread in the press. And you have a meal.

2. It brings out the beauty of other foods

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Beans. Peanut butter. Eggs. All of these foodstuffs are OK alone, but better with toast. Much better.

3. It is incredibly adaptable

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Just look at this list of 351 ways to eat it. (Some are more appetising than others.)

4. You can make it fancy for dinner or brunch

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Here are some fancy toast recipes to try:

5. It can cater to your sweet tooth, too

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Nutella. French toast. Marshmallow Fluff. Go wild.

6. It’s a miracle cure

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Magic medicine.

7. And a hangover helper

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Full of good soakage for the night before, and the ideal accompaniment to a fry the morning after. Every little helps.

8. This. Just this

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