The invention of toast owes itself to the invention of sliced bread. Before the invention of sliced bread, many clever inventors such as Leonardo da Vinci had drawn up futuristic designs for toast, but lacked the sliced bread necessary to make progress.
The Invention of Toast
The invention of toast revolutionised the modern world. No longer were people restricted to huge feasts prepared overnight by household servants to satisfy their morning hunger pangs. The concept of "Breakfast in Bed" was born, with Kings and Queens eating their toast in bed rather than trogging downstairs to the dining room to indulge in freshly prepared porridge.
The Modern Age of Toast
Although toast is no longer a modern invention, it is still a popular field of study for many people. Respected members of the toasting community continue experiments such as discovering the best way to toast French baguettes and increasing the time it takes for toast to go cold. This latest field is especially important for toast to become the breakfast of choice for people on the go. After all, who wants to bother making a slice of toast to eat in the car if, by the time you get to the car, the toast needs more chewing than chewing gum?