Melba toast is named after Australian opera singer Dame Nellie Melba (1861-1931).

Melba toast was named after Dame Nellie Melba, the stage name of Australian opera singer Helen Porter Mitchell. Its name is thought to date from 1897, when the singer was very ill and it became a staple of her diet. The toast was created for her by chef and fan Auguste Escoffier, who also...
Melba toast is named after Australian opera singer Dame Nellie Melba (1861-1931).