There’s Way More Drama in These Recipes (1/2) 不只前男友吐司 這些食物也有故事（上）
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By 常春藤解析英語
Ivy English
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Flavor isn’t just created by the seasonings used in a dish but also by the wild backstory attached to it. In some cases, a great dish isn’t the result of careful planning but of an unexpected burst of inspiration.
The Ex-Boyfriend Toast
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In 2025, the variety show Earth Arcade turned this toast into a trending topic. Cast member Lee Young-ji reacted with playful shock at the absurd name, which got everyone talking about it.
The story behind the toast dates back to 2018, when a netizen swallowed her pride to contact her ex-boyfriend for his delicious recipe. She carefully confirmed each ingredient while clarifying she had no interest in getting back together. While the ex teased her for caring only about the food, he shared the secret: toast with cream cheese and blueberry jam microwaved for 10 seconds. This embarrassing but funny exchange went viral online, leading the convenience store chain GS25 to sell a similar product in 2019. The recipe even reached a cafe in Brooklyn, US.
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Nashville Hot Chicken
Emotions can also flavor food in darker ways, as seen in Nashville hot chicken from Tennessee, US. In the 1930s, Thornton Prince was served fried chicken heavily seasoned with cayenne pepper by his girlfriend, who tried to punish him for being unfaithful. To her frustration, Prince loved the fire on his tongue. He and his brothers later started selling the dish, and the recipe gradually became a staple within the local Black community. With Prince’s success, hot chicken restaurants popped up all over the city. Today, this dish is served with pickles and fries on top of a slice of toasted bread, making it one of the city’s trademarks.
風味不僅是由餐點所用的調味料調製出來，與餐點相關的奇特背景故事也能打造出特別風味。有時，一道佳餚並非精心策劃的產物，而是源自於突如其來迸發的靈感。
前男友吐司
2025年，綜藝節目《Biong Biong地球娛樂室》將前男友吐司變成了熱門話題。節目成員李泳知對這個荒誕的名字搞笑地表達出驚訝而引發了熱議。
前男友吐司的故事可以追溯到2018年，一位網友不顧面子聯繫了前男友，想要得到他的美味食譜。她仔細確認每一種食材，同時明確表示自己沒有復合的打算。前男友調侃她只關心食物的同時也分享了祕方：在吐司上塗抹奶油乳酪和藍莓醬，再微波加熱十秒。這段尷尬又趣味的對話在網路上爆紅，讓連鎖便利商店GS25在2019年開賣類似的產品。這個食譜甚至傳到了美國布魯克林的一家咖啡廳。
納什維爾辣炸雞
情緒也能以比較黑暗的方式來調味食物，這正是來自美國田納西州的納什維爾辣炸雞所展現的。1930年代，桑頓．普林斯的女友試圖懲罰他對感情不忠而端給他撒了大量卡宴辣椒粉的炸雞。令她挫折的是，普林斯很喜歡這種舌頭上的灼熱感。後來，他和他的親兄弟開始販售這道料理，這個食譜也逐漸成為當地黑人社區主要的料理。隨著普林斯的成功，辣炸雞餐廳如雨後春筍般在納什維爾開設。現今，這道料理通常搭配醃漬物和薯條，放在一片烤麵包上，因而成為這座城市有代表性的事物之一。
What Did You Learn?
1. What do Ex-Boyfriend Toast and Nashville hot chicken have in common?
(A) Both were created by professional chefs.
(B) Both became famous through the same TV show.
(C) Both reflect how personal emotions can define a dish.
(D) Both involve the use of blueberry jam and strong spices.
2. Which of the following is true about Nashville hot chicken?
(A) It was created for Thornton Prince’s new restaurant.
(B) The spicy flavor was originally meant to be a punishment.
(C) It is traditionally served alone to highlight the cayenne pepper’s flavor.
(D) Thornton Prince’s brothers came up with the extra pepper idea.
答案：1. C 2. B
Words in Use
1. recipe n. 食譜
Brenda followed the recipe carefully while making dinner.
布蘭達煮晚餐時仔細地按照食譜來做。
2. seasoning n. (增添食物風味的)調味品∕佐料
season vt. 給……調味
Chili powder is a common seasoning used in many dishes.
辣椒粉是許多料理常用的一種調味料。
Adam likes to season his steak with black pepper.
亞當喜歡用黑胡椒來為牛排調味。
3. inspiration n. 靈感
Looking at old family photos gave Emily the inspiration for her new story.
看著家族舊照片給了艾蜜莉創作新故事的靈感。
4. trending a. (在網路或社群媒體)備受注目的∕廣為討論的
Abe joined the long line to buy the trending fruit tea.
亞伯加入排隊長龍來購買這款在網路上很紅的水果茶。
5. absurd a. 荒謬的
It is absurd to go hiking in a heavy storm.
在狂風暴雨中去健行是件荒謬的事。
Practical Phrases
1. be attached to. . . 與……有所關聯∕連結
A strong feeling of mystery is attached to this abandoned house.
這棟廢棄房屋帶有一股強烈的神祕感。
2. swallow one’s pride 某人放下面子
You should swallow your pride and admit your mistake.
你應該要放下面子、承認錯誤。
3. have no interest in… 對……不感興趣
Although the artist was famous, Jason had no interest in visiting her exhibit.
雖然這位藝術家很有名，但傑森對參觀她的展覽不感興趣。
4. go viral 在網路上爆紅∕迅速流傳
viral a. 像病毒般瘋狂流傳的
After his song went viral, Albert started to receive many interview requests.
亞伯特的歌曲爆紅後，他開始收到許多採訪邀請。
5. pop up 突然出現
Many small food stalls often pop up along the street during the festival.
節日期間，街上通常會紛紛出現許多賣食物的小攤子。
To be continued tomorrow（明日待續）
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