Ioan Gruffudd and Welsh Rarebit

Ioan Gruffudd and Welsh Rarebit

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Who is Ioan Gruffudd (pronounced YO-an GRIF-th), star of Horatio Hornblower, Fantastic Four, and Amazing Grace, talking to? It could be yours truly.

You’ll have to take my word for it since the little audio clip I’d prepared refuses to upload. Something about needing a podcast host.

Anyway, why did Ioan Gruffudd call? I’d like to say he’s a big fan, but it’s actually the other way around. And no, I didn’t win some obscure, talk-to-a-celebrity-whose-name-is-misspelled-as-often-as-yours contest. I was interviewing him for an article.

If you want more of our conversation, read my Q&A at Film Gecko.

If you just can’t get enough of that Welsh accent, listen to him recite a poem in his native tongue.

And if you’re hungry, try some melted cheese on toast. This classic comfort food is called Welsh Rarebit or Welsh Rabbit. Don’t worry. Unless Ioan calls me everyday, Welsh Week just ain’t gonna happen. However, since this is a food blog, I’m posting a link to this Welsh dish in honour of this dishy Welsh actor. Canadian Living has a simple recipe here.

If you’ll excuse me, I’m heading back to YouTube to hear some more of that delightful accent.

Photo is from The TV Set, courtesy 20th Century Fox.

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  • Dana McCauley
    Posted at 09:02h, 22 September

    look at you! Hobnobbing with celebs. Soon you’ll be above all this common people stuff.

    Look forward to hearing more about your article.

  • cheryl
    Posted at 15:19h, 22 September

    Wow, he is adorable. I also think I’m old enough to be his mother, which is more than a little depressing.

    And melted cheese on toast is one of the best comfort foods known to mankind, whether your name is Ioan, Charmian, or, frankly, Cheryl.

  • Lisa magicsprinkles
    Posted at 11:24h, 23 September

    Makes me hungry, but not for Welsh Rarebit ;0

  • shane
    Posted at 13:10h, 10 January

    can i ask is there going to be more of this coz will be coming back

  • shane
    Posted at 13:10h, 10 January

    can i ask is there going to be more of this coz will be coming back

  • Charmian Christie
    Posted at 14:14h, 12 January

    More Welsh recipes or more Ioan Gruffudd? I only did the one interview with Mr. Gruffudd. Sigh…

    As for Welsh recipes, there’s griddle cakes for those who wish.
    http://christiescorner.com/2010/04/13/welsh-griddle-cakes/