Ioan Gruffudd and Welsh Rarebit

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.