In our modern times the term “upper crust” most commonly refers to the upper class in our society, meaning the social class composed of the wealthiest members who also possess significant political power.
Back in the dark ages house guests had a higher status than those in the household and the bread was divided according to that status. Workers got the burnt bottom of the loaf, the family got the middle and the guests got the top, or “Upper Crust.”.
Another interesting thing about the period was those with money had plates made of pewter. Food with high acid content caused some of it to leach onto the food, causing lead poisoning death.
This happened most often with tomatoes, so for the next 400 years or so, tomatoes were considered poisonous.
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