Supposedly named after a state govenor, there is some confusion with the word itself as to what was actually named after him, an edible treat or a piece of clothing? However, etymology experts seem to link the govenor with the treat. What are they and who were they both named after?

TabbyTom

Lord Lamington, Governor of Queensland from 1895 to 1901, is generally supposed to be the eponym of the lamington, a sponge cake covered in chocolate and coconut. According to Eric Partridge's "Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English," lamington is also used for a Homburg hat (the kind of hat that Tony Hancock used to wear). Jul 06 05, 2:52 AM

lanfranco

I had to look this up, and here's a great site, complete with info on Baron Lamington. Is this the traditional recipe, peasy? http://www.aussie-info.com/identity/food/lamington.php Jul 06 05, 4:19 PM

peasypod

Looks pretty much like it. Never made them myself, although I have fond memories of my maternal great-grandmother making them for Sunday afternoon tea. These days you can buy them at the bakery but they taste like batteries dipped in nuclear waste. Jul 06 05, 5:49 PM

peasypod

....and silly me forgot to give TT a Nice One, well researched TT. Jul 06 05, 5:52 PM

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