Old Welsch custom of giving a gift of food with one serving missing.
The “Promise” of the gesture was that this gift would not be given if it were not at least good enough for the person giving the gift. The missing serving was presumed to be used to confirm the quality of the item and evaluate possible improvements.
The custom is thought to have originated in the mid-seventeenth century.
The “Promise” of the gesture was that this gift would not be given if it were not at least good enough for the person giving the gift. The missing serving was presumed to be used to confirm the quality of the item and evaluate possible improvements.
The custom is thought to have originated in the mid-seventeenth century.
We did not understand why our Thanksgiving turkey only had one wing until my grandfather explained the custom of the Welsch promise, and it’s purpose of honoring his guests.
by Juan Moore Beer October 19, 2023
by Kharomani June 14, 2022
An ancient custom of serving guests an offering of food with a portion removed.
The custom served dual purposes. Symbolically, it was meant to indicate that nothing would be offered which was not equal to the servers own.
Practically, it allowed for a taste test to gauge the quality of the ingredients and preparation.
The custom served dual purposes. Symbolically, it was meant to indicate that nothing would be offered which was not equal to the servers own.
Practically, it allowed for a taste test to gauge the quality of the ingredients and preparation.
Our host explained that the pie was missing a piece to show that the house tested the pie to confirm it was good enough for you, which is the Scottish promise.
by Juan Moore Beer July 16, 2024
Unfortunately the Promise brand has been discontinued. We were happy to have been a part of your family meals over the years and hope that you consider continuing the mealtime tradition with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Original which has been certified by the American Heart Association’s® (AHA) Heart-Check Food Certification Program.
by Wendysfg June 25, 2023
Unfortunately the Promise brand has been discontinued. We were happy to have been a part of your family meals over the years and hope that you consider continuing the mealtime tradition with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Original which has been certified by the American Heart Association’s® (AHA) Heart-Check Food Certification Program.
by SPrice1980 April 29, 2023
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