This dish was often served to the ships crew in the ROYAL NAVY during the late 1800s to mid 1950s. It was so popular that the largest portion was served to the rating who could recite the following.It was an old tradition.----------------- Father Dear father come home to us now, The clock in the steeple has struck one, We've Dover soles, lemon soles camasoles too, and polony with pullovers on. We've ice cream and jelly to fill up your evenings and TOAD IN THE HOLE, but the toad has crawled out and we can't get him back in the garage. The babies keep calling for mother each night and the dairy sent news for to shock us, the cows have been feeding on lumps of ice cream and frozen thier poor carburettors.--------------------------- The batter is made by using equal quantities of the eggs, flour and milk. This is an easy, almost one pot dish to cook. Comfort food at it's best.