boat toast/ tostina

08:52 Apr 27, 2009 

I guess "boat" and "boat-shaped" makes me assume a hollowed-out shape, a capacity to hold something . . . I myself would call those things "bread tongues...." based on shape. But nevermind.

21:13 Apr 22, 2009 

They're not hollowed. This is a similar product: http://www.celeiro-dieta.pt/index.php?id=65&prod=365&fam=9 Not properly a canoe :)

20:02 Apr 22, 2009 

Now that you describe it as a load of bread cut in half length-wise and hollowed out, we ALL would have known what you meant.

19:25 Apr 22, 2009 

In case it might interest someone, it's a toast/toasted bread (packaged) which has the shape of a boat, like a loaf cutted in halves. Thanks everyone!

15:44 Apr 20, 2009 

Thanks, Suzan, you're probably right. I already asked the client and can't wait to see what is their answer :)

14:59 Apr 20, 2009 

I moved this to "Discuss" so everyone will see it. You noted in response to my answer: "There's not much context, as it is a list. But these are packaged foods, so nothing to do with a recipe. The description says they can be made from wheat or from wholemeal wheat. And, yes, my intention is to translate it into Portuguese after I figure out what it is. I'm thinking now of melba toast... ?"

To me, "boat" indicates that the (bread/toast-like) item is shaped in a cup or boat, rather than flat. Can you ask the client to provide photos or packaging? (You know what a picture is worth). It's difficult to describe something if you can't see it. Googling reveals several hits for "toast boats"....so it is a term used in English, but apparently not all that common. I think what they mean is toasted bread, probably somewhat similar to Melba toast, but not flat as Melba toast is normally sold; shaped in a bowl/cup/boat, meant to be filled with something. Good luck!