Today at RDP, we are asked to share a story,
poem, photo, painting, essay, etc., focusing
on the word ‘cranny’. Here’s my take.
One of my favorite things to eat for breakfast or a snack is a toasted Thomas’ English Muffin. It toasts up perfectly every time and I love how the butter melts into every nook and cranny. An English muffin has so much more personality than plain toast and is great for making sandwiches, too! In case you’re wondering, Thomas’ English Muffins were created in New York City by an English immigrant named Samuel Bath Thomas in 1880. He brought a recipe from England but developed his own popular version of the product there. The name “English muffin” was coined in the United States to describe this new product, which Thomas sold in his New York bakery. I don’t care what name is on the package …. just as long as it’s Thomas’ English Muffins!
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fascinating Nancy, they are the best, ..
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How can something so simple taste that good?
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I should have known that – but I didn’t!
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A bit of trivia next time you’re at the pub!
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I actually just bought some, love em! My favorite way is with shredded cheddar and slices of jalapeño!😋
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Everyone who eats TEMs has a fave topping. I love mashed avocado with sliced black olives or good old fashioned tuna salad. They’re so delish!
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You speak to my heart with Thomas’s EM. Crunchy, with flavor bubbles, just the right thickness and size for a scramble and cheese, maybe a thin-sliced tomato. To be devoured with cup of black coffee and a look out the window at the morning frost!
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See how inspiring a toasty, buttery EM can be? Sometimes I like mine with smashed avocado or if I have a sweet/salty craving, PB&J. Thanks, Liz!
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These all sound lalicious…like NOW!
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Looks yummy and delicious, Nancy … but my healthy brekkie is cereal & banana with a “cup coffee” …
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Same here, sometimes Raisin Bran with extra raisons.
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No raisin bran for me (too much sugar)
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Fascinating history, Nancy!
❤️
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Who knew? Certainly not I! Thanks, Cindy.
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❤️
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My family used to use them as hamburger buns. My mouth is watering just thinking of the.
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We also used them for burger buns and man, they were tasty! Thanks, Mark.
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Rather ironically, given their name, I’ve never heard of these and they aren’t sold here, as far as I can tell. From the photo their inner consistency is more like what we know as a crumpet.
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Well, I’ve never had a crumpet so I can’t say for sure. English muffins are made from sourdough and are always toasted before eating. They get crunchy and are very delicious with butter and jam.
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Our savoury muffins are fairly plain, but we have a variety of sweet ones, which are a form of cake. Blueberry ones are especially tasty, and are eaten ‘as they come.’ This is a crumpet – spot the similarity in the photo:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crumpet
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There’s a distinct similarity and, as I wrote in my post, Samuel Bath Thomas brought a recipe from England when he emigrated and developed his own popular version of the product in NY. Must have been a crumpet recipe! Thanks for the pic, Clive; now I need to hunt down an authentic crumpet …. for research, of course! 😂
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It seems you were right to point that out! Good luck with your research 👍
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I do love a muffin – I’ve not seen this ad or heard the song by Sylvia Syms she was an actress, as I remember 😊
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I haven’t a clue, Ange! When I heard that song, I jumped on it. I didn’t think I’d find a song about English muffins! I love all muffins
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😊🙌
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I used to work for a company in Chicago that made English muffins. They don’t anymore, and actually when I worked there they were kind of a loss leader. And no, they weren’t as good as Thomas’s, but they were available in Chicago before Thomas’s…
I’m just babbling…
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No other English muffins are as good as Thomases’!
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I totally agree they are the best!
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For sure! And now I want one!
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A delicious breakfast option, yes. 😋
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They definitely are tasty! 😋
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The best! I often wonder how something so “simple” can taste that great. 😄
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I didn’t know the history behind them. Fascinating!
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Neither did I, Esther. Thanks!
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And now we know the rest of the story…
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Indeed we do, D!
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Yummy!
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I couldn’t agree more, Irene. Thanks!
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I liked them too.
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They are delicious and very popular.
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👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
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