# Let us join hands and sing praise for the Nooks and the Crannies **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 9, 2003, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-us-join-hands-and-sing-praise-for-the-nooks-and-the-crannies/167529 "2003-04-09T12:46:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2003, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-us-join-hands-and-sing-praise-for-the-nooks-and-the-crannies/167529/21 "2003-04-12T13:57:01Z")
You’re talking about crumpets, right? I think that’s what an English Muffin is called (in England). (and here) ---
**Author:** ![haardvark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b5ac83/32.png) [@haardvark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/haardvark)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2003, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-us-join-hands-and-sing-praise-for-the-nooks-and-the-crannies/167529/22 "2003-04-12T14:43:17Z")
I just wanted to say that I saw this thread at work and had the old Thomas’s jingle wedged firmly in my forebrain for the rest of the day. “How can somethin’ that looks so funny, taste so good? Bigger on the bottom, smaller on the top, how you’ll love to watch 'em pop!..” cheers aural recall 'vark ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2003, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-us-join-hands-and-sing-praise-for-the-nooks-and-the-crannies/167529/23 "2003-04-12T15:11:36Z")
Thomas’ are simply streets ahead of the competition. They already received special mention by me over in the ‘Products That Really Work’ thread. Their crumb, texture and authentic corn meal coating beats the band. Their sourdough variety bumps up the quality of my triple sausage red wine and sourdough French bread stuffing that I make each Thanksgiving. I have been craving them lately but detest paying over $2.[sup]00[/sup] per package for them. I nearly broke down and snagged them at $2.[sup]39[/sup] last night but settled for a bagel and cream cheese instead. There is nothing so tasty as a freshly poached egg on a crispy straight-out-of-the toaster Thomas’ English muffin that has been slathered with butter. All that’s wanting is a dusting of salt and pepper. Pure-dee heaven on a plate. ---
**Author:** ![Rilchiam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/2bfe46/32.png) [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2003, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-us-join-hands-and-sing-praise-for-the-nooks-and-the-crannies/167529/24 "2003-04-12T22:10:48Z")
No, crumpets are slightly different. They’re flat, and you don’t split them in half. You spread the butter and jam on top and let them seep into the many large pores. Mmmmmmmmm… ---
**Author:** ![TVeblen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4bbf92/32.png) [@TVeblen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TVeblen)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2003, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-us-join-hands-and-sing-praise-for-the-nooks-and-the-crannies/167529/25 "2003-04-12T22:25:26Z")
TEM w/ butter and an over-easy egg is _good_ of course but not pure bliss. Pure bliss is a TEM, crisp and tender and piping hot, then a schmear of cream cheese and topped with a thin layer of jalepeno jelly. Veb ---
**Author:** ![sunstone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunstone/32/3372_2.png) [@sunstone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sunstone)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-us-join-hands-and-sing-praise-for-the-nooks-and-the-crannies/167529/26 "2003-04-13T02:36:59Z")
Gotta admit…I love nooks and crannies…Oh, you mean on muffins…Oh, not that kind of muffins… Well, I like English muffins with melted butter and bitter marmalade. ---
**Author:** ![bjohn13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac8455/32.png) [@bjohn13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bjohn13)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-us-join-hands-and-sing-praise-for-the-nooks-and-the-crannies/167529/27 "2003-04-13T02:48:51Z")
mmmmmm muffin on the bottom saturate with butter fresh strawberry jam one egg fried over-medium on the top pop the yoke from the bottom with a toothpick so it mingles with the jam. There is always more room in the nooks and crannies for more liquid. Break it in half, and I can make two. mmmmmmmm ---
**Author:** ![Primaflora](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/898d66/32.png) [@Primaflora](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Primaflora)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-us-join-hands-and-sing-praise-for-the-nooks-and-the-crannies/167529/28 "2003-04-13T04:47:20Z")
they’re the muffins you buy in the bread aisle, called cunningly enough English muffins, guano lad. Tiptop make them here I think They’re not crumpets and they’re not muffins. Flat things you pull or cut apart and toast. I’m sure you could get them even in deepest darkest Dunedin 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Primaflora](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/898d66/32.png) [@Primaflora](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Primaflora)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-us-join-hands-and-sing-praise-for-the-nooks-and-the-crannies/167529/29 "2003-04-13T04:49:25Z")
OMG. Egg with jam? That’s just disgusting. It’s even worse than Mr P’s brie and marmalade sandwiches. ::shudder:: what is the world coming to? ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-us-join-hands-and-sing-praise-for-the-nooks-and-the-crannies/167529/30 "2003-04-13T06:18:37Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Primaflora \* > … Egg with jam? … I’ve gone jamming after eggs on a muffin. Oh! That’s right, we’re talking about those toaster thingies … ---
**Author:** ![Shana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3bc359/32.png) [@Shana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shana)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-us-join-hands-and-sing-praise-for-the-nooks-and-the-crannies/167529/31 "2003-04-13T06:54:08Z")
I don’t know if any of you have tried other brands besides Thomas’, my advice is DON’T DO IT!! They are just NOT the same…Mmmm nooks and crannies. Must have one now! (Thomas’ E.M.s RULE!!) ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 7:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-us-join-hands-and-sing-praise-for-the-nooks-and-the-crannies/167529/32 "2003-04-13T07:21:41Z")
I wouldn’t eat them anyway, me being a weird food disliking type person. So all those various muffiny thingies are beyond my scope of comprehension. ---
**Author:** ![Rilchiam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/2bfe46/32.png) [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-us-join-hands-and-sing-praise-for-the-nooks-and-the-crannies/167529/33 "2003-04-13T07:27:30Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Shana \* > **I don’t know if any of you have tried other brands besides Thomas’, my advice is DON’T DO IT!! They are just NOT the same…** You are so right! ---
**Author:** ![Einmon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b9bd4f/32.png) [@Einmon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Einmon)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 7:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-us-join-hands-and-sing-praise-for-the-nooks-and-the-crannies/167529/34 "2003-04-13T07:29:17Z")
Why?? Why?? Why are there no English Muffins in MY bread aisle?? I love English Muffins. _sniff_ Maybe if I poke this here toast with a fork, I can get me some nooks and crannies as well… ---
**Author:** ![Cartooniverse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cartooniverse/32/3084_2.png) [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-us-join-hands-and-sing-praise-for-the-nooks-and-the-crannies/167529/35 "2003-04-13T12:15:19Z")
Funny how the egg sammich issue has finally been brought to light. If feels good to get that off one’s chest, doesn’t it? I’ve got to admit, I find it almost inhuman that someone would put toast with jam and egg into their mouth at the same time, but then I have a daughter who loves her peanut butter and ham sandwiches so who am I TO COMMENT??? :eek: My kids are developing a serious jones for a TEM, lightly buttered with an over-easy egg on top, for breakfast before school. I would like to say that introducing TEM into my household about 6 weeks ago and using it frequently during the breakfast preparation phase of our daily routine has in fact positively influenced my children’s educational advances. Sadly, this is not the case. The **Man-Cub** just came home with a 73 in Spanish for the marking period. I just need to know straight out- how much of this is the responsiblity of the people who make TEM’s. and how much of this is my responsibility??? Aside from the egg and jam combinations, what are people putting ON their TEM’s ??? ( Besides their tongues. 😛 ) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-us-join-hands-and-sing-praise-for-the-nooks-and-the-crannies/167529.md?page=1)