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Lindsey_Mcfarren · 06-20-2008, 10:52 AM

I think they are something like a crumpet but to know for sure we need to find an English person who has had both.

I think its funny in our foods how we label something like English Muffins, or French toast or French frys when they are entirely American.

Can you think of more examples?

Anyone from England or France can tell us what French toast is called in France or if you have it at all?

Prinny · 06-20-2008, 11:01 AM

That's like when I was in Banff and asked them do I ask for bacon or Canadian Bacon

Lindsey_Mcfarren · 06-20-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Prinny

That's like when I was in Banff and asked them do I ask for bacon or Canadian Bacon

LOL, exactly.

When I was in the UK and had a bacon sandwich, it wasn't anything like they have here. The bacon looked MORE like Canadian Bacon but I' guessing they don't call it that.

Prinny · 06-20-2008, 11:08 AM

These people will look at you like you're crazy too! I always ask questions too! It embaresses my husband but I want to know EVERYTHING including every last detail about what I'm eating!

happynoodleboycey · 06-20-2008, 11:09 AM

I'm from England and to me a muffin is a muffin. I wasn't aware there were different varieties.

As for french toast, I regularly go to France and have never seen it there. The only time I've ever seen it on a menu was when I went to New York.

groove1 · 06-20-2008, 11:14 AM

Dont even think about asking where to get Buffalo wings in Western New York. They are "wings" or "chicken wings."

Debsi · 06-20-2008, 11:21 AM

French toast comes from the french pain perdu, or lost bread.

Lindsey_Mcfarren · 06-20-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by boycew02

I'm from England and to me a muffin is a muffin. I wasn't aware there were different varieties.

As for french toast, I regularly go to France and have never seen it there. The only time I've ever seen it on a menu was when I went to New York.

An English Muffin is almost like a scone but more bready, hard to explain, its savory, not sweet. You can actually make a pizza on them if you want. Toast them and put jam and butter on them.

Debsi · 06-20-2008, 11:55 AM

English muffins are delicious with butter on them. Toasted nice and crisp.

Here's a picture.

http://images.jupiterimages.com/comm...4/23236463.jpg

They don't remind me of scones at all, all the scones I've encountered have been much more crumbly and heavy and cakey.

groove1 · 06-20-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Lindsey_Mcfarren

An English Muffin is almost like a scone but more bready, hard to explain, its savory, not sweet. You can actually make a pizza on them if you want. Toast them and put jam and butter on them.

Yes, they are full of nooks and crannies Products