Origin of the nooks and crannies

Mmmmmm. Breakfast.

"The word 'muffin' appeared in Britain around the 11th century, derived from the Old French moufflet, which meant 'soft' in reference to bread. Instructions for cooking a similar form of bread have existed since at least 1747, although credit for the phrase 'English muffin' is often given to Samuel Bath Thomas, an English baker who emigrated to New York City and began producing his 'muffins' around 1880."

It seems they used to be a staple of afternoon tea. But since that institution is dying, "[i]nstead muffins are, if ever, eaten at breakfast time, usually eaten with jam and/or butter... ."

Are you hungry now?