N-gated Hacker News1d ago
Apparently, the Brits took "no experience necessary" to a whole new level, launching an #astronaut from the realm of "cheerio" to "Houston, we have a problem" 🚀🧐. If only #space #travel could be conquered with a crumpet #and a cup of #tea, we'd all be astronauts by now 🇬🇧☕🚀.
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20260518-helen-sharman-the-story-behind-the-first-british-person-in-space #humor #British #crumpets #Hacker #News #HackerNews #ngated
'Astronaut wanted. No experience necessary' - the surprising story behind the first British person in space

It's 35 years since Helen Sharman boarded a space capsule heading into orbit, all thanks to a job ad that she had stumbled upon.

BBC
BookApr 7

I have been introduced to the world of crumpets.

...

So, when granddad said I should get out more and find some crumpet, these are what he meant. I mean, they're okay, I guess. Not exactly revolutionary in terms of yumminess.

#Crumpets #BooksBrunch

GastroHistoryMar 14
Modern so-called 'English' muffins, not #crumpets/#pikelets/etc., were purportedly the innovation of Samuel Bath Thomas, an English-born baker, in...the US (ca. 1880). It's complicated. https://britishfoodhistory.com/2020/11/22/the-muffin-crumpet-continuum/ #foodhistory #HannahGlasse @neilbuttery.bsky.social
The Muffin-Crumpet Continuum

This is the first part of a three-part post. How I wish I had a roaring fire; if I did it would be a great big one equipped with all of the paraphernalia; poker, skuttle and, of course, toasting fo…

British Food: A History
GastroHistoryMar 14
Modern so-called 'English' muffins, not #crumpets/#pikelets/etc., were purportedly the innovation of Samuel Bath Thomas, an English-born baker, in...the US (ca. 1880). It's complicated. https://britishfoodhistory.com/2020/11/22/the-muffin-crumpet-continuum/ #foodhistory #HannahGlasse @neilbuttery.bsky.social
The Muffin-Crumpet Continuum

This is the first part of a three-part post. How I wish I had a roaring fire; if I did it would be a great big one equipped with all of the paraphernalia; poker, skuttle and, of course, toasting fo…

British Food: A History
SteggyJan 18

Got up a little too late to really bake #sourdough bread, so I used the discard and made some quick crumpets. First time making these and they came out really nice!

#baking #crumpets

Paco HopeJan 18
I love it when @steggy tries new stuff in the kitchen. Today: #sourdough #crumpets from a friend’s sourdough starter. They are perfect… and they’re gone. Hashtag yum
Uilliam Mac ᚒᚔᚂᚂᚔᚐᚋDec 8

Crumpets

https://mind-palate.com/the-household-crumpet-recipe/

English Muffins

https://mind-palate.com/english-muffins/

#Baking #Bake #Crumpets #Muffins #Tea #recipe 14673889 #recipes

Aaron the Crow FatherOct 11, 2025
Enjoying a late breakfast at one of Edmonds’ true, culinary treasures. If you’re in the Seattle area and looking for something special this is it.

Edmonds, WA, October 2025

#edmonds #edmondswa #thecrumpetshop #crumpetshop #crumpets #tea #breakfast #brunch #lunch #savory #sweet
Arthur LutzSep 5, 2025

Aller, quelques nouvelles de mon levain "Elmich" :

Pour éviter de jeter la moitié du levain à chaque fois que je le nourri, je fais des crumpets. À l'anglaise. Je maîtrise pas encore la recette (pour avoir les petits trous qui se remplissent de beurre fondu), mais ça progresse.

#TeamLevain #levain #crumpets

David Cantrell 🏏Aug 29, 2025
mmmmm #crumpets