[HPFGU-OTChatter] Another food question for the ignorant Texan

[Doreen]

What is the difference between a scone and a crumpet? Do crumpets edge
into being Brit biscuits, US cookies?

--Amanda, confusedly


This page, short & sweet, just lists some common English to British words.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Atlantis/2284/

This page, however, is more what you are looking for.
http://www.effingpot.com/

It contains some VERY humorous explanations... and even has some funny cartoons to illustrate its points.

"Crumpet - One of the oldest traditions in English foody fads is the crumpet. A cratered flat cake. Toasted and covered in butter, so that it drips into the holes, the crumpet is enjoyed at tea on a Sunday, during the winter. It is about the size and shape of an English muffin (itself recently introduced to the UK and unheard of by most Brits!). Crumpet also has another meaning. Men might refer to women as a bit of crumpet, or they might fancy some crumpet tonight. You probably get the drift!"

"Scones - These look like your biscuits but must ONLY be eaten with clotted cream and strawberry jam. If you are ever lucky enough to encounter real scones (with or without currants), in England or on a British Airways flight, cut the scone in half and spread the jam on each half, top it off with the cream and enjoy it WITH a cup of tea. No other method is permitted or forgivable. Most arrests of American tourists are for eating Scones the wrong way!"

"Biscuit - Cookie in America. Though the large home-made chocolate chip type things would also be referred to as cookies in England. We also use the word "biscuit" to mean cracker, for instance you will see "biscuits for cheese" in the supermarkets, which are assortments of crackers." 

Doreen

 

 
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