A historian of breakfast (yes, there are such people) wrote that muffins were invented so Americans would have an excuse to eat cake for breakfast. If you are a fan, our readers say this is the place to get muffins. There are always four or five varieties and the selection changes daily. There’s something for everyone, from the bran or oatmeal for the health conscious to banana nut, cranberry, or sinful versions with chocolate chips. It’s a measure of how popular these are that the muffin mix is sold at the counter, and if you practice a long time, you might be able to come close to the ones that are sold here every morning. — RF
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