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Speck is a German word for bacon

Speculaas refer to Dutch cookies which are are sold in different shapes, but the most traditional shape would be the of a windmill. Speculaas are sold in every supermarket around Netherlands. They have an unusual taste, that comes from a combination of the multiple spices used. Dutch people have made a habit out of dipping the cookie in their coffee. Speculaas is one of the many spiced cookies eaten on St. Nicholas' Eve, December 5 in the Netherlands. Note: Sounds similar to German's Spekulatius which is a specialty during Christmas time in Germany and also made into different shapes.

Speisekammer is the German term for pantry, larder.

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Speisekarte is a German word for menu

Speisestärke is the German term for cornstarch, cornflour, thickening agent, corn flour, or starch

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Spekkie Sla refers to one of the favored dish of the Dutch (The Netherlands) which is made of a cooked mashed mixture of potatoes and chopped endive, served in a soup plate with bacon drippings, vinegar, and freshly ground pepper.

Here’s a table highlighting some common spelling differences between UK and US English in the context of food:

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Spianadas refers to a bread typical of the region of Nuoro, which is prepared with elaborate decorations for religious festivities.

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Spianatoia is the Italian word for pastry board. It refers to a quite large, wooden board, perfectly smooth and without knots which is generally used to make fresh pasta.

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Deutsch: Gewürz / Español: Especia / Português: Especiaria / Français: Spice / Italiano: Spezia
A spice is a dried seed, fruit, root, bark, or vegetable substance primarily used for flavoring, coloring or preserving food. Sometimes a spice is used to hide other flavors.[1]
Spices are distinguished from herbs, which are parts of leafy green plants also used for flavoring or as garnish.

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