Pat Schories's engaging illustrations of the puppy Biscuit are modeled on her own dog. She lives in a book-filled home in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. Here are more words with very different meanings in the U.S. Alyssa Satin Capucilli is the author of the first story about Tulip and Rex, Tulip Loves Rex, as well as the bestselling Biscuit books and many other beloved children's books. If you're an American planning a British vacation or vice-versa, make sure you get your lingo straight before the trip. In British cuisine, the closest thing to an American biscuit is a scone. That's because, in the U.S., the word biscuit describes the flaky, tender bread rolls found in Southern cooking. Treats that are more biscuit-like are still called cookies in the States. Goodreads members who liked Dog Biscuit also liked: This Moose Belongs to Me. They're made from a stiff dough that yields a thin, crisp product that's perfect for dipping into a cup of tea. Find books like Dog Biscuit from the world’s largest community of readers. They don't contain many of the extra ingredients and flavorings found in the American snack, and they're usually less sweet. The word cookie comes from koekje, which is Dutch for “little cake.” Biscuit comes from the Latin words bis and coquere, or “ twice baked.” The biscuits enjoyed in the UK tend to be simpler than cookies. They are commonly loaded with additional goodies like raisins, chocolate chips, nuts, or sprinkles. According to Times of India, the cookies Americans are familiar with tend to be made from a thick, soft dough that takes longer to bake. It turns out there is a literal difference between the sweet baked goods Britons and Americans eat with their tea and coffee.Ĭookies and biscuits contain similar ingredients-like flour, butter, and sugar-but their recipes differ. You may assume that's the case with the cookies versus biscuits divide, but that's only partly true. Words that mean one thing in America can mean something totally different on the other side of the Atlantic. Though English is spoken in both nations, the language varies between the U.S.
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