American English is an interesting language as it has its own definition of how and where to use certain words.
Cookie which is very American describes a small, flat, baked treat, usually containing fat, flour, eggs and sugar. Other English speakers refer to it as a biscuit.
Now having concocted said cookie the Americans decided to go and use it in various arrangements as in -
You are a smart cookie or you are a tough cookie..depending on the personal characteristics of a human (or animal as the case may be)..
Then there is the reference to those that are found on your computer as in the pieces of code left behind as you visit different websites on the world wide web. Interesting subject to study on how the lowly cookie made its way in to the ether.
Then there is cookie talk - as in crazy talk like the elaborate discussion presented here.
Wonder if the Queen had an aversion to refer to her subjects as loyal biscuits?
I like chocolates. Godiva Dark with Almonds - not sure of the naked woman on the horse to be the icon of some choice cocoa based products but tastes good. Started in Belgium but now owned by some Turks. Cadburys - Fruit and Nut Milk Bars - awesome combination of dried fruit pieces along with a medley of nuts makes your toungue dance - started by a Brit now owen by Kraft USA. Lindt Hazelnut spheres - made by a Swiss confectioner are divine balls that melt in your mouth with a lingering nutty taste Ghirardelli Milk Crisp Squares - crunchy and light these milk squares are easy on the palate but pack some serious calories - all good I say! Originally founded by an Italian who moved around till he landed in SF Bay today also owned by the Swiss Lindt empire.
Hope the Queen has her cookies in place, still, what with rolling around on barges and having to deal with murderers of the Queen's English -Vinglish..here's to her Health!
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