Strange Sandwiches, Redux

[sierra_le_oli]

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[furrfu]

Should point out that it was a Flemish invention, from a TV show iirc. :-)

[sierra_le_oli]

Thank you. Post amended so blame is duly apportioned.

The Dutch didn't have to import it though. :)

[furrfu]

Oh, I'm not trying to one-up you. :-)

I didn't know about this until I visited Belgium a few years ago and had lunch with friends, who encouraged me to try it (yes, it *is* nice, but no, not every day, thanks) and explained its televised origins.

Or something like that, Wikipedia says http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speculaaspasta

[sierra_le_oli]

Silly me, I didn't think of Wikipedia! I didn't expect the spread's origins to be so…involved.

[furrfu]

You know, I really want a speculoos pasta sandwich now. :-)

[k425]

Sounds lovely - is it gluten-free?

[sierra_le_oli]

I'm afraid not.

[k425]

What a shame! Speculaas are so nice!

[sierra_le_oli]

Did you find gluten-free ones or do you make your own?

[isihac]

Ooooh!

We're almost out of supplies, must scan the net to find the cheapest place to get some more Dutch goodies in.

[happydisciple]

Hoek van Holland?

One person can get there & back from Cambridge for £114, I think, with Stena's Rail & Sail (with one night crossing).

[isihac]

Sans car and with limited supplies needed, I was thinking more of an online shop. :-)

[happydisciple]

For stroopwafels, track down somewhere local that sells Tregroes waffles. The company's based in Wales, but was set up by an ex-pat Cloggie. The non-chocolate-covered ones are the real thing (well within the normal variability).

bellinghman pointed out that they can be had from the butcher's here in Melbourn. Very convenient :-)