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Lakka is the Finnish word for cloudberries and also refers to the Finnish liqueur which is actually made from Arctic cloudberries. Lakka are orange-colored raspberry shaped berries growing on marshlands and swamps. Lakka are eaten either fresh as they are with a sprinkle of sugar on top, made into jam or eaten frozen with Kinuski-Kastike and ice cream. Lakka is also known as Hilla. Lakka also refers to Finland's traditional liqueur which owes its name and distinctive flavor from the cloudberry fruit, called Lakka. It is made by soaking the (Lakka) fruits in alcohol for about six (6) months until they sweeten. The major producers of Lakka are Chymos and Lapponia, both owned by V&S Group, best known for its flagship Absolut Vodka. Lakka liqueur is usually served after a meal as a dessert drink, but it can be also mixed with hot coffee or other spirits.

Lancashire Hot Pot refers to an English stew with lamb, onions, lamb kidneys, potatoes, and oysters. Lancashire Hot Pot is said to be one of English favorite foods.

Lane Cake refers to a specialty in the Southern United States; a yellow cake which is studded with or layered with coconut, dried fruit, or nuts and iced with white frosting.

Late Harvest is a wine term referring to an extremely sweet wine made from very ripe grapes or grapes that are left on the vine to become affected by botrytis and used for sweet dessert wine production. An example of a "late harvest wine" is Sauterne.

Laulau is a Hawaiian traditional foods wrapped or bundled in taro/ti leaves and steamed or baked in an earthen oven. It is usually made from pork or fisdhwith taro leaves, but also other combinations Lau Lau is pronounced "lauw-lauw".

Leche Cuajada is the Spanish term for "Buttermilk".

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