bonne bouche

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On his nightstand the day I asked to see it: “The White Nile” by Alan Moorehead, a book about educational policies, another on great speeches of history and an amusing bonne bouche by G.K.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2023

Now for something which I have kept as the bonne bouche of my earthy story.

From Cottage Building in Cob, Pisé, Chalk and Clay a Renaissance (2nd edition) by Williams-Ellis, Clough

I am afraid I must own they were given as a bonne bouche to my Virginian nightingale, who seemed highly to approve of this addition to his daily fare.

From Wild Nature Won By Kindness by Brightwen, Elizabeth

His description of Millicent as an ex-chorus girl offered another bonne bouche to the crowd.

From The Silent Barrier by Tracy, Louis

Obs.—If the poultry is only half roasted, and stewed only till just nicely tender, this will be an acceptable bonne bouche to those who are fond of made dishes.

From The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual by Kitchiner, William