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culinary

[kyoo-luh-ner-ee, kuhl-uh-] / ˈkyu ləˌnɛr i, ˈkʌl ə- /


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The restaurant celebrates Nikkei cuisine, a culinary tradition that blends Japanese techniques with Peruvian ingredients, and pairs it with a thoughtful menu of pisco-based cocktails and tasting flights.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

But when longtime host Padma Lakshmi stepped down, Kish received an unexpected opportunity to return to the culinary competition by stepping up as its new host, a role she assumed in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Diverse culinary offerings cater to electric-vehicle owners, who can linger at stations as their cars charge, while also drawing drivers of more fuel-efficient cars that require fewer stops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

"The use of herbs and natural seasonings as alternatives to salt or culinary techniques such as using the acidity of citrus fruits may help reduce discretionary salt use while maintaining food palatability," concluded Santos.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Alexandra was at the kitchen table absorbed in culinary rites.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee




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