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porridge

[pawr-ij, por-] / ˈpɔr ɪdʒ, ˈpɒr- /


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Onion and bacon tend to point elsewhere: perhaps a baked potato soup, or a congee-style porridge finished with a fried egg.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

But if electricity is only available sporadically, she says, "the food doesn't keep very well. There were cases when food was cooked in the morning and by dinner the porridge had become completely solid."

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

When life feels pared down, this humble porridge feels like an invitation to make the most of less—to stir, to season, to play.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2025

Aspinall usually eats porridge for breakfast, alongside a couple of protein shakes which include peanut butter and blueberries, which can top 1,000 calories.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

Well, as Ambuya said, even the best bowl of porridge has a few weevils in it.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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