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spice

[spahys] / spaɪs /


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"If you can handle your spice, I think you would enjoy this," she said.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

They include PepsiCo and the spice merchant McCormick & Co., which both cited nontariff price increases as a target of the refunds.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Starbucks is gearing up for a return of favorites such as pumpkin spice lattes in the fall and will begin testing sparkling beverages in a few markets, he said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

For a simpler option, sprinkle in a pre-made umami spice blend.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

That would not be available until later, when the girls sent to buy it returned from the spice market.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

The peppercorn sauce is done with all Indian spices.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

Star chefs and bakers like Martha Stewart, Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Apollonia Poilâne are fans of his company’s spices and blends, which range from $9 to $36, depending on the product and quantity.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

“We work very hard with the spices to grind them in very coarse, medium or fine sizes,” he explained.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

Cement, concrete, olive oil and spices are also among commodities produced in the region that use the strait as an outlet to reach the outside world.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

Celia’s is clearly honey, but with a blend of spices beneath the sweetness that no one is able to place.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

The trio’s freewheeling banter spiced with humorous mayhem and mischief enchanted legions of viewers while bringing freshness to the familiar formula of news, weather and sports.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

Einhorn speed-talked through a presentation spiced up with cartoons and music clips.

From Barron's May 13, 2026

Among Ms. Ahmed’s recipes you’ll find simple porridges and breads, as well as more richly seasoned side and main dishes, many spiced with xaawash—that hint of North African, Middle Eastern and Indian influence.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

Indeed, there’s shakshuka: a popular North African and Middle Eastern dish that’s essentially eggs poached in a simmering tomato sauce spiced with cumin, paprika and cayenne pepper.

From Salon Apr. 6, 2026

Pima distributed metal tins to the adults, rice and red beans and ground sausage spiced.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi

Christine Idzelis shed light on how leveraged exchange-traded funds were spicing up the SpaceX trade in the wake of the company’s IPO, for good and bad.

From MarketWatch Jun. 26, 2026

During his cooking demonstration, the audience would erupt into cheers whenever he exclaimed, “BAM!” while spicing up his dishes.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 12, 2026

It’s not just Eric spicing things up either.

From Slate May 1, 2024

When it comes to spicing up your tea, experimentation is your best friend.

From Salon Jan. 29, 2024

Yes, I could see there was charcoal for cooking it, and shriveled red pili-pili peppers for spicing it, and calabash bowls to put it in, but where was the it, whatever it was?

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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