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cooking

[kook-ing] / ˈkʊk ɪŋ /
NOUN
food preparation
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ADJECTIVE
going on
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“Everything was slower which made how I ate more intentional. If I was going to be spending more time cooking, it was almost a guarantee it was going to be a healthier meal.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 8, 2026

We’re in the prime season for cooking with aromatics like basil, parsley, and mint, but recipes too often waste these ingredients’ potential.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

However, in response to questioning about about a potential new album, he added "she cooking."

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

The series emanates a sense of urgency without cooking up abnormally dramatic situations.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

So now we’re always helping our mother with the cooking and cleaning and even her lace making.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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