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culinary

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


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The beverage’s roots go back to 1565, when the Manila-Acapulco galleon trade route began between Mexico and the Philippines, permanently altering both countries’ culinary trajectories.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

But a recent journey showed me that little-known Colima is brimming with fascinating foods and drinks only found here, and has a burgeoning culinary scene.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

Our food columnist took a bite out of the blue-and-orange culinary chaos that’s ensued as Knicks Fever sweeps New York City.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Knicks Fever has also upended the city’s food scene, causing a run on blue-and-orange dyes, sprinkles and other decorative instruments of culinary science.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

“We’ve got mad culinary skills, if these kiftas are any evidence.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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