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spoonful

[spoon-fool] / ˈspun fʊl /




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A spoonful whisked into a skirt steak stew can make it taste as though it simmered well past dinnertime.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

A spoonful of miso melts into the broth, followed by a pour of coconut cream.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

A spoonful of miso whisked into broth or a can of beans folded in at the right moment can stand in for hours of slow development.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

This is where the soup comes fully into focus, each spoonful shifting slightly depending on what you catch.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

“Oh, my!” she exclaimed, after taking a spoonful.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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