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Recent Examples of pastry
From grandmothers who’ve made it for countless birthdays and potlucks to professional pastry chefs and celebrated cookbook authors, most Southerners approach this beloved yet confidence-shaking dessert with a sense of trepidation.
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Choco Taco: Don’t skip pastry chef Amanda Santiago’s gourmet twist on the ice cream truck classic.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Inside an airy, modern dining room flooded with light from tall windows, chef Nicolas Vera and pastry chef Stephanie Velasquez reward patience with a satisfying menu focused on ingredients native to Mexico.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
From breakfast to a sweet afternoon treat, these pastries won't lead you astray.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Choco Taco: Don’t skip pastry chef Amanda Santiago’s gourmet twist on the ice cream truck classic.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Inside an airy, modern dining room flooded with light from tall windows, chef Nicolas Vera and pastry chef Stephanie Velasquez reward patience with a satisfying menu focused on ingredients native to Mexico.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
From breakfast to a sweet afternoon treat, these pastries won't lead you astray.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastry
Noun
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Yogurt is not really a dessert, but there is a not-insignificant passage about that, too.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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The tiramisu from Mama's on Main Tiramisu is my favorite dessert of all time.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The pistachio crème of Dubai chocolate (3) spills out of its geometric candy shell.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
20 Aug. 2025
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Is Licorice Candy a Health Risk Too? Licorice candies or teas that contain glycyrrhiza may have the same side effects as licorice root supplements.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
19 Aug. 2025
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The traditional naming of a new Android version with a confectionery theme is set to continue with Android 17.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The craze for Dubai chocolate was a big factor with 2.5 million bars sold in the six months to June, pushing its share of the confectionery category up to a whopping 40%.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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“Pastry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastry. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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