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a crumbly shortbread cookie
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The mixture should be very crumbly but without any dry spots.
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Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026
Its loose, crumbly texture also allows roots to spread easily, helping plants establish faster and grow stronger throughout the season.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Slices of cold roast beef, beautiful and rare, come attended by a snowy blob of properly sinus-clearing horseradish cream, with a pickled black walnut on top like the cherry on a sundae and a crumbly wedge of cheddar.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
This crumbly, salty aged cheese, made with either goat’s or cow’s milk, adds a sharp, salty flavor to dishes.
—Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
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Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026
Its loose, crumbly texture also allows roots to spread easily, helping plants establish faster and grow stronger throughout the season.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Slices of cold roast beef, beautiful and rare, come attended by a snowy blob of properly sinus-clearing horseradish cream, with a pickled black walnut on top like the cherry on a sundae and a crumbly wedge of cheddar.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
This crumbly, salty aged cheese, made with either goat’s or cow’s milk, adds a sharp, salty flavor to dishes.
—Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
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“Crumbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crumbly. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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