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Sweet and savory crepes from The French Cow and hot, powdery puffs from Beignets 2 Go satisfy many a sweet tooth on market days.
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Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 17 July 2024
Melt Munch, which shares a space with the confectionery, can also sate a sweet tooth with their crepes, waffles and gelato, but also has savory items like kumpir, a Turkish-style baked potato, all of which can be ordered with various toppings.
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 27 Mar. 2024
Buttermilk makes this blueberry cobbler extra special for those with a sweet tooth and spiked Arnold Palmers keep the party going well into the showing of fireworks.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 3 July 2024
For those with a sweet tooth, this month’s desserts range from light treats like Mexican Pineapple Pops to cool you down poolside to indulgent and oh-so-chocolatey, peanut buttery Moose Tracks Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches.
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Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 1 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of sweet tooth was
in the 14th century
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“Sweet tooth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweet%20tooth. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
sweet tooth
noun
: a craving or fondness for sweets
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