Fentimans Traditional Tonic Water: Some tasters enjoyed the strong grapefruit flavor, but others said this tonic tasted astringent.
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Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 July 2025
While the norm is that a toner should be an astringent that removes grime and dirt while balancing skin’s pH, the best Korean toners also flood it with hydration after cleansing with a face wash.
This comforting chicken recipe can be made quickly in your Crockpot and offers a tangy, savory meal for dinner tonight.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
The Cherry Berry & Sprite beverage is bustling with tangy and fruity flavor, but the carbonation and tartness from medley of berries may elicit an initial sour reaction.
As the base for a marinade and grilling sauce, passion fruit's puckery tartness—think mango and pineapple with a slightly sour kick—is an ideal complement to rich, buttery shellfish.
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Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Nov. 2022
Their recipe combines silky texture, puckery tartness and richness (courtesy of olive oil) in every bite.
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Ben MimsCooking Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Oct. 2022
In Fez, shadowy narrow alleys twist through the medina—past mosaic-tiled courtyards and the pungent scent of leather dyeing vats.
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Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
The store sells basic produce, along with more specialty items, like durian — a large, spiky fruit with a pungent smell and creamy texture — and taro — a root vegetable with vanilla and coconut undertones.
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Rachel Schlueter,
Kansas City Star,
17 July 2025
This fall is predicted to bring cooler-than-average temperatures and dry weather for Arizona and the desert Southwest, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
This combination might slow digestion, and the dry chia may clump together in your stomach, causing a heavy or bloated feeling.
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