Gone are the days when instant was synonymous with weak coffee, bitter and astringent, and mainly made with Robusta beans instead of the preferred arabica.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025
What was hard and astringent turns lush, spoonable, and gumdrop-like—ready for desserts, jams, stews, or to be savored on its own.
Joining it is newcomer Prickly Ever After Rita, a margarita that leans into contrast by mixing tequila, citrus, and prickly pear for a balance of sweet and tangy, per a press release.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
The fermentation process not only gives sourdough its signature tangy flavor and slightly chewy texture, but also makes the bread more blood-sugar-friendly.
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
Delicious and pungent, there's no denying that the world of cheese can be a confusing (and rewarding) place.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
Residents sick of the pungent smell and wary of the crop’s potential associations with the marijuana industry — of which growing, processing and sales are banned in Sutter County and Yuba City — called for an end to hemp farming.
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