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Recent Examples of pastry
For those of us who weren’t blessed with a grandmother gifted at pastry, graham cracker crusts are a lifesaver, serving as the base to some of our favorite pies and icebox desserts.
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Krispy Kreme’s O’riginal Glazed Doughnut — a vibrant green version of its signature pastry — debuted in 2016 and has returned every year (usually only for a few days) to mark the festive holiday.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
All is made by Velazco, a stable of 10 cooks and new pastry chef Anabella Olivera.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Krispy Kreme’s O’riginal Glazed Doughnut — a vibrant green version of its signature pastry — debuted in 2016 and has returned every year (usually only for a few days) to mark the festive holiday.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
All is made by Velazco, a stable of 10 cooks and new pastry chef Anabella Olivera.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastry
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The desserts are equally as intriguing, like a kombu ice cream with sweet salsa macha and a flan-like jericalla custard with mole ganache and cardamom buñuelos.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Experiment with less sugar and more natural sweeteners such as silan (date syrup), honey and fresh fruit platters for dessert.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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The state of Florida is also zeroing in on food safety and has so far released reports this year about toxins found in baby formula, candy and bread, although some experts have concerns about the testing process.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Highlights include candy, prizes, bounce house, bunny photos, crafts and a magic show.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The family's vast confectionery empire includes Halloween staples like Snickers and M&Ms and operates 135 factories in 68 countries, employing more than 140,000 people.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ask a local Opened as a confectionery in 1900 by a family of Greek immigrants, Zaharakos serves a menu with cheese curds, sodas and Sundaes alongside a dose of history with Americana.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Pastry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastry. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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