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The colorful evergreen foliage provides a warm winter welcome in porch planters and brightens patio plantings all year long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025 -
At the cocktail bar Muamba, owner Yvens Penna brightens a classic margarita with homemade chicória soda crafted from a pungent local herb that tastes like cilantro on steroids.—
Michael Snyder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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And the fact that Melissa Broder, of Milk-Fed, freshens this edition in a new forward.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
19 Aug. 2025
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Recipe Tips From The Test Kitchen Browning the chicken first not only locks in juices but also leaves a fond in the Dutch oven that enriches the broth when deglazed with tomatoes and stock.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Simply refreshing the pot with fresh soil enriches the soil with essential nutrients for the roots.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Smartens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartens. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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