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gastronomy

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formal the art or activity of cooking and eating fine food books about wine tasting and gastronomy

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Recent Examples of gastronomy Discover picturesque small towns where medieval architecture meets vibrant local culture and gastronomy, like Les Baux-de-Provence or Eguisheim in the Alsace wine region. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026 As a key figure in shaping contemporary Californian gastronomy, Tusk has built a body of work at Quince, earning three Michelin stars, while extending his influence across the city through Cotogna and Verjus. — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Designated the European region of gastronomy for 2026, Crete is home to one quarter of the 120 million olive trees in Greece, from which liquid gold olive oil—almost exclusively of the health-rich, high-phenolic extra virgin variety—is wrought. — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 The California gastronomy fine-dining venue earned its first star in 2019, when San Diego County restaurants first became eligible for Michelin awards, then its second star in 2021 and third in 2022. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for gastronomy

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Choose a soothing activity, maybe watercolor, music, cooking, or a quiet walk, and give it your full attention so your spirit settles.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
If cooking dinner every night feels repetitive and exhausting, online grocery delivery is your ultimate solution to simplify weekly meal planning, eliminate stressful trips to the store and get fresh ingredients brought straight to your door.

— Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026

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