Word: gooey
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There was, however, one moment which has remained etched in my memory and will do so long after the gooey romantic storylines and well-worn punchlines have faded into oblivion. But, before we get there, here’s a quick explanation of who the hell I am. I was born in New York to American parents, who moved to England when I was eight months old. I was educated in England, but returned to America during school holidays to visit my grandparents, and then came to Harvard three and a half years ago. In short, I sound English...
...satisfied by the light and refreshing Gibralters. The popular chocolate was decidedly decadent, but also strikingly hard—those with braces or dentures should beware when biting into the tempting turtles (caramel and chocolate centers encircled with almonds, cashews, pecans or walnuts). Napkins are very necessary for the gooey and delicious cherry cordials. Despite difficulties in consumption your palate will most certainly not be disappointed...
Also important is avoiding dryness. Fatty food is usually moist, and for consumers accustomed to gooey cookies and premium ice cream, something that's both dry and fat-free might as well be tree bark. Developers thus fortify foods with substances known as humectants--glycerin, sucrose or similar ingredients that hold moisture...
...ordering edamame, steamed, salted soy bean pods. They were, unfortunately, the worst edamame I’ve ever had—overcooked, oversalted, overripe. They were followed by a serving of shumai, steamed pork-filled dumplings. This second classic was another disappointment—the little appetizers felt gooey, not firm, and smelled stale, not fresh...
...also saw glimmers of hope. The agedashi dofu—fried tofu served in a fish broth and alongside grated daikon radish—was surprisingly rich and flavorful. The teriyaki salmon was exactly as it should be—grilled, perfectly done, in a gooey sweet lacquer, and accompanied by a little side of crisp, stir-fried vegetables...