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Lumpia, on the other hand, is a Filipino finger food that many people associate with the cuisine.
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Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2024
Here are some more tips for choosing finger foods for babies.
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 19 July 2024
Try for balance: While finger foods are part of bento box's appeal, so is a balanced meal.
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Natalie Mikles, Parents, 16 July 2024
Homemade corn dogs can also be a fun option for a family meal, a kid’s party or made into bite-sized finger foods for a summer gathering.
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1893, in the meaning defined above
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“Finger food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finger%20food. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
finger food
noun
: a food (as a carrot stick) that is meant to be picked up with the fingers and eaten
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