| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Gesture indicating perfection | Thomas Joseph | 22 Mar 2025 |
| Gesture signifying deliciousness | ||
| Gesture of approval | LA Times Daily | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Gesture signifying perfection | New York Times | 23 Jul 2022 |
| "Perfection" gesture | LA Times Daily | 11 Jun 2022 |
| 'Perfection' gesture | The Washington Post | 11 Jun 2022 |
| Satisfied cook's gesture | The Washington Post | 19 Feb 2022 |
| Satisfied cook's gesture | LA Times Daily | 19 Feb 2022 |
| [Perfection!] | New York Times | 04 Dec 2021 |
| Symbol of culinary perfection | Newsday | 16 Nov 2019 |