Perfect for foodie fans of Salt Fat Acid Heat as well as Cork Dork and The Flavor Equation
this instant classic is both a sumptuous behind-the-scenes tour and a fun appetizing and
informative how-to that covers everything from wine and cheese to ice cream and honey tea
chocolate and even water from the science of taste and the rituals of creating a fine-tuned
palate to plucking flavor descriptions from the tip of your tongue and learning how
appreciating food can help you appreciate life.You love to eat. But do you know how to taste?
On a delectable sensory romp through the science of flavor award-winning professional taster
Mandy Naglich one of less than 100 Advanced Cicerones in the world gives you a seat at the
table in the elite world of master tasters – scientists professional tasters sommeliers
umami ushers and more – divulging the secrets behind their perfected palates so you too can
become a super taster.Whether it’s a meaningful meal or a favorite nostalgic road trip snack
we know what we like to eat. But even when it comes to the most vivid and memorable dishes it’s
tough to say what exactly makes them so delicious. Now award-winning expert certified food and
beverage taster and lifestyle journalist Mandy Naglich reveals how to hone your tasting
superpowers like a pro.Take a seat beside highly-trained cheese analysts world-class
sommeliers competitive whiskey tasters internationally recognized chefs and sensory
scientists as experts divulge the secrets to discerning the notes in a range of ingredients
from a dab of honey to a spoonful of olive oil—and even a sip of mineral water.Discover why a
James Beard award-winner was visibly nervous before a blindfolded taste test on Top Chef
Masters and how coffee farmers base growing practices on the palate of one world-renowned
authority. Learn why your taste buds respond to variables such as food temperature and
background music. What the flavor distinction is between a pomme fruit and a stone fruit how
to judge the acidity of anything from a cup of tea to a square of dark chocolate—and how
understanding flavor can impact the way you understand the world.A rich journey for the
flavor-obsessed this instant classic is both a practical guide and a sumptuous meditation on
how to savor all things delicious—on the plate and in life.
