Flavor - by Bob Holmes (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A journey into the surprising science behind our flavor senses.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Can you describe how the flavor of halibut differs from that of red snapper? How the taste of a Fuji apple differs from a Spartan? For most of us, this is a difficult task: flavor remains a vague, undeveloped concept that we don't know enough about to describe--or appreciate--fully. In this delightful and compelling exploration of our most neglected sense, veteran science reporter Bob Holmes shows us just how much we're missing.</p><p>Considering every angle of flavor from our neurobiology to the science and practice of modern food production, Holmes takes readers on a journey to uncover the broad range of factors that can affect our appreciation of a fine meal or an exceptional glass of wine. He peers over the shoulders of some of the most fascinating food professionals working today, from cutting-edge chefs to food engineers to mathematicians investigating the perfect combination of pizza toppings. He talks with flavor and olfactory scientists, who describe why two people can experience remarkably different sensations from the same morsel of food, and how something as seemingly unrelated as cultural heritage can actually impact our sense of smell.</p><p>Along the way, even more surprising facts are revealed: that cake tastes sweetest on white plates; that wine experts' eyes can fool their noses; and even that language can affect our sense of taste. <em>Flavor</em> expands our curiosity and understanding of one of our most intimate sensations, while ultimately revealing how we can all sharpen our senses and our enjoyment of the things we taste.</p><p>Certain to fascinate everyone from gourmands and scientists to home cooks and their guests, <em>Flavor</em> will open your mind--and palette--to a vast, exciting sensory world.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Fascinating....Foodies who enjoyed Mark Schatzker's <em>The Dorito Effect</em>, Michael Pollan's <em>Cooked</em>, and Michael Moss's <em>Salt Sugar Fat</em> will gravitate toward this scientific yet accessible and humorous take on food and wine.-- "Library Journal"<br><br>Fascinating...Flavor, as Bob Holmes demonstrates elegantly, exists nowhere but in the mind of the eater.-- "Wall Street Journal"<br><br>I learned a lot while reading <em>Flavor</em>. Bob Holmes is a genial, well-informed guide to the rapidly evolving world of flavor and food design. From microbreweries to research labs, he captures all the key players: their personalities and passions come through clearly in this engaging tour of the field.--Avery Gilbert, author of What The Nose Knows: The Science of Scent in Everyday Life<br><br>In this mouthwatering work....Holmes turns the kitchen into a laboratory....As [he] runs through terrific experiments and describes strange technologies, he makes food science fun and approachable.-- "Publishers Weekly (starred review)"<br><br>Endlessly fascinating. A terrific book.--Bill Bryson<br>
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