It's said that the man who discovered umami realized he was consuming a unique taste while eating a bowl of kelp broth. We can only hope that the next great discovery comes to us over our own ...

A few years ago, I was dining at a French restaurant. I ordered one of my favorites — a crock of French onion soup topped with a big crouton and Gruyere cheese. When it arrived, I eagerly dug in, only ...

You know that burst of flavor you experience when you take a bite of certain savory foods, such as meat, fish, mushrooms or miso? That sensation of “whoa, that is just delicious!” In all likelihood, ...

Umami is the fifth of the five basic human tastes to be identified, but it’s no less important for being the last one to the mouth party. Sweet, salty, sour and bitter all play vital roles in how we ...

It’s said that the man who discovered umami realized he was consuming a unique taste while eating a bowl of kelp broth. We can only hope that the next great discovery comes to us over our own ...

A few years ago, I was dining at a French restaurant. I ordered one of my favorites – a crock of French onion soup topped with a big crouton and Gruyere cheese. When it arrived, I eagerly dug in, only ...

Learning to balance flavors is a skill that you will develop through practice. You can read descriptions about sweet versus sour, but like learning a musical instrument, it won’t make a difference ...