David Kasabian
Author
Publisher
Universe
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
What is umami? It's another basic taste, like sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. But it's not an ordinary taste. Umami is that rich, savory, extra-satisfying taste of mushrooms, steak, cheese, oysters, and red wine-- just a few of the many foods loaded with umami. Science only recently proved its existence, and the world of food and cooking is catching on fast. Every day, more chefs and home cooks are wowing guests, family and friends with fabulous-tasting...