The Elements Of Taste

By: Gray Kunz and Peter Kaminsky

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Synopsis: Four-star chef Gray Kunz has teamed up with food writer Peter Kaminsky to put together a cookbook that looks precisely at how the dynamic of great taste is achieved. By putting into plain language the thoughts that a chef has when he or she creates a recipe, The Elements of Taste has forged a revolutionary approach to cookbook writing. Every dish in this book is conceived according to the interplay of fourteen categories of taste. Describing the heat, the texture, the timing of taste as you bite through these mouthfuls, the authors go beyond merely telling the home chef how to put together these dishes. In clear, concise language they explain how each flavor fits into the total taste experience. More than a primer of flavor, this is a practical and seductive introduction to the world of taste, including over 130 recipes by one of the acknowledged masters of contemporary cuisine. When you have cooked through this book, you will be able to look into your own pantry or refrigerator to create your own four-star meals.