Pull a vegetable from your fridge, take a grain, and grab a sauce or condiment. That cluster is a perfect starting point for pairing. You do not need obscure items or dishes served in upscale…
Writing tasting notes shouldn’t sound fancy. Often, a plain, one-sentence note with one genuine observation you made will help you more than “bright and complex” or “soft and rich,” “needs more crunch,” or “interesting mouthfeel.”…
A cooked potato is a wonderful teaching tool because it isn’t very complicated. If you try a plain cooked potato, without anything else added, you’ll probably say it feels soft, gentle, starchy, and bland. Sprinkle…
A spoonful of soup appears ordinary until you hold it still for several moments. When you start, it might just taste salty, warm, or nice. By the next sample, you will catch the smell before…