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Why Does Parmesan Taste Like Pineapple? Harold McGee Answers Food's Big Mysteries

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

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Exploring the Complexity of Smell and Taste

The chapter delves into the complexities of smell and taste, highlighting the versatility and importance of smell over taste in relation to food. It discusses the enhancement of aromas in food when combined with taste and delves into the subjective nature of smell and memory. The conversation expands to exploring the connection between flavors, scents, and the intricate processes involved in olfactory perception.

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