Aroma Matters Just how much of our sensory experience of food is informed by our taste buds, how much by our noses? I once did a radio show with Daniel Boulud, where we put clothespins on our noses, blindfolds on our eyes, and began eating jelly beans. It was truly stunning; we literally could not tell the difference between cherry and licorice. Everything they say about taste being primarily smell is true.
2014 Gift Guide, Day 23
2014 Gift Guide, Day 23
2014 Gift Guide, Day 23
Aroma Matters Just how much of our sensory experience of food is informed by our taste buds, how much by our noses? I once did a radio show with Daniel Boulud, where we put clothespins on our noses, blindfolds on our eyes, and began eating jelly beans. It was truly stunning; we literally could not tell the difference between cherry and licorice. Everything they say about taste being primarily smell is true.