[CH] Sensory re-mapping
Andie Paysinger (asenji@earthlink.net)
Sat, 16 May 1998 23:07:11 +0000
Sometimes it is frustrating trying to explain a flavor to some people
who do not have much taste discrimination. That is, they can taste
bold flavors but do not taste the more subtle flavors.
I often use sound terms when trying to describe these flavors to a
person who is "tastebud challenged", i.e. say something "roars" or
"screams" in the mouth. "Hums" "Chimes", etc.
Thank El Grande, I am blessed with a huge number of tastebuds which
still can taste extremely subtle flavors.
I have a blind friend who swears she can see colors when she eats
hot foods. I grew up on curries and chutneys which were extremely
hot, spicy, full of garlic and ginger as well as mustard.
This is already a wonderful year I just harvested about 1 1/2 pounds of
black mustard. The stuff started blooming in February and grew right
through a couple of snow storms. This variety is very hardy.
--
Andie Paysinger & the PENDRAGON Basenjis,Teafer,Cheesy,Singer & Player
asenji@earthlink.net So. Calif. USA "In the face of adversity, be
patient, in the face of a basenji, be prudent, be canny, be on your
guard!"
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