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Understanding the Five Basic Tastes & Flavor Dynamics



Have you ever really focused in on how to taste and balance flavors in food? Drawing ideas from the ingenious "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat" by Samin Nosrat and the cook's best friend "The Flavor Bible" we will experiment to gain a better understanding of how we use the 5 tastes to our culinary advantage. 

You'll do a series of experiments to help you understand the difference between taste and flavor, and to really hone in on each of the five tastes, and how each of them interact with each other.  You will try each individually, then combine some, and try them in different amounts.  

You'll train your palate to taste each flavor individually, and how they interact when used with each other and on meats and vegetables.  We'll also cover how to use different sources of salt, acids, fats, herbs, and spices that come from many cultures around the world. 

Then starting with a canvas of noodles, and applying what you've learned, you'll paint them with flavor to make a delicious Stir Fried Lo Mein.



Guests receive a 20% discount on future classes and 10% discount on any in-store purchase on the day of class!

Menu:

  • Stir Fried Lo Mein
  • Pasta w/ Fresh Pesto
  • Fruits & Other Goodies for "Flavor Tripping" Dessert
Activities:
  • Blindfold Taste Test
  • How Flavors Interact Taste Experiment
  • Flavor Tripping
Skills:
  • Flavor Dynamics
  • Balancing

Our recipes use common ingredients that may or may not be specified in the menu, including various fruits and vegetables, nuts, meats, spices, wheat flours, etc. If you have a food allergy or dietary restriction we should be aware of, please call or email before attending the class. We may or may not be able to accommodate.

A minimum 48-hour notice via phone or in-person (not email) is required for class cancellations or rescheduling for reservations of one to three guests.  A minimum 7-day notice via phone or in-person is required for class cancellations or rescheduling for reservation of four or more guests. 
If you are unable to attend a class, you are encouraged to send someone in your place. We cannot make exceptions.

If you have a large group, consider a private party!

Got questions? Call, email, or check our FAQ page.

Classes are two hours, but duration is approximate and may vary by 10-15 minutes, it is best to plan accordingly.

For same-day booking, call us at 513.847.4474

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