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The Physiology Of Taste

The Physiology Of Taste

Hardcover

Medical ReferenceAnatomy & PhysiologyFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1169720579
ISBN13: 9781169720572
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 162
Weight: 1.48
Height: 0.44 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Physiology of Taste is a classic book on gastronomy written by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, a French lawyer and politician who was also a renowned epicure and gourmet. Originally published in 1825, this book is a comprehensive exploration of the science and art of food, taste, and eating. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of gastronomy. The first chapter discusses the senses of taste and smell, and how they work together to create the experience of flavor. The second chapter explores the role of the stomach and digestive system in the process of eating and digesting food. The following chapters delve into specific topics such as the effects of different foods on the body, the art of cooking, the history of gastronomy, and the social and cultural aspects of food and dining. Throughout the book, Savarin shares his personal observations and experiences as a gourmet, offering insights into the pleasures and complexities of food and drink.The Physiology of Taste is a landmark work in the history of gastronomy and is considered a must-read for anyone interested in food, cooking, and the science of taste. It is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and inform food lovers and culinary professionals around the world.Well; what could be refused to that which sustains us, from the cradle to the grave, which increases the gratifications of love and the confidence of friendship which disarms hatred and offers us, in the short passage of our lives, the only pleasure which not being followed by fatigue makes us weary of all others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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