35: Taste Bud Adventures: Exploring the 5 Basic Tastes - Part 1

Last week we talked about being “supertasters,” and now we’re taking it a little further by exploring the 5 different tastes that we experience through our taste buds. Starting with sweet, we explore the world of flavors, with a focus on tasty fruits. From sweet to sour, salty, bitter, and umami, join us as we articulate and analyze each taste. 

Get ready for a flavor adventure that will deepen your appreciation for the diverse experiences our taste buds offer.

 Explore further with these websites and resources mentioned in this episode: 

• Mike’s Hot Honey
• Truffle-infused honey
• Eggplant and Manchego grilled cheese sandwiches
• Pretzel snaps
• Pretzel rods
• Sourdough pretzels
• Pretzel twists
• Battery-operated pepper/salt grinder
• Ghirardelli Intense 72% dark chocolate
• Nespresso machine
• Garlicky broccoli rabe recipe
• More information about taste buds from Cleveland Clinic 
• Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Podcast 
• Ancestry DNA
• MyHeritageDNA 

See show notes for this episode at www.passingtheplate.org/35

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• Lisa at Are You My Cousin?: Learn how to find your ancestors, grow your family tree and uncover fascinating family histories and stories that connect us through food.

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