Stories of scent and flavour

What is the difference between black and white pepper? | Four aromas from one berry

Black, white, green and Tellicherry pepper are all the same berry. Only the picking time and the processing di

A Kanazawa souvenir: choosing aroma | Seasonings you can carry home unrefrigerated

For a Kanazawa souvenir, seasonings are a third option. Light, shelf-stable, they do not melt and they do not

Seasoning a bento so it still tastes good cold | Aroma rises inside the mouth

Cold dishes feel lacking not because the seasoning is weak, but because aroma struggles to rise once the tempe

Why does food feel lacking when you cut salt? | Filling the gap with aroma

What feels missing when you cut salt may not be salt at all, but aroma. Salt also does the work of pushing aro

“A table that cares for the body, led by aroma.”

“Today, I'll fuss a little over the aroma.” — Living with spices on busy days