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Perfect for readers of all ages, Tasty is an engaging invitation to rediscover the everyday magic of flavour in a way that will leave you both satisfied and hungry for more. The tongue is used to talk, to eat ice cream, to make faces, and sometimes to lick the plate. Thus begins a dazzling, extraordinary journey into the curious world of flavour. Across its pages, Tasty tackles everyday questions with lucid and concrete answers: What does the tongue really do? Why do we crave sweets? How can an onion turn sweet and then bitter? Is spiciness a flavour or a sensation? Where does tasting end and smelling begin? As you read, you may find a flavour sneaking into your thoughts -- or realize your mouth is watering. Co-authored by poet and philosopher Micaela Chirif and culinary critic Ignacio Medina, Tasty is a vivid exploration that names the many tastes, marvels at them at every turn, discovers them in the most unexpected places, and explores how flavour connects with texture, smell, sight, colour, and the emotions stirred by the full experience of food. Complemented by Andrea Antinori's imaginative and colourful illustrations, this book turns the act of eating into a sensory experience full of wonder.