{"product_id":"tasty-micaela-chirif-9781962098243","title":"Tasty: A Curious Adventure Into How, What, and Why We Taste","description":"\u003cb\u003ePerfect for readers of all ages, \u003ci\u003eTasty\u003c\/i\u003e is an engaging invitation to rediscover the everyday magic of flavor in a way that will leave you both satisfied and hungry for more.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe tongue is used to talk, to eat ice cream, to make faces, and sometimes to lick the plate. \u003c\/i\u003eThus begins this delightful exploration of the organ of flavor in a hybrid book blending literature, philosophy, and culinary curiosity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e What does the tongue really do? Why do we crave sweets? Is spiciness a flavor or a sensation? How does taste interact with smell, sight, and even emotions? Where does tasting end and smelling begin? These questions and more are tackled through a mixture of informative, narrative, and lyrical prose that brings the world of taste to life in unexpected ways. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Co-authored by poet and philosopher Micaela Chirif and culinary critic Ignacio Medina, this book invites readers into a world of taste--examining flavors, textures, and the surprising connections between them. Complemented by Andrea Antinori's imaginative and colorful illustrations, this book turns the act of eating into a sensory experience full of wonder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Micaela Chirif, Ignacio Medina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1962098249\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781962098243\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tra Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.19lbs","brand":"Micaela Chirif","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46767355396351,"sku":"9781962098243","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_65e8ab7d-10e2-49f7-8bc9-f5571fb04b51.jpg?v=1744169576","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/tasty-micaela-chirif-9781962098243","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}