Publisher's Synopsis
A savory account of how the pursuit of delicious foods shaped human evolution
What are flavors? Why are some so pleasing while others are not? Delicious is a supremely entertaining foray into the heart of such questions. With generous helpings of warmth and wit, Rob Dunn and Monica Sanchez offer new perspectives on how the pursuit of delicious flavors has guided the course of human history. Along the way, you will learn about the taste receptors you didn't even know you had, the best way to ferment a mastodon, and more. Blending irresistible storytelling with the latest science, Delicious will transform the way you think about the pleasures of the foods we eat.
