<B>Go beyond recipes in this groundbreaking and bestselling guide to elevating elemental ingredients to make delicious dishes that hit all the right notes, every time. From Nik Sharma, superstar scientist, food blogger, and author of the buzz-generating <I>Season</I> cookbook.</B><BR/>"<I>The Flavor Equation</I> deserves space on the shelf right next to <I>Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat</I> as a titan of the how-and-why brigade."—<I>The New Yorker</I><BR/><BR/> Aroma, texture, sound, emotion—these are just a few of the elements that play into our perceptions of flavor. In a completely unique and accessible way, Nik Sharma takes readers on an in-depth exploration into the science of taste and demonstrates how to convert approachable spices, herbs, and commonplace pantry items into tasty, simple dishes.<BR/><BR/> With more than 100 recipes paired with illustrations, anecdotes, and Sharma's evocative, trademark food photography and styling, <I>The Flavor Equation</I>