The essential guide to culinary creativity, based on the wisdom of America's most imaginative chefs. The Flavor Bible is your guide to hundreds of ingredients along with the herbs, spices, and other seasonings that will allow you to coax the greatest possible flavour and pleasure from them. You'll learn to: Explore the individual roles played by the four basic tastes - salty, sour, bitter, and sweet - and how to bring them into harmony. Work more intuitively and effectively with ingredients by discovering which flavours have the strongest affinities for one another. Brighten flavors through the use of acids - from vinegars to citrus juices to herbs and spices such as Makrut lime and sumac. Deepen or intensify flavors through the layering of specific ingredients and techniques. Seasoned with tips, anecdotes, and signature dishes from the country's most respected chefs and pastry chefs, The Flavor Bible is an essential book for every kitchen library. NOTE that this product is not currently shipping to the USA.