Umami

Do you know about Umami? Umami is our fifth taste and is often labeled as the Savory taste. Our other tastes being Sweet, Salty, Sour and Bitter. I learned about Umami awhile ago, I think while learning about macrobiotics, but it could have been during any of my various food related reading. I have been fascinated by it ever since. It's considered to be an elusive taste that most people don't recognize or know to recognize. If you want to learn more about Umami, check out the Umami Information enter. Who knew there were information centers for tastes?

And while we are on the subject, this place has been on my list for far too long. I'm hungry, so let's hop in the car and do this already. Who's in?