The Flavor of Wood: In Search of the Wild Taste of Trees from Smoke and Sap to Root and Bar

The Flavor of Wood: In Search of the Wild Taste of Trees from Smoke and Sap to Root and Bar, by Artur Cisar-Erlach

Discover how the wild tastes of wood are already in your food, guided by a global flavor forager

Most people don’t expect wood to flavor their food beyond the barbecue, if at all, and gastronomists rarely discuss the significance that wood has on ultimate taste. But trees and wood have a far greater influence over our plate and palate than you might think. So what does wood taste of? And how has it been used in cooking, distilling, fermenting, and even perfume creation to produce a unique flavor and smell?

A world trip brimming with fascinating encounters, unexpected turns, beautiful landscapes, scientific discoveries, and historic connections, The Flavor of Wood is the story of a passionate flavor hunter, and offers readers unparalleled access to some of the world’s highest quality cuisine and unknown tree flavors.