I recently experienced an Orson Welles "Rosebud" moment when, in the middle of teaching Japanese pastry making, a student asked me what umami meant. I was transported back at least 20 years to my ...

This story was first published on May 26, 2022. It’s said that the man who discovered umami realized he was consuming a unique taste while eating a bowl of kelp broth. We can only hope that the next ...

About a hundred years ago, a Japanese chemist named Dr. Kikunae Ikeda set out to solve a mystery - what made the taste of the soup stock dashi distinct from other tastes like salty, sweet, sour and ...

This story first appeared on Food52, an online community that gives you everything you need for a happier kitchen and home – that means tested recipes, a shop full of beautiful products, a cooking ...

It's said that the man who discovered umami realized he was consuming a unique taste while eating a bowl of kelp broth. We can only hope that the next great discovery comes to us over our own ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. About a hundred years ago, a Japanese ...