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The Physiology of Taste or Meditations on Transcendental Gastronomy (Everyman's Library)

Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

A culinary classic on the joys of the table—written by the gourmand who so famously stated, “Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are”—in a handsome new edition of M. F. K. Fisher’s distinguished translation and with a new introduction by Bill Buford.

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The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

Alex Hutchinson referenced the 19th‑century work to explain a wine quote, noting that it had been a highly influential source on how we experience food and drink and that it shaped the introduction to his own book. He highlighted its historical significance and impact on his thinking.

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Episode: 622: Alex Hutchinson - Why We Seek Big Challenges,...

Alex cited this 19thcentury work to explain the opening quote about wine, emphasizing its influence on his own book's introduction.

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That quote is from a book called the physiology of taste, which was a really influential book in the 1800s, trying to understand how we experience food and drink.

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