The Flavor Bible is praised for its comprehensive guide to culinary creativity, offering extensive flavor pairings and chef insights. It's particularly useful for those who enjoy experimenting in the kitchen, though the reviewer focuses on using it for coffee experimentation.
The Flavor Bible by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg is highly recommended for its innovative approach to culinary creativity. The book provides an extensive list of flavor pairings and insights from chefs worldwide, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to experiment with new dishes. The reviewer, who is more of a coffee enthusiast than a cook, plans to use the book to explore new coffee flavor combinations. They appreciate the book's practical size and the wealth of information it offers, making it a great addition to any kitchen.
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The book is just the right size for the kitchen. Not too big to lift from the shelf but big enough that if you lay it out on the counter it’ll stay open without setting a huge can of refried beans on top of it.
It’s absolutely true. If you’re a person who likes to experiment in the kitchen or would like to, this book is perfect for you.
I’m going to concentrate on coffee. I’m a coffee mixologist. I love experimenting with coffee and the different flavors I can achieve with various off-the-wall ingredients.