Book description
You love to eat. But do you know how to taste? On a delectable sensory romp through the science of flavor, award-winning professional taster Mandy Naglich, one of less than 100 Advanced Cicerones in the world, gives you a seat at the table in the elite world of master tasters - scientists, professional tasters, sommeliers, umami ushers and more - divulging the secrets behind their perfected palates so you, too, can become a super taster. Perfect for foodie fans of Cork Dork, The Flavor Equation, Diet, and Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, this instant classic is both a sumptuous behind-the-scenes tour and a fun, appetizing, and informative how-to that covers everything from wine and cheese to ice cream and honey, tea, chocolate, and even water, from the science of taste and the rituals of creating a fine-tuned palate, to plucking flavor descriptions from the tip of your tongue. Whether it's a meaningful meal or a favorite nostalgic road trip snack, we know what we like to eat. But even when it comes to the most vivid and memorable dishes it's tough to say what exactly makes them so delicious. Now award-winning expert, certified food and beverage taster and lifestyle journalist Mandy Naglich reveals how to hone your tasting superpowers like a pro. Take a seat beside highly-trained cheese analysts, world-class sommeliers, competitive whiskey tasters, internationally recognized chefs, and sensory scientists as experts divulge the secrets to discerning the notes in a range of ingredients, from a dab of honey to a spoonful of olive oil--and even a sip of mineral water. Discover why a James Beard award-winner was visibly nervous before a blindfolded taste test on Top Chef Masters, and how coffee farmers base growing practices on the palate of one world-renowned authority. Learn why your taste buds respond to variables such as food temperature and background music. What the flavor distinction is between a pomme fruit and a stone fruit, how to judge the acidity of anything, from a cup of tea to a square of dark chocolate--and how understanding flavor can impact the way you understand the world. A rich journey for the flavor-obsessed, this instant classic is both a practical guide and a sumptuous meditation on how to savor all things delicious--on the plate and in life.
Wrangler Jim
ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its performance and features. I love the auto-rewind feature after interruptions. No more searching for where I left off! Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my carefully curated audiobook collection. Sharing books with friends via AirDrop is so convenient. Thanks, ListenBook!
Kimono Goddess
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Whip Chu
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MysticMingle
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MuseMaster
ListenBook's customizable features, from playback speed to audio filters, cater to every audiobook lover's preferences. I love how this app's user-friendly interface allows me to navigate through chapters and controls effortlessly. This app's user-friendly controls and sleek design have made audiobook listening a truly immersive journey. This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
Boost Princess
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Racy Lion
ListenBook's support for various formats means I can explore a wide range of content without limitations. 💼 Elevating my work-from-home routine with this app's delightful audiobook selection! 💻📖 Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration. Tone adjustment adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I'm hooked! The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Metal Aphrodite
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Sassy Muffin
ListenBook’s interface is sleek and user-friendly. Finding and playing my audiobooks has never been easier. ListenBook’s support for Apple Watch is a great touch. I can control my audiobooks on the go.
MysticMingle
With this app, audiobook listening has become a seamless and enjoyable part of my everyday life. Seamless audiobook integration – this app's functionality is a technological marvel. ListenBook has all the features I need in an audiobook app. My top choice! ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
Onion King
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Bug Fire
As a language enthusiast, this app has been a fantastic tool for learning new languages. This app's ease of use has made reading an integral part of my everyday life. 🎉 Making each day a new chapter – this app keeps me hooked from morning to night! 📖🌄 Audiobooks made accessible – this app's ease of use is a true blessing.
Bridge Whip
This app has broadened my literary horizons, introducing me to new authors. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a thoughtful gesture that ListenBook makes seamless.
Midnight Bat
ListenBook's support for various audio formats makes it a versatile app for all kinds of audiobook enthusiasts. 👀📚 Exploring stories even with my eyes off the page – this app is a bedtime dream! 😴🎧 The audiobook player's silky-smooth playback is like music to my ears. Flawless performance!
Wooden German
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LuminaLore
ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily. The import process is seamless. I had no trouble adding my audiobooks.
Stealth
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Lava Nibbler
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Bootleg Taximan
🎉 My audiobook haven – this app is like a door to endless adventures and knowledge! 📚🔑 ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience. The book groups feature is a thoughtful addition. It helps me keep my series and related titles together.
Mercury Reborn
No more straining my eyes to read – now I can simply immerse myself in storytelling. The app is perfect for long flights. It keeps me entertained the whole time. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars! This audiobook kept me company during a long road trip and made the miles disappear! The narrator's engaging performance and the crisp production quality made for an immersive experience. I appreciated how well they balanced drama with clarity - never sacrificing understanding for effect.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience