Food is both fuel and medicine, but this doesn’t mean we have to strip it bare of its magic and reframe it as a power source for some robot-like, maximally efficient human body. Yes, the reality is that food is a basic, physical human need. It is fuel, in a sense, and by extension, we are machines that need fuelling. But we’re also thoughtful

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So, in shameless imitation of a master and tastemaker, here are my notes on “taste.”

1. To start very generally, taste is a mode. It’s a manner of interpretation, expression, or action. Things don’t feel tasteful, they demonstrate taste. Someone’s home can be decorated tastefully. Someone can dress tastefully. The vibe cannot be tasteful. The

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1. It’s never too late to discover new favourites. With a bit of openness, you can break from your routine, discover new ingredients and cuisines, and make your palate more receptive to different flavours.


2. Prepare to eat mindfully. Approach new foods with an open mind, and slow down to savour and reflect on the sensations, which can motivate more

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