The Modern Eater Show 05/30/15

How is your taste palate? Are you using both your taste buds and your sense of smell to their fullest potential? Hear Greg Hollenback and Chef Jesper Jonsson talk about how important taste and smell working together is when it comes to the flavor of food and beverages. Jay Johnson from Bear Creek Distillery joins the discussion.

Science time on the Modern Eater. Greg uses the chef and Jay Johnson from Bear Creek Distillery as guinea pigs in his taste and smell experiment. Have you ever tried tasting a food while smelling something different? Greg rigged up a device that blocked of their sense of smell for their taste and had the boys smell various items while tasting other things while their noses are blocked off from their mouth. Listen in and then try this at home. Smelling liquid smoke while eating Jello makes your brain think you’re tasting bbq sauce? What??!!

Craft cocktails are making a return. Old is new again and trying new drink recipes with fine spirits and ingredients that touch your smell and taste. This detailed process delivers delicious cocktails, making for a great experience. Now it’s time to taste some fine craft cocktails from Bear Creek Distillery with Jay Johnson!

Drink tasting begins and the boy’s start talking about places the hit last week and what the week ahead will look like. The Modern Eater is looking for the best patios around! Email your suggestions to themoderneater@gmail.com

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