Straight From the Source
Pyramid Tasting Technique
This week on Straight From the Source, Clay Gordon introduces his "Pyramid" chocolate tasting technique with guest Erin Fairbanks, Executive Director of HeritageRadioNetwork.org. Tune in for a special on-air tasting where Clay gives listeners tips on developing a vocabulary for taste and articulating aromas and flavors while tasting. What's the most effective way of cleansing your palate between tastings? How does your perception change throughout a tasting? Learn everything you need to know to become a better chocolate taster!This program was sponsored by Hearst Ranch.
"Back in my Zingerman's days it would be rare to find me without a bar of artisanal chocolate." [2:58]
--Erin Fairbanks, Executive Director of HeritageRadioNetwork.org, on Straight from the Source
"Excellent chefs have really developed flavor memories. They have a fabulous memory bank - they can just close their eyes and remember exact flavors." [27:50]
--Clay Gordon on Straight From the Source