What The Heck Is Umami?

It’s all the rage.  Umami this, umami that.  Japanese food has the umami flavor that we all love.  The taste of umami is what makes food better.  XYZ adds that umami taste to your dish.  I see quotes like this all the time, in TV shows, food blogs and YouTube videos.  But what, exactly, is umami?  And why do we want it? Continue reading “What The Heck Is Umami?”