The alchemy of flavor
alchemy: any seemingly magical process of transmuting ordinary materials into something of true merit
flavor: taste, especially the distinctive taste of something as it is experienced in the mouth; a substance or extract that provides a particular taste; flavoring
It is after defining our approach to cooking that we can then delve into the alchemy of flavor. This is where we put the practicality of our culinary approach into use; pushing and pulling ingredients so as to make them shine. Most ingredients have underlying flavors or parts of flavors. In creating dishes or garnishes we highlight or spotlight parts of these ingredients elemental flavors.