Cooking with Herbs | TALES OF ANOSMIA

TL;DR

In this video, Jules Ender shares her experience cooking with herbs despite not being able to smell, including a cautionary tale about using too much coriander in her carrot and coriander soup.

Transcript

hello and welcome to tales of anosmia I'm Jules ender and I am an Osmond I have no sense of smell as you probably noticed from the title of this video this is gonna be about cooking and using herbs specifically and I will also be telling you one of my rather amusing stories that has happened whilst I have tried to cook and it's all done a bit wrong... Read More

Key Insights

• 👅 Despite not being able to taste herbs, adding them to dishes can still impact the overall taste.
• 😒 Experimentation and not being afraid to use herbs can lead to unexpected flavor combinations and enjoyable dishes.
• 💪 When using fresh herbs, caution should be taken to avoid overpowering the dish with their strong flavors.
• 👃 Having someone with a sense of smell do the seasoning can ensure the dish is properly seasoned for others who can taste.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can herbs affect the taste of food even if you can't taste them?

Herbs, although bitter in nature, can still counteract other flavors in the dish and change the overall taste, even if you can't personally taste them. It can add complexity to the dish and make it more enjoyable for others who can taste.

Q: Is it better to have someone with a sense of smell do the seasoning if you're cooking for others?

Yes, having someone who can smell do the seasoning is a good idea because they can determine if the dish is properly seasoned. However, if you're cooking for yourself, it doesn't matter as much, and you can experiment and adjust the seasoning to your preference.

Q: What caution should be taken when using fresh herbs?

When using fresh herbs, be cautious about the amount you add because they can have a strong flavor. It's better to start with a small amount and gradually add more if needed. Adding too much can overpower the dish and make it unappetizing, as demonstrated by the coriander soup incident.

Q: How did Jules' boyfriend respond to the coriander soup?

Jules' boyfriend ate the whole bowl of the coriander soup, but later admitted that he found it disgusting. He politely requested to not have it again, showing his consideration for Jules' feelings.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Jules Ender, who has anosmia (no sense of smell), discusses how herbs can still impact the taste of food, despite not being able to detect them.

• She emphasizes the importance of experimenting and not being afraid to use herbs in cooking, even if you can't taste them.

• Jules shares a humorous and cautionary tale about her coriander soup incident, where she added an excessive amount of coriander, resulting in a disastrous and unappetizing soup.