As a personal chef, James Barry is quite interested in how food hits the sensory organs—does it smell tantalizing? Are the colors appealing? Will the recipient begin thinking about the dish even before the first bite? Will the flavors explode on the tongue?
Most Americans have some familiarity with how the senses can create a desire for—and potentially addiction to—food. Eating is preceded by the cephalic phase of digestion, which is triggered by smells, sounds, tastes, and even memories.
