Flavor of Wood: In Search of the Wild Taste of Trees from Smoke and Sap to Root and Bark men's grooming Ashes lead to new birth

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Flavor of Wood: In Search of the Wild Taste of Trees from Smoke and Sap to Root and Bark men's grooming Ashes lead to new birthDiscover how the wild tastes of wood are already in your food, guided by a global flavor foragerMost people dont expect wood to flavor their food beyond the barbecue, if at all, and gastronomists rarely discuss the significance that wood has on ultimate taste. But trees and wood have a far greater influence over our plate and palate than you might think. So what does wood taste of? And how has it been used in cooking, distilling, fermenting, and even