Tasting Club: Gathering Together to Share and Savor Your Favorite Tastes

A book worthy of a complete read. I took it with me on a recent flight. "The Tasting Club, I want to join!" the flight attendant said. I smiled, agreeing. What fun! Who wouldn't want to come to a tasting party. This book is filled with gorgeous photographs and plans for 10 kinds of tasting parties. A lot of us have enjoyed wine tastings, but who would have thought of a party tasting apples or honey or tea or balsamic vinegar. The book is clearly organized - each party has the information needed to put together a tasting - information about the food, "learn your palate" and even recipies to accompany the event. I couldn't wait for a tasing party to try Dina's hot chocolate - oh sooo delicious. You will love this book.

You'll love this book! Its both delicious and smart. If you're a novice to the dinner party, its a great alternative - a really fun spin on entertaining. I hope to attend future tastings because I've given this book as both a housewarming and bridal shower gift.

Discovering this jewel of a book is like finding buried treasure. It's filled to the brim with information presented in an entertaining and well-paced manner. I can't believe how much I didn't know -- not just about the ten food categories covered -- but about my own food preferences. Now, after hosting my own chocolate tasting, I know I'll always hold out for the Venezuelan chocolate. It's gorgeous, the price is right and will make a great gift to bring to a party. Better yet, I think it will create a fun opportunity for a book club break, especially at holiday times when everyone is busy. Having a tasting club meeting -- instead of the usual format -- is an inspired idea!

This book is a real treat. How refreshing for an author to teach us how to use our sense of taste and identify the differences in flavors your palate encounters. There was alot of hard work, research & thought put into this book. The author has done a splendid job of enlightening the reader ( & tastee) about the many flavors of food that one has never realized. After reading this one, your palate becomes ever more sensory the next time you eat. ENJOY tasting this one.

I just got a copy of this book today and I LOVE it! This is the perfect book for anyone... from the enthusiastic entertainer looking for something new to the kitchen-phobic who would like to have a low-maintenance get together. The photos and layout are beautiful--everyone I know is going to be getting this for b-days, host/ess gifts, etc. I haven't tried any of the tastings yet (obviously), but I've held tastings for friends before (wine, cheese) and it's clear that this book takes them many steps further. I'm already dreaming of a cured meat tasting, a chocolate tasting, an apple tasting (maybe preceded by an apple picking trip)...