The Flavor of Wood. In Search of the Wild Taste of Trees from Smoke and Sap to Root and Bark

Most people don’t 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 perfume creation to produce a unique flavor and smell?
To find out the answers to these questions, food communications expert Artur Cisar-E