Gluttons Club

This article from the Globe does a decent job of describing umami, the fifth flavor detectable by human taste buds. It can be briefly described as 'savory' or more complexly described as "what drives my apetite." think braised meats, pungent sauces, heartiness or the sensation of a complex red wine on your palate. The article is a nice intro though it is more informative if you're wondering about the couple who authored the book. the recipes kinda suck too. Oh well.