Tasty: A Curious Adventure into How, What, and Why We Taste

Perfect for readers of all ages, Tasty is an engaging invitation to rediscover the everyday magic of flavor in a way that will leave you both satisfied and hungry for more.

The tongue is used to talk, to eat ice cream, to make faces, and sometimes to lick the plate. Thus begins a dazzling, extraordinary journey into the curious world of flavor.

Across its pages, Tasty tackles everyday questions with lucid and concrete answers: What does the tongue really do? Why do we crave sweets? How can an onion turn sweet and then bitter? Is spiciness a flavor or a sensation? Where does tasting end and smelling begin? As you read, you may find a flavor sneaking into your thoughts—or realize your mouth is watering.

From a four-handed duo—a poet-philosopher and a culinary critic—comes a vivid exploration that names the many tastes, marvels at them at every turn, discovers them in the most unexpected places, and explores how flavor connects with texture, smell, sight, color, and the emotions stirred by the full experience of food.

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Micaela Chirif studied Philosophy at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and has a Master's degree in Children's Books and Literature from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Although her first production was linked to poetry, her current work ranges between poetry and picture books, and she has also ventured into informative books. She has received various awards for her work for children, such as the Ala orilla del viento award from the FCE, the inclusion of several of her works in the White Ravens catalogue, the Fundación Cuatro gatos award and the Hispano-American Prize for Poetry for Children. 

Ignacio Medina is a culinary critic who began his career as a newspaper journalist. With 15 years of radio experience and a background as a scriptwriter for television programs, Medina has authored 80 cookbooks and has twice been honored with the prestigious National Gastronomy Award by the Spanish Academy of Gastronomy. He currently resides in Lima. 

Andrea Antinori is the author and illustrator of numerous children's books originally published in Italy. In 2017 he won the Andersen Award for his illustrations for The Orc's Soup and in 2016 he was included in the IBBY Honor List. He lives in Italy.