​​​📖 Book of the Month

​📘 Your Tasting Brain: A Sensory Approach to Wine, Beer, and Other Pleasures by Randy Mosher

​​​​What's this book about❓

​A scintillating invitation to enrich our culinary pursuits by understanding how our bodies turn a taste into flavor, emotion, and meaning.

​​💬 Summary:

​Our foodscape has never been more adventurous, but fully experiencing the subtleties of complex cheeses, wines, or cocktails can be challenging. No longer! In Your Tasting Brain, bestselling food writer Randy Mosher assures us that we can all become master tasters by learning more about the brilliant ways our bodies translate smell, taste, and mouthfeel into flavor―without needing to know everything about terroir, varietals, or exotic ingredients.

​In Your Tasting Brain, Mosher shares a road map to send us on our tasting journey, one that connects the worlds of science and art. Our bodies are more finely tuned tasting machines than we realize, Mosher explains. Even a simple grasp of how our senses interact with the world can enhance our culinary delight―and Mosher offers us a tantalizing framework, from how our brain processes, categorizes, and rewards (or punishes) encounters with chemicals in food, all the way to how aromas and flavors spur us to language, emotion, and creativity. Overflowing with scientific insight and practical advice, Your Tasting Brain is an appetizing guide for anyone looking to enhance the pleasures they find in food through attention, curiosity, and practice.

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​👋 Meet the author, Randy Mosher

​Passion is Randy Mosher’s lodestar.

​On any given day you might find him writing at his desk, researching in his library, welding in his basement workshop, creating a magnificent meal in the kitchen, traveling to some far-flung outpost to speak, or crafting a new beer or food recipe in his studio.

​Long-ago trained in the creative arts, Randy boasts a 40-year pedigree in the multiple disciplines of product development, branding, graphic design, and copywriting. But wherever he turns his hand you can depend he will bring his abiding curiosity and boundless enthusiasm.

​The sensory universe of taste drives Randy’s passion. When you meet him you quickly come to realize that flavor animates his world in a profound way.

​When his passion for flavor meets his creative drive, whole families of off-spring issue forth: innovative beverage formulations, delectable culinary creations, home-run food and beverage pairings, penetrating branding strategies, innovative marketing imagery, and so much more.

​He reaches a global audience through his many visually informative and engagingly written books. Appreciative patrons enjoy beers and foods at the restaurants Randy has helped to direct. His lectures are filled with “wow” moments and greeted with hearty applause.

​When he meets a flavor-passionate fellow traveler he’s always ready to plumb their experiences and eager to share generously of his own expertise.

​If I could pick one person to curate an undertaking related to flavor—whether a scientific conference, a colloquium of food and beverage professionals, or a tasting event for consumers—it would be Randy. His fount of ideas could frame an entire event and then fill his own keynote address with a pitch-perfect kick-off for the whole occasion.

​On the personal side, Randy is based in Chicago and enjoys the company of his wife Nancy, two obstreperous cats, and a multitude of hungry and thirsty friends and family.

​Writer, teacher, brewer, chef, advisor, explorer, creator. He is a renaissance man, but always at core, a master of flavor.

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​​📚 About Our Monthly Book Club

​The Neuro Nook Book Club is your gateway to a captivating world of neurological exploration!

​Here's what makes the Neuro Nook Book Club an experience like no other:

​🔹No Pressure, Just Encouragement: Don't fret if you haven't finished the book before the meeting! While we highly encourage reading the chosen book, our club emphasizes the joy of exploration and learning together. Feel free to join even if you're just starting or have yet to crack open the pages.

​🔹Engaging Discussions: Immerse yourself in lively conversations with fellow brain aficionados. Share your insights, ask burning questions, and learn from diverse perspectives, all within a virtual, friendly, and inclusive community at the Virtual Brain Health Center.

​🔹Brain Health Focus: Each book we select delves into the multiple realms of brain health. Discover the latest research, gain practical tips, and explore fascinating case studies that help you take charge of your optimal brain health and wellness.

​🔹Expert Insights: From time to time, we invite renowned authors, neuroscientists, and wellness experts to share their wisdom with our community. Gain exclusive access to their expertise and get inspired by their groundbreaking work in the field of brain health.

​🔹Curated Book Selections: Our dedicated community meticulously curates a diverse range of brain-focused books that ignite curiosity and provoke meaningful discussions. From bestsellers to hidden gems, we ensure each choice offers profound insights and inspires personal growth.

​Expand your understanding of the most intricate organ in the human body, while forming lasting connections with like-minded individuals.

​​Embark on a transformative journey with the Neuro Nook Book Club!
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