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Patricia Lynne, Independent Author

U is for Umami

4/23/2013

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Umami: a taste sensation that is meaty or savory and is produced by several amino acids and nucleotides (as glutamate and aspartate)

Butterflies filled Karen's stomach, making her worry breakfast would make a second appearance. Sweat slicked her palms and trickled between her shoulder blades. She closed her eyes and drew a slow breath.

No need to fear. She had a natural talent for cooking. There was no recipe she hadn't conquered.


"Karen Mays, your dish, please."

Show time.

Karen picked up the dish, her hands trembling. "I present an exotic dish. Each layer has been cooked to bring out the taste of umami."

The head cook’s nose twitched and he licked his lips. Karen fought her smile. Best to look humble.

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18 Comments
jocelyn rish link
4/23/2013 02:51:52 pm

Ugh, I remember the word umami and how hard it was to come up with a tweet tale for it. I was just watching Chopped the other night, and I think you've perfectly captured how the chefs must feel. They are so nervous, but still supremely confident in their skills.

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Patricia Lynne link
4/24/2013 10:36:07 am

Yeah, I had to think a bit with this word too.

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Tex Thompson link
4/23/2013 04:14:55 pm

Ah! I know this one! I actually know this one!

... I don't know why that's so exciting, but it is!

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Patricia Lynne link
4/24/2013 10:35:37 am

It's exciting because you know a rare word! =D

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David Macaulay link
4/23/2013 09:38:28 pm

Have never heard of this Patricia -= great word, tho.

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Patricia Lynne link
4/24/2013 10:36:26 am

Thanks.

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John Wiswell link
4/24/2013 12:21:30 am

Mmm, my favorite flavor! If it's the weakest, then how come hamburgers are my favorite food?

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Patricia Lynne link
4/24/2013 10:36:51 am

Because who can say no to a hamburger? lol

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M.J. Fifield link
4/24/2013 02:19:11 am

I haven't heard of this word either. The scene makes me think of that show MasterChef.

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Patricia Lynne link
4/24/2013 10:37:38 am

Awesome. I love watching competition food shows.

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DL Shackleford link
4/24/2013 07:36:26 am

You paint a vivid picture of this scene. I love the nose twitching.

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Patricia Lynne link
4/24/2013 10:38:10 am

Thanks. =)

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Susan Gourley link
4/24/2013 12:19:15 pm

I have never heard this word. I'm writing it in my little journal.

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Patricia Lynne link
4/24/2013 12:27:37 pm

Awesome to hear. =)

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LynneInPborough link
4/25/2013 02:47:18 pm

I went straight to masterchef too. Just catching up after a few manic days! You had some great posts.

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Patricia Lynne link
4/26/2013 08:50:06 am

Thanks. Glad you're enjoying them. The past few days have been crazy for me too.

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Jak link
4/25/2013 08:44:28 pm

I had never heard of this word before. Fail :( When I get loaded back into the Matrix I will make sure this newfound knowledge remains intact.

I've seen you commenting on a handful of blogs I follow and thought I would come check your blog out! Good luck on the remaining letters!

Jak at:
http://crytonchronicles.blogspot.com
http://dreamsintheshadeofink.blogspot.com

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Patricia Lynne link
4/26/2013 08:50:42 am

Thanks for checking me out.

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