The TL;DR Guide to Culinary Terms

TLDR stands for "Too Long; Didn't Read" but in this context, it stands for "Too Long; Did Read" - a guide to the most essential culinary terms that you'll never use in a real conversation, but hey, at least you'll know they exist.

For the sake of your sanity, we've compiled a list of the most pretentious, yet somehow useful, culinary terms you can impress your foodie friends with at a dinner party:

Terroir - the unique combination of soil, sun, and soul that gives a region its distinct flavor profile.

Bouquet - the aroma of a dish that's supposed to transport you to a field of lavender, but really just makes you sneeze.

Umami - the "savory" taste that's really just MSG on steroids.

And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Want more? Click on the links above for more Culinary Terms.