Synopsis

He surveyed the scene, a quiet smile playing on his lips. It seemed the world had become obsessed with things simmered and steeped, with flavors coaxed to a rich, yielding consistency. From the mole masters of Salt Lake City to the down-home comfort food served in Florida diners, and even to the refined sweetbreads gracing tables in Reno, Nevada – everywhere, something was being lovingly smothered. Each dish told a story: of tradition, of warmth, of a deep-seated need for indulgence. It was