Introduction: A sense for the essential
Earth, early life, stinking sulfur
Plant volatile families : green, fruity, flowery, spicy
Moss, trees, grasses, weeds
Edible roots and seeds : staples and spices
The land : soil, fungi, stone
The waters : plankton, seaweeds, shellfish, fish
After-life : smoke, asphalt, industry
Cured and fermented foods
Conclusion: My second grouse.
Preface: My first grouse --
Introduction: A sense for the essential --
Planet Earth, early life, stinking sulfur --
Sweet smells of success --
Plant volatile families: green, fruity, flowery, spicy --
Moss, trees, grasses, weeds --
Edible greens and herbs --
Edible roots and seeds: staples and spices --
The land: soil, fungi, stone --
The waters: plankton, seaweeds, shellfish, fish --
After-life: smoke, asphalt, industry --
Cured and fermented foods --
Conclusion: My second grouse.
