Latin American literature in general displays a special characteristic, part of its Iberian heritage: a partiality for linguistic decoration, which is unpalatable to the relatively straightforward taste of the young reader.
The mixed grill meat platter is a terrific way to sample a variety of straightforward tastes, including lamb shish kebab marinated in yogurt, tomatoes and oregano, grilled chicken and a baby lamb chop, the last two seasoned simply with olive oil, salt and pepper.
If questionable meat at some taquerias hides behind an overly charred crust, the beef at Dos Toros is more straightforward: it tastes like steak.
"Most of the time it's gummy and oversweetened and lacks the straightforward good taste of good tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper, well cooked," said Mr. Schoenfeld, the consultant.
The idea that humans can taste fat may seem straightforward, but most of what we associate with fat is its texture or aroma.
The contest, I assumed, would be straightforward: Who could make the dish that tasted the most intensely umami?
The top note is of sick, then straightforward sugar, then a fruity rush that tastes exactly like fake watermelon.
There is also an aromatic style that tastes of spice and leather, and a straightforward orange.
Asimov called it straightforward and balanced, but Hesser felt it had too much oak and tasted too strongly alcoholic.
But the resilience and creativity of ordinary Egyptians, who are clearly ready to fight for the freedom they have tasted, are an inspiration to Arabs everywhere.It will not be a straightforward journey.
And then, in late 2003, Jay Nix reopened Parkway Bakery & Tavern, a 1912 vintage bar and sandwich shop in Mid-City, where he served straightforward roast beef po' boys, crafted with an attention to detail and ingredients that tasted somehow transcendent.
