![]() ![]() “They found that this aversion to this particular scent was passed down in the DNA, so the next generation of mice knew to just stay away from that,” Fertig said. In researching “The Memory of Lemon,” Fertig came across an Emory University study that suggested mice can inherit sensitivities to smell. As a wedding-cake baker, this comes in handy when dealing with brides and their mothers. She can read those flavors to figure out people’s mood, or even as a window into their past. Certain situations trigger taste sensations in Neely’s mouth - bitter, sweet or salty. ![]() Judith Fertig, a Kansas City, Mo.,-based journalist, cookbook author, culinary instructor and novelist, poses those questions in her new culinary novel, "The Memory of Lemon" (Berkley Books, $16).Ĭlaire “Neely” Davis, her heroine, is a pastry chef with a gift for synesthesia. ![]() I know that because we were close.īut, what if I never met my grandmother? Would I still love those foods? Is it possible that our sensory memories are genetically encoded in our DNA? The AJC Dining team covers all facets of Atlanta’s robust restaurant scene. ![]()
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