Re: [ACEsthetics] Fwd: Umami

Interesting and nicely done Rick.

I just finished making home made pasta dough w heirloom wheat. Think I
should add some Umami to the recipe?

Arturo

Arturo R. García D.M.D.
Austin Cosmetic Dentistry
2700 Barton Creek Blvd.
Ste. 130
Austin, TX 78735
512-382-5888
www.AustinCosmeticDentistry.com


On Sat, March 2, 2013 11:50, Rick Coker wrote:
> This photo is of a tube of Umami paste, which is a term that most people
> haven't heard much about, or don't know the exact meaning of. But people
> who cook do know, because it is often the difference between a dish being
> truly outstanding in taste, and simply good.
>
> Umami has been defined as the elusive fifth flavor element, after salty,
> sweet, hot and sour, and it is an earthy and rich flavor element, not
> great by itself, but wonderful in what it brings to a dish and often
> brings great uniqueness.
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> I think that every dental practice has its own Umami, its own secret
> sauce that flavors the transactions and relationships that develop within
> it. It would be seen as a combination of the personalities, the facilities
> and the perceived mission of the group, but I think that often the
> personality of the dentist is the missing piece, the actual practice
> Umami.
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> Take a look at any great practice, and there is some sort of personal
> stamp on it, some lingering essence of the main actor, that is there even
> if he or she isn't there that day. It is a way of taking care of people,
> of relating to patients, laboratory technicians and team members , it is
> what makes that practice special.
>
> You take Marvin's practice, and just take him out of it, and sure, it
> will continue to do well, but it won't be the same without his leadership
> and guidance, I promise. And you can't quite put your finger on the secret
> sauce there, either, but one thing that any dental transition expert
> should do is to identify a replacement dentist who is capable of imparting
> his own umami, his own distinct and inviting flavor to the workplace.
>
> When I see the fabulous practices that many ACE dentists have created, I
> can't help but think that they unconsciously have created that successful
> atmosphere and added their own umami to it. And it can't be explained
> with spreadsheets or practice management systems, only measured.
>
> It is fun to think about the individual tastes that different practices
> have created
>
> Rick
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> ps- I was making my world famous Greek Pasta salad and this got me to
> thinking!
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