Though the medium of film is primarily associated with creating an audiovisual experience, the best works can tap into every sensory modality of the human body. Whether it’s the most artful photographic compositions or simply the nostalgia factor of a scene, filmmakers can distill real-life sensations from powerful imagery. In certain cases, the scent of a childhood home, the touch of a lover, or the first bite of a decadent slice of cake can all be sensed through the vibrant glow from food films emanating from the screen. Especially when it comes to food, a lot of our most formative gastronomic memories were experiences through film and television. Whether it was watching a specific meal come together on a cooking show or seeing Blinis Demidoff assembled in Babette's Feast, some of our most potent gastronomic memories were living vicariously through the personalities in our screens. Whether you are in the..
