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An Interactive Smell Test with Global Impact with Dr. Derek Toomre of U-Smell-It In this episode, Stephanie Feuer and Mindy Yang of the World Taste & Smell Association speak with Dr. Derek Toomre, a Yale scientist, Professor, and inventor whose work helped transform smell testing from an inaccessible clinical tool into a global public-health innovation. Derek’s company, U-...

Multisensory Dining Trends 2025 — Menu Matters × WTSA (World Taste & Smell Day Special) For World Taste & Smell Day, WTSA’s Mindy Yang and Stephanie Feuer host a live conversation with Maeve Webster and Mike Kostyo of Menu Matters, along with special guest Chef Rosalyn Darling (DarlingCulinary.com). Together, they explore Menu Matter's new Multisensory Dining Trend Report and dis...

Menu Matters: A Taste of the Trends from the Summer Fancy Food Show In this special episode of The World of Taste & Smell, World Taste & Smell Association's Mindy Yang and Stephanie Feuer sit down with Maeve Webster andMIKE KOSTYO of Menu Matters to unpack the biggest takeaways from the 2025 Fancy Food Show. From standout flavors and clever packaging to cult...

Yosh Han: The Evolution of Perfumery, Identity, & Scent as a Journey In this episode of The World of Taste & Smell, World Taste & Smell Association's Co-Founder & CEO Mindy Yang () sits down with her friend, American Perfumer Yosh Han — visionary perfumer, entrepreneur, and community builder — for a deep and candid conversation about fragr...

A Portal Through Scent: Adventures with PerfumeVerse Step into the world of fragrance with Mindy Yang (), Co-Founder and CEO of the World Taste & Smell Association, and Nadia Kadri (), founder of Perfumeverse NYC—a scent-driven platform that blends storytelling, discovery, and community. Together, they explore the vibrant...

Theme Parks, Memory, and the Magic of Scent In this whimsical and thought-provoking episode, we step into the scented world of theme parks and museums with special guest Liam Findlay, a leading scent consultant and designer at AromaPrime. With scents like Egyptian Mummy, Pirate Ship, and even Penguin Vomit, Liam helps transport visitors beyon...

Born this Way: All about Olfactory Receptors In this episode, Stephanie Feuer talks with WTSA Advisor Sandeepa Dey, a Bay Area-based biotech consultant. Sandeepa has worked on applying olfactory research to practical challenges within the F&F sector. She holds a Ph.D. from Duke University, where her research focused on using olfactory rece...

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Start your day out right by adding a drop of orange or cinnamon essential oil to a bowl of oatmeal or oat-based pancake batter. Your breakfast will be infused with a boost of flavor and gain an artisanal edge.

“Orange & cinnamon are both energizing, metabolism & appetite-stimulating essences.

Dosage matters, so don’t overdo it! A small drop of one or the other (not both) food-grade oil is enough. 👌🏼”