The physiology of taste, or, Meditations on transcendental gastronomy
(Book)

Aphorisms of the professor

Dialogue between the author and his friend

A biography of Dr. Richerand

[Meditations] : On the senses

On taste

On gastronomy

On appetite

On food in general

Theory of frying

On drinks

The end of the world

On gourmandism

On Gourmands

On gastronomical tests

On the pleasures of the table

On hunting-luncheons

On digestion

On rest

On sleep

On dreams

On the influence of diet

On obesity

On the treatment of obesity

On thinness

On fasting

On exhaustion

On death

Philosophical history of cooking

On restaurateurs

Classical gourmandism in action

Bouquet

Part II. Transition

Varieties : The curé's omelet ; Eggs in meat juice ; National victory ; Ablutions ; Mystification of the professor and defeat of a general ; The dish of eel ; The asparagus ; The trap ; The turbot ; Some restorative remedies by the professor improvised for the case described in Meditation 25 ; The pullet of Bresse ; The pheasant ; Gastronomical industry of the exiles ; More memories of the exiles ; The bundle of asparagus ; About fondue ; Disappointment ; Marvelous effects of a classical dinner ; Effects and dangers of strong liquors ; The chevaliers and the abbots ; Miscellanea ; A day with the monks of Saint Bernard ; Traveler's luck ; Songs ; Monsieur H... de P... ; Useful hints ; Privations: an historical elegy

Parting salute to the Gastronomers of the old and new worlds.