On Mar 1, 9:40*am, marco > wrote:
> I often read at the end of a recipe,
> or an opinion about a recipe,
> that a food dish tastes better the next day.
>
> I wonder if this is [many times] a fallacy?
> Not in all cases of course.
>
> I believe, that most of the time,
> it may be physiological [I think that's the word].
>
> For example, a cup of coffe,
> made the same way, can taste different,
> from day to day.
>
> The first time I tasted strawberry rhubarb pie,
> I couldn't belive how good it tasted.
> But later, after I had had it a few times,
> it just didn't live up to my expectations.
>
> marc

This is very subjective and depends entirely on what dish is being
discussed.

There are things like seared or broiled meats and fish that are not as
good as leftovers and there are things like spaghetti sauces and
lasagna that are even better the next day.

It depends on the dish and how it is prepared. Some things are meant
to be eaten entirely immediately after they are cooked, like chicken
cutlets or veal scallopini. Stews, soups and some casseroles are
actually more flavorful after they have had a chance to "meld" the
flavors.