ladies and gentlemen, as we prepare for takeoff on our journey into the world of culinary arts, i'd like to remind you to stow your disbelief along with any memos of discredit you may have heard about the preexpansion era of recipes. today, we're venturing into the undisclosed territories of flavors and tastes, where every dish is a surprise waiting to be discovered. please fasten your seatbelts as we reinitiate our appreciation for the unknown chefs and their secret recipes that have shaped our culinary journey. enjoy the flight!