mike: michael moss, we'll leave it there. thanks so much. this has been great fun. moss: like-- likewise for me. thank you. mike: when we come back, the grammar of cuisine and how language influences what and how we eat. no matter the culture or country there's no denying that food plays a pivotal role in shaping a region's history and traditions. but we rarely have an opportunity to truly delve into a dish and to explore its origin and evolution. that is, until right now. in his new book, "the language of food: a linguist reads the menu," stanford university linguistics department chairman and professor dan jurafsky explores the complex relationship between food and language. from ancient recipes to contemporary cuisine, he looks beyond ingredients and dissects the language that describes the food and influences how and what we eat. and we want to welcome him to the broadcast. thank you, dan, for coming in. dan: mike, it's a pleasure to be here. mike: how did you get interested in doing this book and what was the spark? dan: well, the original, uh, story--i was livi