COVID can disrupt taste and smell; two chefs are helping people find joy in food again COVID-19 can take a toll on taste and smell. Ryan Riley and Kimberley Duke's free cookbook, Taste & Flavour, helps bring people back to the table Author of the article: Laura Brehaut Publishing date: Apr 09, 2021 • 4 hours ago • 6 minute read • Potatoes are one of the “safe foods” for people who have experienced COVID-related changes in taste and smell, say chefs Ryan Riley and Kimberley Duke. They amped up the umami in their miso butter potatoes with green herb vinegar for maximum sensory impact. Photo by Craig Robertson