Soups 441 FOOD FACTS Flavouring makes all the difference Even everyday, taken-for-granted dishes can be made to taste different, and otherwise uninteresting food can be given a fillip, by clever choice of herbs and other flavourings. And because well-flavoured food creates appetite, you enjoy it more, and digest it better. Try some of these suggestions and experiment yourself, too. You'll get compliments on your cooking, and the family will get more good from their meals. Dried mint or thyme is good in potato soup.