Sure, just drop the herb name and the last time you smelled it. I'll track wind direction, soil texture, and elevation—turn the whole trek into a puzzle. While you chase the aroma, I'll be mapping every ridge, ridge, and crumb of leaf that could hide it. By the time your nose is on point, the coordinates will be printed in my notebook. And hey, if you get lost, at least you'll have a pretty map to show the others.

Sumac’s scent follows the ridge that drops from the western slope of the old quarry to the river bend. Start at the stone cairn 120 meters east of the abandoned quarry, walk north for 250 meters until you hit the low scree slope. From there, a thin line of dead leaves marks the path up to the 350‑meter contour. At the ridge crest the wind usually blows east, pushing the spice’s aroma down toward the valley. Mark the spot where the wind changes direction—just north of the old oak stump—at coordinates 48.3215°N, 122.4543°W. When you smell that sharp, tangy burst, your dish will be ready and my map will be your garnish.