The chewy tastiness of the center of farfalle – how do they pinch it together so that the butterfly/bowtie keeps its shape when the pasta dries?

Silken texture of smoked salmon with the fresh greenness of dill that stays herby and bright on my hands and in my nose until long after dinner is over.

Soft and tangy Roma tomatoes slowly broken down in a sauce of heavy cream and a few tablespoons of vodka.

Tossed and consumed with joy.