Dark chocolate smudges on your fingers, the sharp tang of

Sticky sweet, tangy heat, the smell of grilled meat sizzling,

Cold nights, a little smoky fire crackling. The scent of

Warm kitchen smells. Butter melting slow and sizzling a bit

Crunchy bites of golden fried chicken, buzzing with spice, slicked

Grill marks sizzling, sharp tang of vinegar in the air.

Eggs, smoked salmon, fish roe — all stacked high between

Warm spices hitting the nose while the tang of lime

Chocolate cloud rolling over your kitchen, thick and rich but

Sweet tang hitting the nose, caramel bubbles forming on edges