hot=zealously adv.

chilli crisp

case study

passing fad

try out

rush of life

loaves of sourdough

tedium=boredom

enter condiments

dips and dizzles

enliven the toasties

the heady days of youth

be heavy with garlic and shallots

fermented black bean

hint at

be bemused by=puzzled

revealtory joy

peer out of

a stern face

overly=eccessively

slathered with butter and jam

tastemaker

trendsetter

dull the delight of

authentic flavor