The sense of smell , which is extremely intimate with taste, is vital to our well being. Not, perhaps, as vital as it once was when we were less evolved, but still vital. Vital to our enjoyment of food, certainly. Ever take a second or third deep breath after walking into a house filled with the smell of warm pie? We even use it, sometimes subconsciously, to initiate sexual contact. And smell is tremendously evocative. Evocative enough not just to bring up fond memories (not that I'm knockin' fond memories), but also to elicit more physical responses. Responses like tears, sighs, mouth watering and sometimes, if you're lucky, actual belly twinges. So let's get in the kitchen and prepare to inspire some belly twinges. Because if you don't mind your belly...
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