The best bits

Sometimes a dish is extraordinary — not because of its sameness, but because of its contrast. Creamy and crunchy. Salty and sweet. Warm and cool. The little bursts of concentrated flavor. The edges that crisped just right.

Not every bite is better than the last. It’s the standouts — the surprising ones — that make the whole dish memorable.

Life is a lot like this. By definition, not everything can be extraordinary.

But — just as we dwell with the best bites — we can savor the sweetest moments.