27 NoraNora adjusted the paper plate resting on her lap. She felt the plate’s warmth through her flannel pajama bottoms.
The heat came from a hearty slice of Triple Pepperoni pizza. The slice was missing a bite exactly the size of her mouth when opened to the max.
She had to be sure that her first taste of this new combo included all three kinds of pepperoni.
Chewing the meat slices slowly, she felt her tongue grow hot. The peppery kick from the traditional recipe.
The burn blended seamlessly with a hint of charred meat. She credited the house-smoked version for that delight.
The rich flavor of sweet-and-spicy married itself to the other two. The result was somewhere between barbecue and Cajun, with enough anise to remind her the dish was originally Italian.
Her taste buds opened up,
