I had to match wits with them before they would share their luscious rosogollas (sweet cheese balls) and sandesh (milk and sugar squares) with me.
The period trappings, which include Michael Carlin's sleek production design and especially Andrea Flesch's luscious costumes, supply their share of on-screen distractions, but they never feel indulgent or overpowering.
So Ms. Pasternak shares "the luscious, golden-yellow eggs small and pleasantly firm, rich and nutty when they burst with the tip of the tongue against the palate" and "the cold, delicate bubbles of pinkish nectar".
Investors in Georgia-Pacific, an Atlanta-based maker of Brawny paper towels, Dixie cups and other paper goods, will get a luscious 39% premium for their shares, courtesy of Koch Industries, a privately owned conglomerate in Kansas.
Moist grouper dusted with corn flour was a special to look for, but a double, two-inch thick pork chop arrived a tad dry, a pity, as luscious sautéed sweet peppers, onions and rosemary potatoes shared the plate.
A fricasee of snails and oyster mushrooms ($9) presents darker, richer flavors, while a luscious terrine of foie gras with greens ($10) is just right for sharing.
Share if you must, but go for the warm fruit turnover; ours was luscious blueberry, enfolded in perfect pastry.
While Brazil is known for its luscious natural abundance through its forests and beaches, the fifth largest country in area has its own share of environmental issues.
In Dai Fujikura's "Dolphins" for two violas, Ms. Cuckson and Ms. Meyer produced an expressive, luscious sound in elegantly undulating phrases that appeared to represent less of a conversation than an act of shared storytelling.
The exceptionally creamy tiramisù, one of the best around, shared top honors with the warm apple crostada, a free-form tart with tender pastry and luscious fruit served with both vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.
