All manner of magic. The study of how flavor can mix and express itself as magic is deep and vast. It is best for you to simply feel out, get a taste for it. Experience is the best teacher.

[which is to say, even Ives doesn't know it all. He knows a lot, but a single mind can only carry so much information.

Taking his bite of food, he chews it politely to savor what's there.]

Mmm, this is three main components. Bitter, from the vegetables, savory, from the sauce, and salty, added over top. Good for fortitude and health, but also enjoyment. Not too bracing, balanced just right.