One of our problems is our sense of discipline - dancers have an extraordinary sense of self-discipline.
I always have a good quality extra virgin olive oil. A cheap quality oil will end up cheapening your dishes. And I love sweetening my dishes with maple syrup. It has a bit of a bitter kick at the end that works wonderfully in savory dishes.
It's one of those things; you just get a very nice stroke from being included in the next thing.