relishing

(noun) taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality. Synonyms: tasting, savoring, savouring, degustation. Example: "Cooking was fine but it was the savoring that he enjoyed most."

(verb) derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in. Synonyms: enjoy, bask, relish, savor, savour. Example: "She relished her fame and basked in her glory."