"...as when he tasted a peanut butter and jelly sandwich!!" (Keeping in mind that for all intents and purposes 'Grant' only has the experiences of a few weeks, so almost anything could be a joyously satisfying new experience for him. )
Complete the phrase: Tate - "Yes, this painting is going to turn out quite well! But I still wish you'd accepted my suggestion that I paint you posing...!!"