#pyretic-perfect-storm

The little things.

You:

A fevered disturbance in the atmosphere

Perfectly imperfect

Proof indeed that big things can come in small packages

Filled with enough kindness and empathy

To cross a nation's border

Calming and supportive

Accepting rather than rejecting

Uplifting to those in your circle

Humor to remove gloom

Always has a recipe for smiles (and good food!)

Every creature is special to you

Sugar and spice?

Everything nice?

You are more than that

A fire that does not burn or harm

But warms and soothes

A wind, but not harsh

Just enough to dry up tears

Ice that cools anger

Light that drives out the dark

There really is no proper way to define you

Using words that feel primitive and incapable

That can never draw a complete illustration of you

So to simplify and get to the end of this

I'll just call you my friend, that's it.

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Words can’t describe some people. Some of your souls can’t be saved…

annnnd for you, we have a special dish!!

Eggs in Purgatory

(Courtesy of nigella.com)

INGREDIENTS

(Serves: 1)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small clove garlic (peeled)

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

14 ounces can diced tomatoes

½ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)

1 large egg (or 2 eggs if needed)

2 teaspoons grated Parmesan (or more as needed) - see Additional Information below

1 splash of chilli oil (optional to serve)

2 slices white bread (or other bread of your choice to serve)

METHOD

Pour the olive oil into a frying pan, then grate in (or mince and add) the garlic, scatter in the chilli flakes and put the pan over a medium heat, stirring, for 1 minute.

Tip in the tomatoes, stir in the salt, and let it come to a bubble. It’s got to be hot enough to poach an egg in.

Crack in the egg (or eggs), sprinkle the Parmesan over it, leaving some of the yellow yolk still exposed, and partially cover with a lid. Let it bubble for 5 minutes, by which time the white should be set and the yolk still runny, but keep an eye on it.

Remove from the heat and serve – if so wished – sprinkled with a little more Parmesan and some chilli oil, and some bread to dunk in.

Thank you for spewing positivity and creativity, @daily-esprit-descalier ! Much respect!

MUTUALS APPRECIATION MONTH

Challenge 22: Day Off

@pyretic-perfect-storm

My day off is consisting of enjoying nature. The robins that made this have had three little ones and continue to hang out around here.

Thanks again!

Until…