Please read instructions on page 29

put food on rack
heat oven by degrees
create steam and add spices
the almost deception of small actions
cut, chop, wipe, clean
garnish liberally with olive oil and parsley

don't break the wineglass
don't lose the moment
put the food on the plate
eat with pleasure
drink wine chosen with care
use fork and knife correctly and in the proper order

why is the fish so white?
place the lid carefully over your mind
orange and white disks of half steamed vegetables
reserve anger is a small steel pot
don't forget to use a lid
ha ... ha ha ha

cry over your meal for approximately 30 seconds
add more salt if necessary

i ruined the rice and threw it in the trash
i drank wine and staggered around the room
i spilled soy stained water all over the kitchen floor

a metallic taste forced down in stillness