Process Essay: Get Out Of The Dog House

I have learned over the years of my marriage, to apologize with a twist. This method has not only allowed me to say I’m sorry, but lessen the anger and repercussions from my wife. Although, I do not use this method as a blank check to do whatever I please, it comes in handy for when I falter. I will explain how a properly cooked spinach and mushroom omelet allows me an opportunity to apologize as well as get out of the dog house. To start my process of this culinary apology, I gather the necessary items for the task at hand. Rummaging through my kitchen cabinets, I acquire a bowl, a ten inch non-stick pan, and cutting board. My next step is to search the utensil drawer for a large chopping knife, whisk, and a plastic spatula. To prepare my working area, I place the pan on the stove top with my spatula on the ready next to it. Following this, I position the cutting board and knife on the counter near the stove, this allow for easy transition of the vegetables from cutting board to the pan. With all of my tools of the trade on standby, I move on to the preparation of the ingredients.
The ingredients for this dish are stored in my refrigerators dairy shelf, crisper drawer, and egg compartment.
I pull three eggs from the compartment, along with a stick of butter from its shelf and set them aside next to the cutting board. Carefully I pluck a head of spinach and a carton of mushrooms from the crisper drawer, while grabbing a jar of farm fresh milk. Along with the milk and vegetables, I snag the final ingredient, a bag of shredded mozzarella, introducing them to their counterparts near the stove. After dicing three to four medium sized mushrooms and chopping two select leaves of spinach, I place them to the side for the
moment. With everything ready, the time has come to construct my work of art. I take a thin slice of butter and add it to my pan that is pre-warmed on medium to low heat. I rake in the diced and chopped spinach to sauté for approximately two minutes. While the vegetables are sautéing, I crack the three eggs into a bowl, adding a dash of milk; I mix them together with a Whisk. Once complete I carefully pour the egg and milk mixture into the pan while gently stirring everything with the spatula. When the concoction begins to firm up I sprinkle a palm sized amount of mozzarella over the middle area of the omelet. The cheese will begin to melt I carefully take the spatula and flip half of the omelet over the other half and cook for another minute. By now the omelet is firm and I flip it once more to the other side to cook for an additional minute before sliding it on the plate. By this point the aroma has spread throughout the house, hinting to my wife that a hot and delicious apology is imminent. At this point I can sweeten the apology a little more, depending on the severity of my mistake, by pairing it with a chilled mimosa. Typically, I stick with a glass of water or a cup of piping hot coffee, but occasionally I have to reach for the champagne and orange juice. With this act of kindness and a sense of contrition I have successfully smoothed the waters between me and my wife.