The Errand of the Sharp edge
The cover holds every one of the instruments of her exchange: indelible marker, thermometer, quenelle spoon, and sharp edge. Of all, she wants the sharp edge the most. Wusthof steel, the length of her hand. She keeps the edge sharpened, sharp, prepared for each errand Culinary expert hands her. The entire day, she strips apples, supremes oranges, makes even shapes of delicate pear tissue, and cuts long, twisted rosettes of spread. Her hands, quick and sure, never shudder, seldom blunder.