Cooking Up A Storm with Daffodil

A kitchen is a dangerous place where innocent ingredients are transformed into dishes, with varying degrees of success, according to the skill of the chef.

But no-one ever askes the courgette if it wishes to be diced and added to a Bolognese. It is perfectly aware that it is not included for its nutritional value, but just to bump up the vegetable content percentage, whilst avoiding offending anyone. In time, it will reduce to mush, and can be consumed without inflicting trauma on anyone.

You may fool yourself if you wish when it comes to the shallot, but it knows perfectly well that it is merely a substitute for an onion - which is what most authentic recipes would recommend.
The shallot is that friend,
who will never speak the truth too harshly.
Always managing to dredge up words of reassurance and comfort,
no matter how badly you have messed up,
and speak the truth with words that somehow make them palatable and acceptable.
The shallot knows it is only included to spare your personal sensitivities,
and has vowed not to get carried away,
seeing the opportunity as a good career move....

The onion may be recommended,
but has a strident nature,
coupled with a temperment that manages to be both invasive and pervasive.
Yes, the onion is perfectly capable of bringing painful tears to the eyes, at even the smallest encounter. Some swear by drowning the blessed things to keep them subdued, but that is a little harsh.

Meat! Ah, do not forget the mince. Add before the tomatoes, to provide the opportunity for it to get browned off. Let's face it, including someone who is browned off, speeds up a project no end, as for them the conclusion cannot come quickly enough. They long for the moment when they can move on, without losing face. Strain off the juices, to eliminate excess fat

The tomato - needs to be released from its confinement - and you need the correct tools for that!  Amazingly versitile, it adds colour to any situation - intentionally or otherwise.  The biggest miracle of all, is that it somehow manages to add taste, despite being cheap.
Now there is a paradox to ponder upon...

Gosh, I hope this lot don't fall out with each other - or me! Or it could all get rather messy!