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First is a response to a challenge by AlessNox from the Mrs Hudson's Kitchen forum-"Make a new Sherlock story of any length (although 221B is preferred) that showcases a particular type of food and it's preparation."
A 221B (format devised by KCS) from the point of view of Sherlock.
Kitchen help
Today, I'll assist making supper;
I really won't get in your way.
It doesn't look hard
To avoid raw or charred;
Most people cook food every day!
~o~
John, wipe off that troubled expression;
I'm helping make something to eat!
I deduce you're worn out;
Awkward patients, no doubt;
Assistance from Sherlock; my treat!
~0~
I'll clear random things off the table,
Ignore that large luminous stain;
The remains of a drink,
Which was poisoned, I think;
I've tried household cleaners, in vain.
~0~
No! Please don't ignite our gas oven;
It's useful when something's to hide.
Remember that case
At old Milverton's place?
His bullet filled head is inside.
~0~
Now, butter and eggs will be needed,
There are some in the fridge, I am sure.
Please fetch them yourself,
But don't touch the top shelf;
The antidote's pretty obscure.
~0~
And don't take the lid of that saucepan!
Large rodents get pretty annoyed.
John, please concentrate,
You are growing irate;
A response I had hoped you'd avoid.
~0~
At last you've prepared a cheese omelet
And heated the oil in the pan
Which oil did you use?
Oh, that isn't good news…
Back away, moving fast if you can.
~0~
Our wonderful supper is ruined!
You should be completely ashamed.
It's no real excuse
To claim kitchen abuse;
The cook, not cook's help, should be blamed!
~0~