Homemade crunch wraps were on the menu, using tortillas, ground beef, taco seasoning, cheese, tomatoes, tostadas, and green onions. The beef got browned and drained, then simmered with seasoning. Chopped green onions and diced tomatoes joined the mix, despite the cook’s evolving relationship with tomatoes. The wrap built layer by layer—tortilla, beef, cheese, toppings, tostada, more toppings, and more cheese—then folded tightly into a sealed parcel.
It went into the air fryer with a quick spray of oil, eight minutes later came out golden and crisp. Sliced open, it showed well-melted cheese and solid structure. The option to add sour cream or lettuce was left open, but the wrap was built with whatever was on hand. The cook made it during an episode of *The Good Lord Bird*, slipping in some commentary about John Brown, describing him as both a fanatic and a necessary force. Lunch ended with full stomachs and enough food fatigue to require a nap.