Slice enough sourdough bread to make an egg sandwich and slip it into the toaster oven for a light, crisp texture.
Heat a small pan, lightly coated with your favorite olive oil, enough to cook the egg.
While waiting, chop an assortment of fresh kitchen or garden herbs, anything you like - just enough to cover the area in the pan where the egg will land.
When the pan is sizzling, drop half the herbs in. Crack the egg on top of the herbs; salt, pepper, and season the top, and sprinkle the remainder of the herbs over all that.
Start the toast, pour your coffee, sip a little orange juice.
When the egg is ready to turn, herbs and seasonings will be cohering to the bottom. Turn herbed egg top-down, reduce heat, season bottom side with salt and pepper, and finish to your preference for an egg over easy.
Toast will be ready. Spread with mayo or butter or nothing. Add the savory egg. Voila! Better than any McMuffin and remarkably good for your insides.
Good Friday is the most contemplative day of my year. The Herbal Egg helps a somber morning get off to a tranquil and healthy start.
Now, if it would just stop raining.
