The Parable of the Pears

I got very little sleep last night, unfortunately, as I had to work from home today. I was awakened twice by rather severe leg cramps due to yesterday evening's commute, but I managed to get through the day and even dozed a bit (without meaning to) in the recliner. We had gotten a lovely condolence basket from one of my partners which featured pears, something neither of us cares for much, so I looked up recipes for air frying them and tried one. The pears were fine, the air fryer basket and tray much less so. Note to self, whenever cooking with maple syrup (sugar-free or no), line the basket with parchment paper! We've now purchased a new basket/tray combo in case the baked-on syrup doesn't come off after at least a half-dozen scrubbings from Robin. Lesson learned!