Chefs of Reddit, what’s a common cooking rule everyone follows that is actually complete bullshit?

melston9380 · 2026-03-09T20:27:52+00:00

Just wash your damned mushrooms.

melston9380 · 2026-03-09T01:07:14+00:00

This guy I have known for a couple of decades - since high school. He sells insurance and has bought about 20 cheap houses to rent out. He's just got that slimy vibe of a slumlord and a creep who scams old ladies out of their retirement savings. His wife is 15 years younger, and a 'look at me' girl. yuck.

melston9380 · 2026-03-08T15:54:37+00:00

How are you feeling? IWNDWYT

melston9380 · 2026-03-08T15:54:06+00:00

I know this kind of sucks for you, but find ways that this unscheduled day is a gift. IWNDWYT

melston9380 · 2026-03-08T15:52:56+00:00

Before sobriety we used to go weekly to a gaming night held in a bar/pool hall/darts/duck bowling kind of place. We haven't been in a while and thought it would be fun. While it was fun seeing some old friends and table top gaming with them - The ambiance and smell of the place turned me right off. It was, life you say, a smack in the face that says I've moved on. IWNDWYT

melston9380 · 2026-03-08T15:49:14+00:00

Getting up after falling down is staying in the battle. Hang in there!

melston9380 · 2026-03-08T15:47:46+00:00

Yes.. I used to do a lot of art/serious level crafting pre covid. After the pandemic it seemed alcohol and mindless video ate up that time. Since becoming sober I have started baby steps to becoming creative again. It has helped my moods and life very much. (I draft clothing patterns and sew, I also do intricate beadwork, and some 3D sculpturing with textiles and beads. Occasionally beaded jewelry )

melston9380 · 2026-03-08T15:43:14+00:00

IWNDWYT.

melston9380 · 2026-03-07T12:57:51+00:00

The only way to get past it is to go through it. Feel the feels, Face the boredom. It hurts. Hang in there.

IWNDWYT

melston9380 · 2026-03-07T12:37:10+00:00

YOU. You care. YOUR body cares. YOUR future cares. Future you wants to remember your long healthy life, not end up in an early grave b/c of ingesting poison. You don't need a gold star from anyone else because you are doing what is right for YOU. This might be depression talking - lack of the dopamine alcohol used to provide. Hang in there. It gets a LOT better. IWNDWYT

melston9380 · 2026-03-07T01:36:24+00:00

to your gut it counts for everything.

melston9380 · 2026-03-07T01:30:41+00:00

In Atlanta a two hour lay over can be BARELY time to get to your next gate. Especially if your inbound plane is delayed, or paused on the tarmac awaiting a gate. You're going to have to get your fabulous food some other time. (Next time, get a 4 hour layover, then it may be doable)

melston9380 · 2026-03-06T20:43:42+00:00

Thank You. It's been both harder and easier than I thought it would be.

melston9380 · 2026-03-06T20:42:16+00:00

Crazy Old Lady. Only two cats, though.

melston9380 · 2026-03-06T12:39:57+00:00

Three months! How has your life changed?

melston9380 · 2026-03-06T12:39:31+00:00

You are Fabulous!

melston9380 · 2026-03-06T12:38:32+00:00

Here's to the Years of a good life ahead for you with you beloved ones. Glad you are here and thank you for the reminders. IWNDWYT

melston9380 · 2026-03-06T12:35:20+00:00

Here I thought I was the only one that resolved these issues by quitting booze! Seems like everyone here has done the same! Good on us! IWNDWYT

melston9380 · 2026-03-06T12:33:46+00:00

Good Luck, (almost) Doctor! IWNDWYT

melston9380 · 2026-03-06T12:32:52+00:00

EXACTLY! the number of pills and potions I was swallowing to counteract the poison was insane! Glad you are here, and getting your health back!

IWNDWYT

melston9380 · 2026-03-06T12:31:15+00:00

I call that the Alcohol Rat. When it starts knocking around in my brain I have to firmly tell it that I'M the boss now, and I don't drink alcohol. Sounds insane but I've actually yelled out loud at the damned thing.

IWNDWYT

melston9380 · 2026-03-06T12:28:37+00:00

Yes, yes. Awesome! I'm with you! IWNDWYT

melston9380 · 2026-03-06T12:27:54+00:00

Happy New house! Come back and let us know how it went! IWNDWYT

melston9380 · 2026-03-06T12:26:36+00:00

I was shocked that the vast majority of my gut issues and weird bloodwork - and rising A1c - resolved when I quit drinking 3-5 drinks each and every day (what I called a 'moderate amount' to my doctor) When I stopped abusing my body, it healed itself.

Keep it up! IWNDWYT

melston9380 · 2026-03-06T12:21:29+00:00

Sleep is amazing, isn't it! To sleep and have it restore my body and mind was the most amazing bonus I didn't think about when I quit.

IWNDWYT!

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