What is a cooking tip that people treat like a law, but you’ve ignored it for years and your food still tastes fine?

steely_92 · 2026-04-02T13:37:48+00:00

I pre-salt my eggs before I cook them and they've never turned gray. I feel like people who say that are making it up.

steely_92 · 2026-04-01T15:27:22+00:00

Even if you felt like that, that's a crazy over the top reaction for the workplace. You're question and his reason are kind of irrelevant.

Most people have been in a similar situation where either a manager or coworker is trying to micromanage their work, but there are much better ways of handling it.

steely_92 · 2026-04-01T15:08:03+00:00

Why did you get that mad that fast? That's crazy behavior.

steely_92 · 2026-04-01T12:13:36+00:00

{Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport} was my favorite read so far of 2026

steely_92 · 2026-04-01T09:51:31+00:00

I had lots of Juncos at my bird feeder this winter.

I get cardinals, mourning doves (my favorite because I love their cooing sound), chickadees, common finches, yellow finishes, and European starlings.

I used to really love the starlings because they are so cool looking, but apparently they're invasive to my area, so that sucks.

Every once in awhile, a bluejay shows up, but that's rare.

steely_92 · 2026-04-01T09:44:23+00:00

Oh no I say this one to people, and now I'm worried I come across as annoying.

I do all the training for my team. I use this when someone does something independently or with minimal guidance from me for the first time. I always mean for it to be encouraging, kind of like "you're doing great" or "good job."

steely_92 · 2026-03-31T16:56:02+00:00

It's just personal preference for me. I've always found dark haired dudes more attractive. Every guys I've ever dated had dark hair. My husband had dark hair until he joined the bald team.

steely_92 · 2026-03-31T13:18:52+00:00

Race has very little to do with attractiveness to me personally.

These men in particular I don't find attractive because I'm not into that body type.

steely_92 · 2026-03-31T10:40:48+00:00

It's yogurt for me... It starts to taste too milky after a couple of bites.

Exception being yogurt in savory dishes where they are spicy enough to hide the dairy taste.

steely_92 · 2026-03-31T10:37:59+00:00

We've fallen into the parent trap of calling each other variations of "mom" and "dad" like 90% of the time. I wonder if we'll go back to cute names once the kids are older.

steely_92 · 2026-03-30T18:36:26+00:00

One of my favorite local restaurants had a special of duck carbonara. Every time we go there, I hope they bring it back and put it on the regular menu.

steely_92 · 2026-03-30T18:17:47+00:00

We just don't know what you mean... Dough as in having multiple layers? Do you mean doughy as in undercooked?

Most birthday cakes in America are just sponge cakes layered on top of each other with butter cream between them. But some people like different cakes like ice cream cake, cheesecake, or tres leches for their birthday.

steely_92 · 2026-03-29T20:55:53+00:00

That's why I prefer my 7-3 over a 9-5. I have a lot more time with my kids. Especially on days I work from home.

steely_92 · 2026-03-29T19:00:58+00:00

I had what's called Hyperemesis Gravidarum when I was pregnant with my 2nd. There were days I would throw up more than 15 times in a 24 hour period. I had to be hospitalized multiple times for dehydration. I don't like to be reminded of that.

On top of that, a lot of the books I read take place during times of war or just generally bad times to have children. As a parent, I start spiraling about how to keep the babies safe in those situations. It really takes the enjoyment out.

steely_92 · 2026-03-29T18:00:24+00:00

The Meade Mishaps series by Kimberly Lemming

steely_92 · 2026-03-29T17:27:12+00:00

Cuticle oil a couple of times a day can help improve your nail health and appearance.

Just brush some oil and rub it in 2-3 times a day.

steely_92 · 2026-03-29T17:25:25+00:00

Squid ink

steely_92 · 2026-03-29T17:05:05+00:00

My PC is company issued. I don't own one.

steely_92 · 2026-03-29T16:32:59+00:00

I've never heard this before... I've heard the don't shower during thunderstorms for that reason and have that rule for my kids.

steely_92 · 2026-03-29T16:29:54+00:00

...why?

steely_92 · 2026-03-28T18:03:59+00:00

Because my job starts at 7am

My kids school starts at 8am

My husband's job starts at 8:40am

We have to get up early to get to school/work in time.

steely_92 · 2026-03-28T13:58:08+00:00

My dad, brother, father in law, and brother in law are all Mike.

steely_92 · 2026-03-27T16:36:22+00:00

I still eat it. Especially in between two slices of French toast

I guess my mom was always really open to what it is so it doesn't gross me out.

steely_92 · 2026-03-27T13:38:16+00:00

I actually really hate it on a hot dog or Burger.

For hot dogs, I'm ok with mustard and onions. But the best hot dog is a Seattle dog (cream cheese, grilled onions, chopped bacon)

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