Betty Wood (u/betty_wood5)

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Unpopular opinion: My stew was saved by a dash of vinegar

I always thought vinegar was only for pickling or salads. Last week, my beef stew tasted flat and dull. I tried more salt and herbs, but it still felt off. Then I recalled someone saying acid can brighten food. A quick splash of red wine vinegar made all the difference. Now I add a bit of lemon or vinegar to most savory dishes. How did I cook for years without seeing this?

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c/creative-writing-prompts•

betty_wood5•6d ago

Brushing off writing prompts cost me a year. Don't do it.

I used to skip all prompt work. Felt it was beneath me. My creativity suffered. Then I tried a prompt about a forgotten language. It opened new doors. Now I use prompts daily. Please learn from my error.

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c/coding-for-beginners•

betty_wood5•6d ago

I tried to explain loops to my grandma and she started talking about knitting.

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Recent Comments

3h ago

Calibrating an antique lift taught me patience like nothing else

Tell that to @margaretrivera when her floor tiles start popping up in a year...

3h ago

Pro tip: A rainy day almost ruined my brisket, but I adapted

Last summer's rainy cook... turned my brisket into stew, @the_henry.

1d ago

Swore by mechanical gauges, but digital readouts changed my tune.

Totally get where you're coming from with the analog feel. The digital stuff can just catch a problem way faster though, before it gets real bad. Made the same switch last year and haven't looked back.

1d ago

Two weeks in, and the paint on this '67 Mustang is still tacky...

My buddy rushed a Camaro once and the clear coat wrinkled up like an old shirt. Had to strip the whole quarter panel and start over. Ever seen that happen in your shop?

3d ago

PSA: I turned down a manager spot due to the drive time and it was smart

God yeah, my friend Mark took a "better" job last year with a 90 minute drive each way. After two months his wife said he'd just stare at the garage door for five minutes after getting home. They were living on microwave pasta and he missed half his daughter's soccer games. He quit and took a pay cut to work close by, says it saved his marriage.