Heard about my friend who thought his tea was just hot water?

Our secretary started a shared Google Doc for this last year. Lets everyone add notes right after the meeting while it's fresh.

You're absolutely right about the culture of fear. I dealt with a similar manager who instituted weekly 'boardroom' style critiques, and it demolished team morale. We eventually organized a quiet feedback session with upper management, highlighting how collaboration dropped by 40% under that style. It took data, not complaints, to shift their perspective and get that manager retrained.

Roll cabbage leaves tight before slicing for perfect shreds!

Honestly you're missing the whole point of convenience. After a ten hour workday, the last thing I want to do is measure out nuts and raisins. Ngl, grabbing a bag of the good stuff from the store lets me actually get out the door before sunset. Plus those pre-made blends often have weird chocolate or exotic fruits I'd never buy separately, which is half the fun. Tbh I've tried the homemade route and it always ends with a pantry full of bulk bin ingredients I get sick of. Sometimes paying for the mix is just paying for your time back.