And honestly, even with modern additives, sugar is still way cheaper and easier to grab when you're in a pinch. Plus it's kind of comforting knowing granddad's old trick was actually based in real chemistry, not just superstition. Have you ever tried it yourself or just heard the stories?

Honestly I always thought hostel kitchens were kinda gross and not worth the hassle but man that math is hard to argue with. $450 a month is basically a flight to another country so yeah I guess I'm gonna start planning my meals around them now.

That 12% error rate is annoying but is it actually hurting the bottom line? Three day response times are bad but if clients aren't leaving over it the COO might not see it as a priority. Shared inboxes suck but plenty of companies run on them without blowing up.

Are you shaking the basket halfway through? That was the game changer for me after I kept getting the same burnt outside raw middle issue.

Man, @the_phoenix nailed that tip about anchoring against the stair riser - I once had a landing so tight I had to brace my stretcher against a heavy piece of furniture in the hallway just to get enough tension.