Actually, @daniel741, that smoke trick is pretty unreliable in my experience.

That "unexpected four-legged inspector" bit is too real. I had a pup "supervise" me once and I nearly nailed my own hand to a baseboard. My dignity did NOT survive that job.

Oh man, my meringue once totally refused to get stiff! I just poured the runny mess over some berries and called it a sauce. Letting go of the perfect picture in my head saved the whole day. Those kitchen flops really do take the pressure off and make it about the people you're with.

My aunt threw out her kimchi thinking it was moldy.