Roger's right, we all pick our battles between shine and scratches.

That story hits the same nerve as watching someone's last day at a store get less attention than the closing shift paperwork. We all build tiny routines around people and never say it out loud, then act shocked when the exit is silent. Nine years got folded down to one sticky note because the system never needed his name, just his chair being filled.

lol so a 30 year vet just casually drops the best tip you've heard in 6 years and you had to test it like he was lying? that's hilarious. i left the cap on a couple butts last month mainly cause i was running late and said screw it, and the bark was night and day compared to my usual trim job. the fat renders down and bastes the thing the whole cook, it's basically free moisture you were throwing in the trash. books are written by people who never had to sell the stuff, that butcher knows what he's talking about.