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My sister told me my cookies were 'fine' and that broke me
She meant it as a compliment but I knew fine meant boring. So I started browning my butter first and adding a pinch of flaky salt on top before baking. Now my chocolate chip cookies actually get devoured at family gatherings. Anybody else have a relative who gives brutally honest feedback that actually helped?
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blakem131mo agoMost Upvoted
Wait, did she actually say it was fine or did she just not gush over it? Because "fine" in my book isn't necessarily brutal honesty, it's more like she just didn't have the energy to hype you up that day. I've been on both sides of that - sometimes my mom's cookies are just okay and I say "they're fine" and she takes it like I said they were garbage. But then again, my dad always tells me my chili is "not bad" which is his way of saying it's the best thing he's ever eaten. Maybe your sister just has a flat way of talking and doesn't realize how it comes across, especially if she thought she was being nice.
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sagew501mo ago
Yeah, that's the thing, sometimes people just talk flat and mean it as a compliment.
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lmao the flat way of talking is real. My uncle once told me my pulled pork was "edible" and I thought he hated it. Turns out that's his version of a Michelin star review. Browning the butter is a game changer though, did that after my grandma said my cookies "lacked depth" lol. Salt on top is the real secret weapon, makes people think you're a pro.
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