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Re:Why do recipe writers lie and lie about how long it takes... by voytec on Tuesday May 23, 2023 @03:59AM (#36041318)
> Surely that can’t be true (...) every modern recipe has pictures to show what the result should look like

You may be looking at glue used as milk, motor oil as sauce or mashed potatoes pretending to be ice cream [1].

(And don't call me Shirley)

[1] https://petapixel.com/2018/11/30/tricks-food-photographers-u...

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Re:Why do recipe writers lie and lie about how long it takes... by mmkos on Tuesday May 23, 2023 @08:07AM (#36043143)
I hate that we do this in so many domains of our lives.. create unrealistic expectations via fake representation and then wonder why so many people are unhappy.
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